Rock Hill Fire Department Headquarters / Museum

10/11/2024

06/06/2024

We are still accepting applications until June 28th!
Three routes available.
New Hire recruit- no experience necessary. Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.
Direct Hire/ Fast Track class: all the above plus preferred certifications or education- firefighter I & II, NREMT, Hazmat Ops, Hazmat Tech, and Class “E” drivers license.
Job applications can be found at www.cityofrockhill.com/jobs

06/05/2024

Our antique fire engine is celebrating its 100 birthday. 🎉The 1924 American La France was the second motorized apparatus purchased by the Rock Hill Fire Department.

06/14/2022

You can sign up for reservations using the link below.

12/14/2021

Happy Anniversary RHFD!

December 14th, 1869, the South Carolina General Assembly was petitioned by a group of public appointed citizens, for the incorporation of the Rock Hill Hook and Ladder Company.
There were 35+ members of the first fire company to serve Rock Hill. Their equipment consisted of a wagon with leather buckets attached to the sides. They were located in a 2 story frame house on what is now called Caldwell St. This department "headquarters" was destroyed by a fire along with most of the downtown buildings on June 3rd, 1878.

10/21/2021

These are Rock Hill Firefighters training at the Rock Hill Fire Department Training Center and retrieving a patient in a simulated car accident. If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, click on the link below to apply.

https://jobs.jobvite.com/cityofrockhilljobs/job/oDZaffwL

10/08/2021

Sparky visited the children at Palmetto Children Academy during Fire Prevention Week 2021.

10/08/2021

Sparky visited the children at Carolina Kids during Fire Prevention Week 2021.

10/08/2021

Sparky visited the children at House of Joy during Fire Prevention Week 2021.

10/08/2021

The Rock Hill Fire department and Sparky visited the kids at Beacon Child Development Center. Fire Prevention Week 2021.

10/08/2021

Sparky and members from RHFD visited Bright Beginnings Child Development Center. The children were excited to see Sparky and learn a little about fire safety.

Sparky will be visiting six local daycares this week during Fire Prevention Week. This year’s topic is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”

Thanks to Haven Mill State Farm for the learning materials and handouts.

10/01/2021

This year’s Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd thru the 9th. Parents/Guardians, you can go to https://www.nfpa.org/fpw to have you and your kids learn about fire safety. There you will see videos, fun activities, and read various articles about fire safety. Teachers, Leaders, and other interested people can got to https://sparkyschoolhouse.org to get more information on fire safety. Kids can go straight to a learning site at https://www.sparky.org to get right into learning.

We have a lot of schools, daycares, and other places that have scheduled times and dates to see and talk to firefighters. Hopefully when we show up, we will see some of you there!

You are also always welcome to visit the Rock Hill Fire Department Museum and Headquarters by scheduling your time to visit at the SignUpGenius link provided below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=08C1C9DCFBCAF7600F&cs=09CBBADE8FC48B167B7D64765BC19BCEFDB0&sortby=l.title

Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week (FPW) has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.