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Startex Fire District Striving to serve our community with pride, honor,and dignity.

08/14/2026

*** Missing Person ***

On August 12th around 11:30am Startex Fire District was dispatched in the area of the mill. Chief 29, Chief 229, and Squad 29 responded and arrived and began searching the area. After about 30 minutes command requested for more help. At that time Duncan Fire Department, Duncan Police Department, and Wellford Police Department arrived. Duncan police department had a drone in the air for about 3-4 hours while all other units were on foot. Around 4pm command requested for Spartanburg County Sheriff department and Spartanburg County CRET Team was called. After about 4-5 hours later the missing person was found safe and was transported to Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

A special thanks go out to all the helping hands.

Startex Fire District
Duncan Fire Department
Duncan Police Department
Wellford Police Department
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department
Spartanburg County CERT Team
And any volunteer 

The SFD is proud to announce the 3rd year of being a Fire Safe SC department. Congrats to the other departments across t...
04/01/2026

The SFD is proud to announce the 3rd year of being a Fire Safe SC department. Congrats to the other departments across the state.

The Startex Fire District is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Firefighter.We’re looking fo...
01/13/2026

The Startex Fire District is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Firefighter.

We’re looking for motivated, hardworking firefighters who have a strong desire to serve their community and be part of a strong, close-knit crew. If you’re ready to build a career and grow with a department that takes pride in what it does, we want to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume to [email protected]

Applications will be open until position is filled.

Merry Christmas from Startex Fire District. We’re proud to serve our community and wish everyone a safe, happy holiday s...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Startex Fire District. We’re proud to serve our community and wish everyone a safe, happy holiday season.

12/25/2025

Wishing You a Blessed Christmas From the Startex Fire District🎅🏻

12/21/2025

Great news Santa will be making his way around Startex tomorrow evening starting at 5:30 so get your cameras ready as we won’t be able to stop this year !

Just after midnight, Startex Squad 29 , Wellford Rescue 13, and Duncan E13 were dispatched as Automatic Aid to the Tyger...
12/21/2025

Just after midnight, Startex Squad 29 , Wellford Rescue 13, and Duncan E13 were dispatched as Automatic Aid to the Tyger River Fire Department area to assist with a commercial structure fire. Engine 13 arrived and operated as the first due engine. Rescue 13 arrived and operated as second due support/special operations. Startex Squad 29 arrived as the second due engine, securing a water supply to Engine 13 and then assisting with suppression operations.

Multiple other Automatic Aid and Mutual Aid units responded, including the Spartanburg County Hazmat Team for decon due to the contents of the building.

Last night, we were proud to host our 2025 Christmas Dinner, celebrating the dedication, service, and hard work of our m...
12/14/2025

Last night, we were proud to host our 2025 Christmas Dinner, celebrating the dedication, service, and hard work of our members. We were honored to recognize the following award recipients:

Full-Time Firefighter of the Year
• N. Hannigan

Part-Time Firefighter of the Year
• Z. Benehaley

Officer of the year
•J. Hannigan

Full-Time Training Award
• N. Hannigan

Part-Time Training Award
• E. Williams

Years of Service Awards
• 20 Years of Service – J. Ward
• 15 Years of Service – J. Crow (not pictured)
• 5 Years of Service – J. Hannigan
• 5 years of service-J. Starks (not pictured)
• 5 years of service- B. Lopes (not pictured)
• 5 years of service-C. Hornack (not pictured)

Thank you to every member for your commitment, professionalism, and service to our community. We are proud of each and every one of you and look forward to another strong year ahead.

Shortly before 14:00 SFD was dispatched to a Business for a Hazmat call out. Crews inspected the shipment and deemed it ...
12/10/2025

Shortly before 14:00 SFD was dispatched to a Business for a Hazmat call out. Crews inspected the shipment and deemed it safe. Huge thanks to Automatic/ Mutual aid departments for the assistance.

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Pobox 470/170 Spartanburg Road
Startex, SC
29385

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