Merriwether Fire Department

We’re proud to share that Merriwether Fire Department has been recognized with the Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation—and we are the first in our county to achieve it.

This recognition reflects the work being done behind the scenes every day—focusing on prevention, education, and making our community safer before emergencies happen.

This isn’t just a title—it’s a commitment to doing things the right way for the people we serve.

Fire Safe South Carolina congratulates 241 South Carolina fire departments for receiving the 2025 Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation. For more information:https://llr.sc.gov/aboutus/mediacenter/news/2026/FSSC%202026%20Press%20Release.pdf

🔥 TRAINING NIGHT FOR MERRIWETHER FIRE DEPARTMENT 🔥

Tonight our firefighters traveled to the training facility in Aiken for annual structural firefighting burn training. These live-fire evolutions are critical to maintaining our skills, sharpening our response time, and ensuring we’re fully prepared for real-world emergencies.

This hands-on training allows our team to practice fire attack, search and rescue, ventilation, and coordinated interior operations in a controlled environment — all to better protect the citizens of our community.

We train hard so we’re ready when it matters most.

Thank you to every firefighter who continues to put in the time and effort to serve Merriwether with professionalism and dedication. 🚒🔥