Fire Department · Combination
Lee County Fire Department
Bishopville, SC · Lee County
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Department careers page ↗Lee County Fire Department protects the small, rural community of Lee County in the SC Midlands, operating out of Bishopville and coordinating closely with the county's Emergency Management division.
The department is a combination agency of roughly 5 paid career personnel supported by about 59 volunteers who fill firefighting, support, and medical roles. As the department describes it, volunteers "make up the majority of our fire personnel and are the backbone of our fire service."
Crews respond to structure and vehicle fires, wrecks, and other emergencies dispatched through the county 911 center, averaging around 1,135 calls per year. Ongoing readiness is maintained through monthly training on the first and third Tuesdays, covering first-responder skills, emergency vehicle operations, auto extrication, and multi-agency exercises.
Lee County relies heavily on volunteers, and the department actively recruits community members for firefighter, EMS, support, and junior/explorer roles. Prospective volunteers can start with no prior experience or training required.
Interested candidates submit a short recruitment form with their contact details and interests through the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association's Lee County volunteer page, after which a recruiter follows up directly to guide them through joining and training.
Requirements
- No prior experience or training required to begin as a volunteer
Hiring process
- Submit the online volunteer recruitment form with your contact information and areas of interest
- A recruiter connects with you directly to discuss next steps and training
Do I need experience or certification to join Lee County Fire?
No. Volunteer recruitment states that no prior experience or training is required to get started; training is provided once you join.
How do I apply to volunteer with Lee County Fire Department?
Submit the Lee County volunteer recruitment form through the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association with your contact information and interests, and a recruiter will follow up with you directly.
Is the department career or volunteer?
It is a combination department. A small paid staff of about 5 works alongside roughly 59 volunteers, who make up the majority of the department's fire personnel.
What kinds of volunteer roles are available?
Opportunities include firefighter, EMS/EMT/paramedic, administrative and support positions, and junior/explorer programs.
How busy is the department?
Lee County Fire responds to approximately 1,135 calls per year, including fires, vehicle wrecks, and other emergencies dispatched through the county 911 center.
When does the department train?
Monthly training is held on the first and third Tuesdays, covering first-responder instruction, emergency driver training, auto extrication, and multi-agency exercises.