NEW COURSE OFFERING!
3317: TENSIONED ROPE SYSTEMS
Learn more here: www.scfa.state.sc.us/PDF/2018/3317_NewCourseOffering.pdf
We hope everyone has a great day back at school! Please be mindful of school zones and buses. Children's safety is top priority. Have a great school year!
Take a little extra time tomorrow and be patient as children in every community in our area return to school.
Recently, South Carolina HART had the opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities with Greenville Health System Emergency Medicine Residency and Oconee County Emergency Services.The Greenville Health System Medicine Residency started in 2017 to train the next generation of emergency medicine physicians. This event was to help build bridges between the hospital and pre-hospital care teams, help GHS residents better appreciate their patients' experiences, and to improve their preparedness for caring for patients' from remote settings.
This exercise was a huge success and will increase the level of patient care provided by Greenville Health System in the Emergency Room setting. A huge thank you to not only the GHS Residents for allowing us to shed some light on pre-hospital response, but also to Oconee County Emergency Services for providing all of the logistical help. We thank you for the ongoing support!
For more info about the residency program, please follow the link below:
hsc.ghs.org/education/gme/em/
#SCHART #SCARNG #SCStateFire #GreenvilleHealthSystem #YeahThatGreenville #GreenvilleSC #OconeeCounty #LakeJocasee
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Any word on the missing family near Earls Ford on the Chattooga? 2 adults and 5 kids. I sure hope they've been found.
SCFC Fire Dept Protection Grants
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The South Carolina Forestry Commission administers the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants funded through the USDA Forest Service. The program offers 50/50 matching fund grants intended to increase...
SC SAR scours Chattooga River for missing tubers – Sky 96.3
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SC SAR scours Chattooga River for missing tubers August 13, 2018 Cindy Centofanti A handful of tubers have yet to return after a weekend excursion went awry according to South Carolina public safety o...Congratulations to Chief Caudill.Congratulations to Chief Richie Caudill who has been named the new Chief of the Seneca Fire department. We are excited for the future and are ready to move forward under his leadership. Chief Caudill will be transitioning over the next few weeks from his current position as Chief of Keowee Fire Department.
Want to see something that will truly make you smile in a world of negative around most corners? Check out the YouTube video of this years Camp Can-Do for children of SC recovering from burn injuries. The camp is a partnership with MUSC and a host of fire departments and other sponsors.
We are proud of the work Deputy Chief Ryan Eubanks puts into this program to ensure every child has an incredible experience. In addition to his years of serving on camp staff for a week, he keeps up an exhaustive effort throughout the year to raise the funds needed to make the camp possible.
Want to help? Save your aluminum cans and let us recycle them. Every dollar raised goes towards a child’s recovery. For more information visit www.musckids.org/patients-and-visitors/patient-and-family-resources/community-resources-and-suppo...Check out our end-of-camp slide show!
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Ryan C. Eubanks, thank you for what you do. We are proud of your hard work and commitment!
Wear a life jacket and know your limitations.
Nicole Ford
Did you know there were 111 water related fatalities on Lake Hartwell since 1993? Comparing the statistics to other Upstate lakes it tops the list as the deadliest.
WATCH --> As DNR officials explain the reason behind the high numbers and how life jackets are the key to safety.
Little bit of ropes and notes tonight with some good folks. Thanks for continuing to better yourselves for those we serve!
Duke Energy Nuclear Education
Curious what happens during a nuclear refueling outage? Take a peek inside Oconee Nuclear Station as new fuel is loaded. spr.ly/6182DwBOE
#blockthoselanesOfficial company release:
Today, while working an accident on I68 at the 53MM EB, our squad was hit by a dump truck and a passenger vehicle while we had the shoulder and slow lane closed blocking for the ambulance. None of our crew was inside during the time of the accident, and no injuries where reported. The two patients in the passenger vehicle where transported to WMRMC with none life threatening injuries, the driver of the dump truck was not injured. This is the importance of utilizing our fire apparatus to block for the ambulance. It saves lives of the first responders working the scene as well as the patients. So please, SLOW DOWN, & MOVE OVER it’s the law! Our lives depend on it.
A special thank you to Flintstone Volunteer Fire Company, Baltimore Pike Volunteer Fire Co, Orleans Vol. Fire Dept., Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, Engine company 11 and all of our other brothers and sisters that have checked on us and offered help. It is appreciated.
- Chief 3
Congratulations to the Walhalla Police Department in bringing this life saving capability to your community.We wish to welcome the Walhalla Police Department to the SC LEON program. Thank you for allowing us to bring this life saving training and medication to your community.
This will enable your police department to save lives with yet another tool and additional knowledge.
The Rescue Team Leader (RTL), bears a heavy burden while in the air. These members are some of the most experienced rescuers, not only in the air but in their respective rescue fields outside of HART. They bring years of real world rescue experience to the table. This helps them make difficult decisions, fast.
The RTL is in charge of rescue operations being commenced by HART. They are the first rescue personnel to the door to size up any scenario and take that information and communicate a plan to, not only the pilots and the crew chiefs but to the rescuers as well.
After that, their job doesn’t end. They continually size up the situation and monitor rescue activity (see photo). Once a survivor is at the door, the RTL navigates that person to a secure seat. It’s a tough job, but we sure are thankful we have some of the best in the industry!
Interested in learning more about the positions associated with SC-HART? Keep following us on Facebook and Instagram, where we’ll be featuring each position in future posts.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Rhett’s family, friends and fellow Game Wardens. He was a professional and a gentleman in every way.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Staff Sergeant Rhett Bickley who passed away today unexpectedly. SSgt. Bickley was assigned to the SCDNR Investigations Section supervising the Aids to Navigation Team and Dive Team. Arrangements will be forth coming.
RIP
Prayers
🙏🙏🙏
Praying for his family, rip, thank you for your services😞
Prayers up..
Prayers!
Prayers....
Rest in peace. God bless. Amen.
During a training session this morning at Cross Roads Fire, a member of our community stopped and told his story of survival. Two months ago he was treated by team members locally and transported by GHS MedTrans helicopter for advanced care.
A survivor today because of the team approach to ensuring our communities and visitors are our first priority.
ONE COUNTY, ONE MISSION!During a training event with a FD today, a gentleman walked up and explained how instrumental our helicopter crew was in saving his life just two months ago. His story is why we do what we do. Thank you for sharing your story Ed!
If you have a story of how we helped you, a family member, or a friend, we'd love to hear about it!
Med-Trans Corporation
If it wasn't for the fire department in cross roads and med trans my grandmother wouldn't be here. She was having a stroke and they air lifted her to Greenville where they got it under control
#blockthoselanesA Miami-Dade engine was struck while blocking multiple lanes of traffic on a motor vehicle accident. This correct engine placement wrote him and his crew a ticket home without suffering any injuries. Remember to #BlockThoseLanes! #SorryPoPo.
-Shared by Jj Arriola.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Salem Mayor Diane Head. It was obvious from the minute you met her how much she loved her community and considered everyone there family.Our Town is Heartbroken today - Mayor Diane Head passed away early this morning. The Family wishes to thank all of the Salem Community for the Love and Support you have shown to them . Continue to lift them up in your prayers.
So sorry❣
So sorry for your loss!! Peace!
We have lost a good friend
Prayers lifted
RIP
I'm not sounding rude, she was so young and the news made it seem accidental, how did she pass?
Busy day today for #teamoconee. This morning members of our dive team joined Anderson Co, Abbeville Co & SC DNR on the search for a drowning victim on Lake Hartwell.
This evening Long Creek, Holly Springs, Westminster and Chetohla (Rabun, Ga) participated in a water shuttle exercise at the Long Creek Baptist Church. Following a couple of unforeseen obstacles, we were able to sustain 600 gallons per minute via a tanker shuttle in one of the most remote areas of our county. Thank you the Long Creek for hosting and especially Sawyer and Stanley for putting it together.
Our thoughts are with special family that is close to our team and going through a very difficult time tonight. Our prayers are with you and those responders who answered a call we all dread.
