Aiken County Fire Information

09/10/2026

GVW Fire Department and M/A on scene at industrial plant fire.

09/10/2026

On September 11, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the courage of the first responders who continue to serve our communities every day. 🇺🇸

As a small gesture of gratitude, tomorrow, 9/11, ALL FIRST RESPONDERS will receive 25% OFF IV Services.

To our firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, and first responders, THANK YOU for showing up when it matters most. Your courage, sacrifice, and service do not go unnoticed.

❤️🤍💙 You serve. We care.💙🤍❤️

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09/10/2026

My name is Chris Alverson, and I’m proud to be running for District 5 Aiken County Council.
I’ve dedicated my life to serving others for 46 years as a career firefighter. Service isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am.
I’m also a proud father to three amazing daughters and a grandfather to six wonderful grandchildren — with one more on the way! Family means everything to me, and it’s one of the biggest reasons I care so deeply about the future of our community.
I grew up right here in Clearwater, attended LBC, and was honored to be part of the first graduating class at Midland Valley High. For the past 45 years, I’ve been a member of my local church, where I’ve built lifelong friendships and a strong foundation of faith.
When I’m not working or spending time with family, you’ll likely find me out on the golf course or enjoying the outdoors hunting and fishing.
I’m running because I believe in this community — its people, its values, and its future. I’d be honored to earn your support.

09/09/2026

Volunteer F/F's total an estimated 500 individuals and maintain approx. 160 pieces of apparatus along with 45 stations.
But some of our council members want to criticize the $5,000,000 that they operate off of (that it is to much)!

Other emergency services are at the following...
Emergency Services $14,244,253 - 112 Budgeted Positions
Sheriff $24,672,398 - approx. 250 combined w/Det Center
Detention Center $12,263,793 - approx. 250 combined w/Sheriff
The total is around 350 personnel for Law and EMS with a combined budget of $51 million+

09/09/2026

Monitoring of Aiken County Council’s legislative proceedings is hindered by several unique factors that serve to under-inform the citizens of Aiken County. Agenda information is withheld from the p…

09/09/2026

Part two will begin at his time. Same as yesterday 

CAD reports and notifications through eDispatches will be down starting at 10AM. Could last up to 4 hours.

09/08/2026

Do your part, take the survey.

📣 Calling all volunteer and career South Carolina firefighters... we need your help!

The Recruitment & Retention Committee is dedicated to improving conditions for firefighters in our state.

This starts with doing the proper research and finding out where those improvements need to be made.

We urge you to take part in a survey that will help the Recruitment & Retention Committee better understand firefighters' motivations, why they consider leaving, and what improvements can be made for both volunteer and career firefighters.

By participating, you can help create a better working environment for all South Carolina firefighters.

Volunteer survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KfY_6ux600CdBPIJwQ8wcC-LPXdsNy1IhtJkAVBHC-pUOEU0Vk1URlhQRFZVT01YSFRJNllQNFhHTC4u&route=shorturl

Career survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KfY_6ux600CdBPIJwQ8wcC-LPXdsNy1IhtJkAVBHC-pUMVRBOUtKNjFMQ1NFNVNLQUdVUFROSU9YVi4u&route=shorturl

09/08/2026

CAD reports and notifications through eDispatches will be down starting at 10AM. Could last up to 4 hours.