Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department

06/12/2026

Engineer Dylan Rice receiving for BLFD the 2025 Fire Safe Community Award at the SC Fire-Rescue Conference. Thanks for all your efforts and work toward this award.

06/10/2026

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06/08/2026

BLFD at the BL Branch Library Summer Reading Kickoff party today. Great fun for all who came.

06/07/2026

What came in as a brush fire ended up being a combination of trash, boats and other material. Brush Truck 250 responded along with Engine 251 and Tanker 254. Fire was contained to the property.

06/02/2026

BLFD out supporting the Camo Clash at the Wilson Street Park Saturday. Got an opportunity to show Engine 251 to the community.

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Responded to a 2 vehicle accident on Brodie Road on the 19th. Engines 251 and 252 supported the response with BLFD providing initial patient care until LCEMS arrived on scene.

05/27/2026

Woods fire 05/20 off of Brodie Road before all the rains hit. Engine251 and Brush Truck 250 working the scene.

05/25/2026

In memory of the known and unknown who have given their lives for this country.

05/15/2026

Woods/brush fire off Palomino Road Wednesday. LCFS on scene with BLFD units supporting. Still very dry, be careful with outdoor fires.