Mcentire JNGB Fire and Emergency Services

03/16/2026

After an extended remodel and add-on project, McEntire Fire is excited to announce that we recently moved back into our permanent home at building 62. If you are on the base, stop by for a visit.

07/31/2025

McEntire Fire Emergency Services is excited to announced that it has been selected as the 2024 Air National Guard Large Fire Department of the Year. (Pictured left to right, Cliff Otto, president ANGFCA, MSgt Adam Loriaux Assistant Chief, SMSGt. Daniel Tatum Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief of Training Matthew Tatum, Chief Mickey Jackson, Mark White, Executive Vice President ANGFCA.)

03/01/2025

SC FORESTRY COMMISSION ISSUES STATEWIDE BURNING BAN — The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective immediately.

A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.

Very low relative humidities statewide, coupled with drying fuels resulting from the lack of significant rain, have resulted in 102 wildfire ignitions today alone. Much-higher-than-forecasted winds have led to these fires spreading rapidly and growing larger.

While a majority of the current wildfire activity is concentrated in the P*e Dee region, the rest of the state is experiencing a dramatic uptick in wildfires today, straining the capacity of agency firefighters to respond.

The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.

07/17/2023

McEntire Fire family and friends, please consider helping one of our firefighters as he fights this terrible disease we call cancer. Take a look at the link below to see how you can help Justin as he will be out of work for an extended time. Please direct any questions to MSgt. Scott Westmoreland at 803-318-2100.

Justin Mckeown is a Military Firefighter in the South Carolina Air National Guard, and also a Federal Firefighter at Fort Jackson. A few weeks ago he got a diagnosis of Colon Cancer and recently just had surgery to have it removed. Due to this invasive surgery Justin will have to be out of work a su...

05/25/2023

McEntire JNGB Fire sends its condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Randy Miles. Randy worked on the base for many years both on the military and state sides. Please keep Randy's family in your thoughts. Funeral details are linked below.

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09/29/2022

McEntire Fire family and friends. With the impending weather from hurricane Ian, we ask that everyone stay weather aware. Stay tuned to local sources of information such as www.scemd.org along with national sources such as the national weather service at www.weather.gov Once the storm approaches and passes, don't travel unless necessary. Don't drive through flooded areas or approach downed power lines. If you use power equipment such as generators or chain saws, please practice proper safety for each piece of equipment. Lastly, ensure that you have the supplies you need to weather the storm. Be safe!

08/22/2022

McEntire friends and family, we are looking to fill a couple of firefighter positions. If you or someone you know is interested, take a look at the link below to see the requirements.

If this is your first time applying for a state position, click "Apply" and set up your online profile. This information can be used to apply for other state career opportunities. For applicant technical support contact 855-524-5627.

05/06/2022

McEntire Fire would like to congratulate fighter Taylor Watters (center) on his graduation from the South Carolina Fire Academy recruit school today. Firefighter Watters is the first firefighter McEntire has hired as a recruit as we have traditionally required firefighters to be certified firefighters prior to employment. Firefighter Watters completed eight weeks of rigorous training to reach this point and will continue with additional training next week as he begins the airport firefighter course. Pictured with firefighter Watters is Chief Mickey Jackson and Assistant Chief Scott Tatum.

02/28/2022

McEntire Fire is actively hiring firefighters. If you or someone you know is interested in a career with us, check out the link below and apply.

If this is your first time applying for a state position, click "Apply" and set up your online profile. This information can be used to apply for other state career opportunities. For applicant technical support contact 855-524-5627.

01/27/2022

We are hiring, if you or someone you know is looking for a career in firefighting, visit this link for qualifications and to apply.

If this is your first time applying for a state position, click "Apply" and set up your online profile. This information can be used to apply for other state career opportunities. For applicant technical support contact 855-524-5627.