Spartanburg Fire Department

09/12/2026

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET 🇺🇸

The Spartanburg Fire Department is honored and grateful.
Thank you to Wofford College, the Southern Guards Battalion, and everyone who helped make this meaningful event possible.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/08/2026

Please join us this Friday at 8:00 AM at Wofford College’s Gibbs Stadium for the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. 🇺🇸
Together, we’ll honor those we lost, remember the heroes who served, and reflect on the strength and unity of our community. We hope you’ll join us as we pause to remember. 🤍

All community members are invited to join us for the Spartanburg Fire Department's September 11th 25th Anniversary Remembrance event this Friday at 8 AM at Gibbs Stadium at Wofford College.

Please plan to park at the Mungo Student Center, 301 Evins Street.

Thank you to our partners with the Spartanburg County Fire Chief's Association and Wofford ROTC for co-hosting.

09/01/2026

Stay ready, Spartanburg!

08/22/2026

Captain Jared Van Ek Delivers Strong Results at Firefighter Challenge 🦁

Captain Jared Van Ek represented the Spartanburg City Fire Department at the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series Southeast Regional Event in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Captain Van Ek recorded a 2:23 finish as an Over 50 Male competitor, earning LION’s Den status.

His weekend results included:

🥇 1st Place — Overall Hybrid Relay, Over 50, with the “Silver Lions”

🥈 2nd Place — Southeast Region Tandem with J. Barnot of Lexington, Kentucky Fire

🥉 3rd Place — Overall Event Tandem with J. Barnot of Lexington, Kentucky Fire

These results reflect the physical fitness, preparation, teamwork, and dedication required to compete at this level.

Congratulations to Captain Van Ek on an outstanding performance and for representing the Spartanburg City Fire Department at the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.

08/21/2026

Spartanburg City Fire Department Reaccredited for the Fifth Time!

The Spartanburg City Fire Department has been unanimously reaffirmed as an accredited agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).

Following an extensive accreditation process and onsite evaluation by a peer assessment team, the department has achieved its fifth accreditation.

This recognition reflects the department’s continued commitment to professional standards, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective service to the Spartanburg community.

08/08/2026

🚒 Congratulations, Walker & Millie! 🎓

The Spartanburg Fire Department is proud to congratulate Walker Howard and Millie Wilson on graduating from Rookie School!

A special shoutout to PFF Millie for earning the Academic Award and the Ronald D. Nordenbrock Award. 🏆 Your dedication and hard work are a great reflection of the commitment it takes to serve our community.

We’re excited to welcome you both to the SFD family! 🔥

Congratulations and welcome❤️‍🔥

08/07/2026

Nothing beats starting the day with smiles, high-fives, and our community’s future! 🚒📚

Thank you, E.P. Todd School, for having us. Have a fantastic school year! ❤️‍🔥

08/01/2026

Behind every set of turnout gear is years of research, innovation, and testing designed to protect firefighters when seconds matter most.

This week, members of the Spartanburg City Fire Department visited Safety Components in Greenville for a behind-the-scenes look at how the advanced fabrics used in our turnout gear are engineered and manufactured.

Our Turnout Gear Committee is committed to staying informed on the latest advancements in firefighter protective equipment. Learning directly from industry experts helps us make informed decisions when selecting the gear our firefighters rely on every day.

Investing in the best equipment means investing in the safety of our firefighters, ensuring they have the protection they need to continue serving the citizens of Spartanburg safely and effectively.

A special thank you to the team at Safety Components for their hospitality and for sharing their knowledge and expertise with our personnel. Opportunities like this help us continue building a safer, stronger fire department for the community we proudly serve.

07/31/2026

🏆 2026 Golden Wheel Award Winner 🏆

Congratulations to Engineer Michael Segina on earning the 2026 Spartanburg City Fire Department Golden Wheel Award!

Engineer Segina earned this year's title during our Annual Driver Refresher Course with a winning time of 2:27.98 and zero penalties, demonstrating exceptional skill, precision, and safe operation of our fire apparatus.

The Golden Wheel Award recognizes excellence behind the wheel and the dedication required to safely operate emergency vehicles in service to the citizens of Spartanburg. Training like this helps ensure our apparatus operators are prepared to respond safely and effectively when our community needs them most.

Please join us in congratulating Engineer Segina! 👏

07/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Fire and Life Safety Educator I course hosted this week at Spartanburg City Fire Department Headquarters Station!

We appreciate everyone who dedicated their time to strengthening their fire and life safety education knowledge and helping make our communities safer.

A special thank you to instructors Nick Ray and Perry Gosnell for sharing their expertise throughout the course. We also extend our appreciation to the Spartanburg City Fire Marshal's Office for their assistance and support in making this training possible.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this class a success. We look forward to hosting more training opportunities in the future.