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Over the past several weeks, a handful of our team members have spent many hours in training to complete their Firefighter 1 certification. The following students completed the SC Fire Academy program-
-William Alexander Friendship FD
-Joseph Dempsey Corinth Shiloh/OCES
-Jonathan Ellis Cleveland FD/OCES
-Tyler Orr Walhalla FD
-Justin Pelfrey Cleveland FD
-Michael Redfield Corinth Shiloh FD
-Lauren Sandberg Pickett Post FD/ OCES
-Clinton Watkins Holly Springs FD
-Robert White Corinth Shiloh FD
A huge thanks goes to instructors Capt. Brady Norris and Larry Greer and the class had a 100% pass rate. Thank you to these and all of our team members who give so much for our community.
Also, we are in week two of a daytime 1152 with eleven students working their tails off in some incredibly hot weather. Proud of the work that is happening, keep up the good work!
Thanks Capt.Brady Norris for all the time you spend with our students it's show you care and love you job.
Does OCES have any paid firefighter positions?
Congrats brothers and sisters
In the new budget year, Oconee County Council has provided the funding to be able to provide daytime staffing in each of our volunteer departments. In addition to answering calls for service, team members will conduct apparatus checks, business inspections & preplans, water point testing and assist with any training needs. If you are interested, please visithttps://oconeesc.com/human-resources-home/job-opportunities for more information.
One County, One Mission!
John Phillip Guard
Matthew Isaiah Nix
Bobby Day
Kenny Levy let mike lundin see this. Could be a good job down south carolina
"Their unwavering commitment to their neighbors and to the City of Charleston is an inspiration to all Americans." - President George W. Bush
What happened
We will never forget!
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Prayers for their families. Breaks my heart
#teamoconee lined up for the 1st Annual Firefighters’ Foundation Stair Climb. #SCFR2018
Congratulations to WYFF’s Allyson Powell who was recognized by the SC Firefighters’ Association for her work in helping to support the mission of the fire service by bringing life saving stories to our communities. #SCFR18
Five members from #teamoconee are taking part in this class while many others are attending other programs associated with #scfr2018.
SC Firefighters In Columbia For Special Training
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Columbia, SC (WLTX) It's happening all week long here in Columbia, firefighters from all over the state are gathering to get specialized training, like how to execute water rescues.
NFPA Releases Annual FF Fatalities Report
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The 60 reported on-duty firefighter fatalities in the U.S. in 2017 were the fewest since the NFPA began reporting firefighter deaths in 1977.The 2018 SC Fire-Rescue Conference is taking place in Columbia this week. This is both an incredible training opportunity and chance to see the latest equipment & apparatus. The conference is free and we can provide a vehicle/gas to get team members there. Visit firerescuesc.org for more information. To line up a vehicle, contact Battalion 1.
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Folks, you may have seen the latest edition to the fleet here in Oconee. Following a consolidation of administrative and Clinical services with Mobile Care Ambulance Service, a sister EMS provider within GHS, this vehicle was brought to Oconee to allow the Paramedic Shift Supervisor to respond to calls for service as a 3rd patient care provider or as the primary care provider if a transport unit was not readily available.
This is just one example of how YOUR
EMS Service has enacted the Mission, Vision and Values of the Greenville Health System
Mission: Heal compassionately. Teach innovatively. Improve constantly.
Vision: Transform health care for the benefit of the people and communities we serve.
Values: Together we serve with integrity, respect, trust and openness.
Before daylight this morning, 9 team members headed out to help our brothers and sisters in Oconee County, Ga. with two teenagers who are presumed to have drown in a popular local swimming hole. These team members assisted with operating a remote camera and later diving in the area immediately downstream of a low head dam.
While we were more than happy to assist, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the responders and families involved.
Casey Wood Stingray Christopher Tammy Christopher
Erik Sprogis
A horrible job I am thankful some people are willing to do.
We appreciate all you guys and gals do
Please pray for all the families involved.
Thoughts and prayers
Personnel with Anderson County HazMat, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, and Oconee County Emergency Services learning risk-based response protocol for fentanyl incidents with DrugIQ from Federal Resources.
Several have called for information and additional details. This is Oconee County in Georgia. Prayers for all involved.
Search continues for teens swept away in Oconee County waterway
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The search for two teens swept away in an Oconee County waterway Friday afternoon was suspended at sunset, but recovery efforts resumed at first light Saturday.
Praying
That's Oconee County in Georgia. Right?
Prayers
Pyarin
Praying
Prayers
Thank you Oconee County South Carolina for coming to the aid of your brothers and sisters in Oconee County Georgia in this sad recovery effort. ❤️❤️❤️
I want to thank everyone that was there today, while a sad situation, it was great working with all of our PS Brothers and Sisters for a common effort. I am sorry we could not bring closure to the family today. To all of GA's Public Safety, thank you so much for including our team in your operation.
Nothing like the view from the rocking chair on the back porch. #southcovecountypark #visitoconeesc #lakekeowee
Thank you Congressman Jeff Duncan for coming by and visiting with our team. Your words of “thanks” go along way and mean a lot. We appreciate your service and representation of first responders and community.
One County, One Mission!
What do you do on a Tuesday morning after a tough weekend? We train. Right back at it with a training session presented by Assistant State Fire Marshal Nathan Ellis on the rules and regulations regarding occupancy inspection.
Thanks to everyone who attended.
