Oconee County, SC
In order to continue efforts to protect the health and well-being of both citizens and staff, Oconee County Recycling Centers will no longer be accepting certain recyclable mat...
Oconee County, SCFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oconee County Administrator and Sheriff Crenshaw Urge Residents Adhere to Federal, State and Local Emergency Declarations:
Faith based and community gatherings encouraged to move services online.
Given the evolving data regarding cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina and out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of Oconee County residents, Oconee County administration and Sheriff Crenshaw are urging residents to social distance and not attend gathering of more than 10 people. With the weekend approaching we strongly urge faith based organizations and churches to cancel in person services and move worship online.
During this period it is critical that residents stay home as much as possible to help protect our vulnerable population. If an individual needs to leave home, it is essential to strictly follow social distancing guidelines by avoiding crowds, canceling social gatherings, and maintaining a safe separation of at least 6 feet from others.
Long Creek Volunteer Fire DepartmentRescue 6, Station 4, and Station 9 assisted Medics on a call regarding an injury due to a fall. The Medics did an awesome job navigating the terrain in this weather to get to this one in Mountain Rest.
TRANSCAERAmtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response Training will be held in South Carolina in June 2020. Visit www.transcaer.com/training/training-events to register for one of the training sessions!
Oconee County Emergency Services with the help of the South Carolina Fire Academy will be offering the following classes between January-June of 2020. If you have any questions or would like further details please call Brady Norris at (864) 723-0013.
1210 EVDT 1/27/20-2/29/20
1182 Wildland Firefighting for Structural Protection 2/1/20
2727 Haz-Mat Awareness 2/3/20-2/5/20
EMR Refresher 2/4/20-3/28/20
1161 Support Company 2/8/20-2/9/20
4172 Fire Instructor 2 2/21/20-3/1/20
SCFA Retesting 2/24/20
3309 Intro to Tech Rescue 3/2/20
3310 Technical Rescue 3/9/20-3/15/20
1220 Pump Ops 1 3/16/20-4/15/20
2153 I-300 4/4/20-4/5/20
SCFA Retesting 4/14/20
2728 Haz-Mat Operations 4/16/20-5/5/20
1139 Firefighter Survival / RtR 4/24/20-4/26/20
1221 Pump Ops 2 4/27/20-5/6/20
2154 I-400 5/9/20-5/10/20
SCFA Retesting 5/12/20
3330 Basic Auto Ex 5/16/20-5/17/20
1154 Firefighter 2 5/19/20-6/20/20
1140 RIT 5/27/20-5/31/20
Weekday classes will begin at 6pm and end at 10pm. Weekend classes will begin at 0830am and end at 5pm.
Congratulations to Friendship Volunteer firefighter Nicholas Santangelo who was sworn in today as a law enforcement officer the the SC Department of Natural Resources.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
LIVE WITH SCDNR: Sixteen graduates are being sworn-in as SCDNR conservation officers.
Trout trooper!
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations Nick!
Congrats Nicholas Santangelo !
Congratulations
Congratulations!
Awesome!! Congratulations friend! You rock!
Jonathan Willis, congratulations!
Deer 🦌 detective
Possum Sheriff
Nicholas Santangelo you gonna make one heck of a rabbit ranger.
Squirrel police
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas
Yes, thank you!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas Thanks and be safe
Merry Christmas
We have family members in 3 of these categories.
Merry Christmas
What about tow truck driver
And ER Secretaries
Merry Christmas 🎄
Please continue to avoid Long Creek Highway between Coffee and Bolt Roads. Crews continue to work through the recovery of a tractor trailer hauling propane that went off the roadway. The SCDOT has set up a detour route around the scene. We are expecting the closure to continue into the evening.
Thoughts and prayers for all
Major undertaking to offload and upright that tanker. Hoping the driver is ok.
He couldn't wreck at my house ,that would probably last me through the winter
Ginger Lowery
Alison Crenshaw Carter
Elizabeth
Karmen Victoria Brenda Mccollum
Tray Brown- I was wondering what was going on...
David Roesch Randy wanted me to send you this.
Last night at the Oconee County Council Meeting council recognized Chief Charles King with a Proclamation and a Plaque for his 8 years of service to the county.
Congratulations
Congratulations Chief King!
Congrats
Congratulations Charlie!!
Well done Chief King!
Well done!
Firefighters from around the region are at Headquarters in Westminster today for both Pump Ops 1 & 2 being delivered by the SC Fire Academy. The training never ends! #scfa #statefire #teamoconee
We are truly thankful for the hundreds of volunteers that go out day and night to provide an incredible service in communities across Oconee County. Thank you #teamoconee !
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank You to all that serve!
Happy Thanksgiving to each of y'all. Thanks you for all you do
Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you guys and gals for all you do for our community and for our families I am grateful for each of you and y’all be safe out there.
Happy thanksgiving be safe
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving. Thankful for you service to our county.
Thank you for all you do for us!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank You for Your Service!
Two separate home fires in Oconee today have caused significant damage and forced their occupants to seek the help of the Red Cross. Both fires are believed to have been caused by fires spreading from the fireplace and chimneys of the homes. Residents are reminded of the heating safety points below.
It is getting cold across the county, dangerously cold. Our area is expected to have below “normal” temperatures over the next couple of days. Bundle up!
Did you know?
Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year.
Follow these heating tips to help prevent winter fires and to stay safe this winter season:
o Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from all heat sources including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, space heaters or candles.
o Never use an oven to heat your home.
o Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
o Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected each year by a professional.
For more information and free fire-safety resource
It is getting cold across the county, dangerously cold. Temperatures are expected to be well below “normal” over the next coup of days. Bundle up and stay warm!
Did you know?
Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year.
Follow these heating tips to help prevent winter fires and to stay safe this winter season:
o Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from all heat sources including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, space heaters or candles.
o Never use an oven to heat your home.
o Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
o Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected each year by a professional.
For more information and free fire-safety resource
Oconee County is hosting a Veteran's Day Cook-out for Oconee County employees and public safety personnel who have served or are currently serving in the military. The event will be at Emergency Services Headquarters, 216 Emergency Lane, Westminster SC immediately following the Veteran's Day Parade on Monday. Thank you to each of you for your service to our country!
Please click the link below to sign up! We look forward to having you as our honored guest.
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Not a veteran, but a thankful citizen. Any need for volunteers for preparing the meal or furnishing a dessert?
