Westview-Fairforest Fire Department

06/14/2026

Members from Westview attended the South Carolina fire conference this week and accepted the 2025 FIRE SAFE South Carolina Community award. This is the seventh consecutive year Westview has received this award.

This award represents the ongoing commitment that this department and its members put into keeping the citizens safe. This comes from many hours of community risk reduction and public education throughout the year.

06/09/2026

Over the past week, Westview has responded as an automatic aid department to North Spartanburg to two separate lithium-ion battery fires.

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public and first responders use or interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored. Here are a few safety tips about lithium-ion batteries:

* Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
* Only use the battery that is designed for the device.
* Put batteries in the device the right way.
* Only use the charging cord that came with the device.
* Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or on a couch.
* Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged.
* Keep batteries at room temperature when possible.
* Do not charge batteries at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 105°F (40°C).

As always feel free to reach out to the fire department if you have any questions or concerns.

06/09/2026

Today, B-Shift responded to a working residential fire in South Spartanburg’s area as automatic aid. Westview responded Engine 32 and 31, crews worked on scene for several hours.

06/05/2026

On Thursday, June 4th Westview responded two units as automatic aid to a business fire in UNA’s area. Crews were dispatched in the early morning hours and were initially met with heavy fire involvement. B-Shift operated on scene for a while before being relieved from C-Shift. Strong work from all crews operating on scene!

05/25/2026

On Sunday, May 24th, Westview was dispatched to a business fire at 2932 Reidville Rd. This fire occurred at a strip mall, while one unit was destroyed, quick work by crews on scene were able to contain the fire to a single unit with others only sustaining smoke damage. It’s always tough to see property loss, but the appreciation of the public for the work crews put in never goes unnoticed.

05/25/2026

Today, Captain Dayoub lead members from WFFD in doing the “Murph” workout.

This workout is dedicated to US Navy Seal Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. Lieutenant Murphy was born May 7th, 1976, became a Navy Seal in July 2002 and paid the ultimate sacrifice on June 28th, 2005 in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Murphy was later awarded the Medal of Honor.

The workout consist of a 1 mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats followed by another 1 mile run.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom in this great country. To the ones who gave it all for us, thank you!

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”

-Franklin D. Roosevelt

05/25/2026

The Commissioners of the Westview-Fairforest Fire Department will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:00 pm.

The meeting will be held at our Station 1 location - 311 N. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301, across the street from Ingles Supermarket.

05/24/2026

05/20/2026

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25th. We observe this holiday on the last Monday in May to honor the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces.

Take a moment to remember what this day is truly all about if you are with your family Monday - say a prayer for those who lost a loved one protecting our country.

Also remember that some of our First Responders cannot be with their families on this holiday - our A-Shift will be working on Memorial Day serving the WFFD community.

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day.