Fire Department

FOR ALL EMERGENCY CALLS: 911

Mission Statement

The mission of the Florence Fire Department is to protect the lives, property and community environment of the citizens of Florence by providing them with fire safety education, EMS First responder Services, incident prevention and emergency response fire protection service of the highest quality.

Free Smoke Detectors

Residents who have a need may receive a free smoke detector from the Florence Fire Department. Fire Department officials will also perform a free home fire-safety inspection upon request. For more information, call Betty at the Florence Fire Station #1, 843-665-3231. Florence Fire Station #1 is located at 144 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506.

Aluminum Cans for Burn Children

The City of Florence Fire Department has placed Camp Can-do trailers at each Florence Fire Station:

  • Station #1 - 144 E. Palmetto Street
  • Station #2 - 250 E. Marion Street
  • Station #3 - 1321 S. Edisto Drive
  • Station #4 - 2160 W. Palmetto Street 

Please drop off your aluminum cans at the station closest to your home or work.

Patrolling Fire Lanes

The Florence Fire Department is asking all citizens to refrain from parking in Fire Lanes throughout the City of Florence. Parking in Fire Lanes is illegal and will warrant a $50.00 ticket. The Florence Fire Department will step up patrolling all areas with fire lanes and is asking for your cooperation. For more information or any questions, please call 843-665-3231 extension 111 or 112.