Lancaster County Fire Rescue

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Lancaster County Fire Rescue Serving Lancaster County with a dedicated combination of career and volunteer firefighters committed to safety, preparedness, and community support.

Lancaster County Fire Rescue works alongside career and volunteer firefighters to maximize resources, strengthen training, and ensure effective emergency response for Lancaster County.

10/22/2026

🚒 Strength, Skill & Teamwork in Action! 💪

Firefighters train and work with specialized lifting airbags to carefully raise heavy objects and create space to free people who may be trapped underneath. These powerful tools allow rescue crews to lift heavy loads in a controlled manner while working together to bring people to safety.

Every second counts in an emergency, and the combination of training, teamwork, and the right equipment can make all the difference. Our firefighters are always ready to step up when someone needs help!

10/10/2026

🌧️🚗 Don’t Risk It — Turn Around, Don’t Drown! 🌊

Flooded roads can be dangerous, even when the water looks shallow. Never drive through floodwater or go around road barricades. Turn around and find a safer route.

No destination is worth risking your life. Stay alert, stay safe, and share this important reminder!

🔥🍳 KEEP AN EYE ON THE FRY! 🍳🔥Most kitchen fires can be prevented with a little extra attention.👀 Stay Alert: Never leave...
10/09/2026

🔥🍳 KEEP AN EYE ON THE FRY! 🍳🔥

Most kitchen fires can be prevented with a little extra attention.

👀 Stay Alert: Never leave cooking unattended.
🔥 Keep It Clear: Keep towels, paper, and anything flammable away from the stove.
🧯 Be Prepared: Keep a lid nearby for a small pan fire.
💧 Never Use Water: Water can make a grease fire spread rapidly.

Cook smart. Stay safe. Keep the flames where they belong! ❤️‍🔥

🚨 Smoke Alarms Save Lives! 🚨During Fire Prevention Week, take a few minutes to make sure your smoke alarms are working p...
10/08/2026

🚨 Smoke Alarms Save Lives! 🚨

During Fire Prevention Week, take a few minutes to make sure your smoke alarms are working properly. Test your alarms regularly, replace batteries when needed, and make sure there is a working smoke alarm on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.

Remember: Hear the alarm? Get out and stay out! 🏠🔥

A working smoke alarm can give you and your family the extra time you need to escape safely. ❤️

🔥 Have Two Ways Out! 🔥During Fire Prevention Week, take a few minutes to make sure your family has a fire escape plan.🏠 ...
10/07/2026

🔥 Have Two Ways Out! 🔥

During Fire Prevention Week, take a few minutes to make sure your family has a fire escape plan.

🏠 Identify two ways out of every room, when possible.
🚨 Make sure everyone knows where the smoke alarms are.
🧎‍♀️ Get low and go if there is smoke.
🚪 Feel doors before opening them—if they’re hot, use your second exit.
📍 Choose a safe meeting place outside and make sure everyone knows it.
🏃 Once you’re outside, stay outside. Never go back inside for people or pets.

Practice your escape plan regularly so everyone knows what to do when every second counts.

Plan. Practice. Get Out. Stay Out. ❤️‍🔥

🚨 THAT LITTLE BATTERY COULD BURN DOWN YOUR HOME. 🔥🔋Your phone. Laptop. Power tools. E-bike. Scooter. Kids' toys.Lithium-...
10/06/2026

🚨 THAT LITTLE BATTERY COULD BURN DOWN YOUR HOME. 🔥🔋

Your phone. Laptop. Power tools. E-bike. Scooter. Kids' toys.

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—and most of us never think twice about them.

Until something goes wrong.

⚠️ A damaged, defective, overheated, or improperly charged battery can ignite in seconds and produce an intense fire that can spread incredibly fast.

Before you plug in tonight, remember:

❌ Don't charge damaged or swollen batteries.
❌ Don't use the wrong charger.
❌ Don't charge batteries while you're sleeping.
❌ Don't leave e-bikes or scooters charging unattended.
❌ Don't ignore unusual heat, odor, swelling, or hissing.

✅ Charge safely. Stay nearby. Keep exits clear.

Your battery might be small.

The fire it creates isn't.

🔥 One safe charging habit could save your home—and your life.

10/05/2026

Swiftwater Training: Prepared for the Challenge

Last week local crews participated in hands-on swiftwater rescue training, sharpening the skills needed to operate safely and effectively in fast-moving water emergencies.

Training focused on water rescue techniques, team coordination, equipment use, scene safety, and making sound decisions in challenging conditions. These skills are critical when seconds matter and conditions can change rapidly.

A special thank-you to everyone who helped make this training possible and to our firefighters for their continued commitment to professional development and public safety.

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s message is all about something we do every day: charging our devices...
10/05/2026

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s message is all about something we do every day: charging our devices safely.

Phones, tablets, laptops and other rechargeable devices are part of our everyday lives, but improper charging can create serious fire hazards.

🔌 Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
⚡ Replace damaged cords or chargers.
🛏️ Avoid charging devices under your pillow, on your bed or on a couch.
👀 Keep charging devices where you can see them and unplug them when they’re fully charged.

A few simple habits can help keep your home, family and community safe.

Swift water rescue training at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in North Carolina
09/30/2026

Swift water rescue training at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in North Carolina

09/18/2026

Now that football season is back, so is 50 Yards with a Firefighter. Check out the first episode of the season featuring Kershaw Fire Department's Chuck Derrick.

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111 Covenant Place
Lancaster, SC
29720

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(803) 283-8888

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