Cherokee Creek Fire Department

Last night the department held its annual meeting of the membership to fellowship with current and past members, and discuss the upcoming fiscal years budget. The department also held the annual election of fire commission board members filling a vacancy and and expired term seats. 2 were elected prior to the annual meeting due to vacancys and 1 last night. We would like to thank and formally recognize the 3 that were elected to fill those seats. Robert Foster, Pat Henderson and Christopher Mace.

Also during the meeting Chief Price appointed the departments officers for the 26/27 year during which several promotions were awarded. Weston Tennyson - Captain, Ethan Splawn - Sergeant, and Mike Hall - Safety Officer. We graciously would like to thank all of our officers for their dedication, time and service to the department.

We look forward to another great year of bettering the community in which we serve as well as continuing to make the Cherokee Creek Fire Department the best in the county.

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters located at 455 Buck Shoals Road Gaffney SC, 29341.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board are open to the public.

* Please note the day change* our page has been down we apologize for the late notice.

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters located at 455 Buck Shoals Road Gaffney SC, 29341.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board are open to the public.

* Please note the time change*

Sharing from our friends in spartanburg county. We are often asked the question of why do so many fire trucks respond to 1 incident. Glendale FD helps to break it down for better understanding.

Thank you to all of out automatic & mutual aid partners!

We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the South Carolina V-SAFE Grant. This funding will allow us to purchase essential equipment to support our daily operations and continue providing the highest level of service to our community.

Thank you to the South Carolina State Fire for their continued support of the fire service across our state.

2026 V-SAFE Grant Awards Announced! For more information: https://bit.ly/424nLwr

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban; restriction on all outdoor burning goes into effect at 7 a.m. Friday

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m. Friday, April 17.

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.

Forestry Commission officials cite a particularly dangerous mix of elevated wildfire risk factors through the weekend that warrant limiting all ignitions in the interest of public safety.

Rapidly escalating drought conditions across the state, a critical decrease in relative humidities over the next several days and gusty winds that are expected to accompany an approaching cold front will combine to create extreme fire danger.

"When it’s this dry – energy release component values are at high-to-critical levels – we’re just as likely, if not more, to see wildfires that are fuel-driven rather than wind-driven. Add the other volatile conditions of increased wind and lower relative humidity, and it becomes an especially precarious situation,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. "These conditions not only increase the likelihood of wildfires igniting easily and spreading rapidly, but would also make them more difficult for firefighters to control.”

While the ban does not apply to fires used for the preparation of food or fires used in appropriate enclosures (portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or permanent fire pits constructed of stone, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material that conforms with all applicable South Carolina fire codes), Forestry Commission officials urge the utmost caution burning outdoors under these exemptions.

Likewise, citizens should exercise extreme vigilance operating any equipment that could create sparks, avoid parking on dry grass and refrain from using fireworks.

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

Shareable release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260416.pdf

We are hiring for part time fill in positions, $250.00 shift stipend pay. Come by the station or message us to grab your application today!

6:00am Tomorrow morning Red Flag will go in effect. Outdoor burning will become dangerous and should be avoided if possible.

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters located at 455 Buck Shoals Road Gaffney SC, 29341.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board are open to the public.

We would like to extend a huge Thanks to Tactical Fleet Services for the quick repairs made to our departments administrative vehicle, great company and people to work with as well as a quick turn around time! Thank you again!