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    On May 19th we began our annual fire hydrant flow testing.
    Each year we conduct inspections and flow tests of fire hydrants to ensure their readiness in the event of fire. All hydrants are checked for a static pressure, or pressure on the hydrant while no water is flowing.
    Select hydrants are also checked for flow pressure to determine the amount of water a hydrant is capable of delivering. In these areas , there may be some discoloration of the water for a short period of time. Don't worry! Once the system has had time to settle down, the water will clear up.  

     

City of Florence Fire Department
ISO Class 2

Randy Osterman
Fire Chief

324 W. Evans Street
Room 301
Florence, SC 29501
843-665-3231

"fac fortia et patere"
Do brave deeds and endure


The City of Florence Fire Department serves approximately 21 square miles with 5 stations, each housing an engine company. Along with the engine company, Station 1 also houses a truck company, Battalion Chief and rescue truck.

There are 3 shifts that operate on a 24/48 hour schedule in order to staff all stations 24 hours/day, with a minimum staffing of 3 personnel per apparatus. These personnel respond to an average of 2400 fire, medical, hazardous materials and vehicle accidents each year.

In order to meet its goals, the City of Florence Fire Department is made up of the following divisions:

Suppression 

Under management of Deputy Fire Chief Shannon Tanner, the Suppresion Division is the largest and most recognized division within the department. This division consists of 25 emergency response personnel on-duty each day to respond to those in need. Aside from those responses, this division performs duties to enhance their capabilities such as training, equipment/apparatus maintenance, hydrant/hose testing and fire safety education.
Also managed by Chief Tanner, Logistics maintains and acquires supplies and services needed to keep the stations, apparatus and equipment in safe, working condition.

Fire and Life Safety

The Fire and Life Safety Division, led by the Fire Marshal Ken Carr, works to ensure that business occupancies within the City of Florence are code compliant by conducting fire safety inspections on new and existing businesses.

Emergency Preparedness/Risk Management

Led by Assistant Fire Chief Jeff DeLung, the Emergency Preparedness/Risk Management works with all departments within the City of Florence in an effort to prepare for disasters and reduce liability.

Training

The Training Division, led by Battalion Chief Hank Glover,  coordinates and conducts training needed to acquire and maintain certification and introduce new concepts.