Fire Department · Combination
Darlington County Fire District
Hartsville, SC · Darlington County
11 stations plus 5 sub-stations covering 500+ square miles
No active openings right now
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Darlington County Fire District was created in 1987 by the Darlington County Council to replace the patchwork of independent rural volunteer companies that had left much of the county with inadequate fire protection. It began with ten stations built around existing volunteers and a fleet of new E-One engines, and has grown into a countywide combination department.
Today the District covers more than 500 square miles of both rural and urban Darlington County, including the historic towns of Society Hill and Lamar. It operates 11 fire stations plus 5 sub-stations and maintains a fleet of more than 40 pieces of apparatus.
Staffing blends career and volunteer members: a daytime administrative and command staff (fire chief, deputy fire chief, fire marshal, and office manager) supported on shift by captains, lieutenants, and firefighters working 24-hour rotations, alongside more than 110 volunteer firefighters.
Beyond structural and rural firefighting, the District fields a Specialized Emergency Response Team trained for high/low-angle, confined-space, and trench rescue, as well as a Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Mission"To provide the best lifesaving service to the citizens, visitor and tourist of Darlington County."
The District's website is oriented toward its "Become a member" volunteer path rather than a formal recruitment portal, and it does not publish a step-by-step hiring process, requirements, salary, or benefits. Prospective career and volunteer members are best served by contacting the District office directly.
Members train through the South Carolina Fire Academy, whose portal the District links from its site. To ask about current openings or volunteer opportunities, reach the District at 843-339-9098 or Darcofire@darcosc.net, or visit the main station at 137 North Center Road, Hartsville.
Members train through the South Carolina Fire Academy (portal linked from the District site).
How do I join the Darlington County Fire District?
The District recruits both volunteer and career members. Its website features a "Become a member" volunteer path; for current opportunities, contact the District office at 843-339-9098 or Darcofire@darcosc.net.
Does the District use career firefighters or volunteers?
Both. It is a combination department with a career command and shift staff (chief, deputy chief, fire marshal, captains, lieutenants, and firefighters) supported by more than 110 volunteer firefighters.
What is the work schedule for shift firefighters?
Shift personnel work 24-hour rotations. Administrative and command staff work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What kind of firefighting and rescue work does the District do?
The District protects over 500 square miles of rural and urban Darlington County and fields specialized teams for high/low-angle, confined-space, and trench rescue, plus a Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Where do new members get trained?
Members train through the South Carolina Fire Academy, whose portal is linked from the District's website.