Fire Department · Combination
South Berkeley Fire District
Summerville, SC · Berkeley County
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Department careers page ↗South Berkeley Fire District protects the Summerville area of Berkeley County, South Carolina, operating out of eight fire stations including headquarters at Brandon Thompson Station (Station 1) on Myers Road, home to Engine 201, Ladder 201, and Squad 201. The district was formed through the consolidation of the former Pine Ridge Fire Department and Goose Creek Rural Fire Department, and its command staff still includes leaders reachable through both pineridgefd.org and gcrfd.com email domains, reflecting that combined heritage.
The district runs a combination staffing model: Stations 1, 2, and 3 are staffed by career personnel around the clock, while lower-call-volume stations rely heavily on volunteer responders working limited schedules. The department describes its history as one of "Community Firefighting" -- "born from the efforts of neighbors helping neighbors in times of crisis" -- and maintains a community history project inviting residents to help document that legacy.
MissionSave lives, preserve property, and protect the environment through targeted risk reduction, purposeful community involvement, and highly proficient emergency response.
South Berkeley Fire District is a combination department seeking both career and volunteer members, and states that "rank and response duties are independent of pay." The district says it is currently accepting applications for all stations.
Requirements
- A desire to serve and a willingness to put in the work (no specific certifications or experience level stated on the recruitment page)
Hiring process
- Complete an online application, or visit a main station to speak with current members
Benefits
Uniforms provided; eligibility for the SC Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) tax credit; participation in a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP); gear and training supplied by the district.
Is South Berkeley Fire District hiring?
Yes, the district states it is currently accepting applications for all stations.
Does the department accept both career and volunteer members?
Yes, it is a combination department where rank and response duties are independent of whether the position is paid or volunteer.
What benefits do volunteer members receive?
Volunteers may be eligible for the SC Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) tax credit and participate in a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), with uniforms, gear, and training provided by the district.
How can I apply?
Applicants can complete an online application or visit one of the main stations to speak with current members.