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Lowcountry Team Attends Statewide F.A.S.T. Team Meeting

Great meeting of the State F.A.S.T. Team today at the SC Fire Academy. Fifty-seven (57) team members in attendance for the largest turnout since the inception of the Team. The Lowcountry region was well represented. Pictured here is the Lowcountry gang loading up for the trip. Thanks to Chief Ben Waring and our Pine Ridge [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:30-04:00

Lee Hopkins Wins the Jim Flanagan Award For Excellence!

Congratulations to our Brother Lee Hopkins of the Hartsville Fire Department on receiving the Jim Flanagan Award from the Pee Dee Firefighter’s Association.  This award is given annually to a firefighter who displays exemplary service and dedication to the Fire Service and his community. Lee is a sixteen year veteran of the Fire Service, a [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:31-04:00

Team Members Salvo and Hackett Retire

Congratulations to Charleston Fire Department Captains Pete Salvo and John Hackett on their recent retirement and service to the community. Both Pete and Johnny were original members of our first team organized as the Charleston Firefighter Support Team in 2007 and have served as peer counselors to many firefighters and their families since that time. [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:31-04:00

Chaplain Herman Hampton Honored!

Herman Hampton, our Team Chaplain, brother, and teammate, recently completed his service as Worshipful Master of McDaniel Lodge 435 in Ridgeville. He has unselfishly given of his time and talent to our Team, the community, and to the Masonic Lodge in his service to all. We are extremely proud of him as he is an [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:35-04:00

“Always Trust Your Cape”

In the early years of our Team, we adopted many sayings or themes to sustain us during the tough times. In 2012, as we were striking out with many others across our state to build the statewide F.A.S.T. Team, we, here in Charleston, were faced with a decision of how to sustain ourselves here at [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:35-04:00

Lowcountry Region F.A.S.T. Team Meeting set for May 31st

A meeting of the Lowcountry Region of the S.C. Firefighter Assistance and Support Team (F.A.S.T.) will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team office located at 6390 Dorchester Road in North Charleston. All members are invited to attend.

2017-05-23T21:50:36-04:00

Chaplain Doug Farmer Selected for SEAFC Role

We are pleased to share that our Team Chaplain Doug Farmer has been chosen to serve as the Chaplain for the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs, the southeastern division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. His duties will begin in May with his attendance at their annual conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. Chaplain Farmer has [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:36-04:00

Tim Hiott Named NCFD Employee of the Month.

To become Employee of the Month in the North Charleston Fire Department, one must be nominated by a superior for exemplary work, selfless actions that directly benefit a resident’s life or the safekeeping of a business, or undertaking additional self-motivated activities to aid in the improvement of the fire department. The following is Captain David [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:36-04:00

Let’s Play Golf!!

Our 3rd Annual Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team Golf Tournament to raise money to support our mission is coming up on Friday, May 20th, at Wescott Golf Club. There is still time to register to play or, for you that have businesses, you can be a sponsor and get some great exposure for your company. Hole [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:36-04:00

Myrtle Beach Recruits Visit the Lowcountry!

We were honored to host the Myrtle Beach Fire Department Recruit Class in Charleston on March 30th. This is the third year we have had them visit us and we always look forward to having them come. The day started with a class in the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team offices to share information on our [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:36-04:00

Twenty Finish Peer Training Program!

On March 31, 2016, we completed our Peer Training Class here in North Charleston with twenty new members now in a position to join our F.A.S.T./Lowcountry teams. Special thanks to Chief Bulanow of the NCFD, Chief Driggers of the NCPD, Tracy Grantham of S.A.V.E., Amanda Custer of the First Responder Support Team, Chris Wells of [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:37-04:00

Retired North Charleston Chief Benjamin Norris Passes Away

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Retired Chief Benjamin Norris of the North Charleston Fire Department. After his retirement, he parlayed his fire investigation skills into a full time business of fire forensics and was widely known for his expertise both on the fireground and in the classroom. [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:37-04:00

A Firefighter’s Wife’s Battle with PTSD

This following article is written by Paula Reed, the wife of David Reed, a Battalion Chief in the Columbia, South Carolina Fire Department. David and Paula are members of the South Carolina Firefighter Assistance and Support Team. This insightful story chronicles David's and Paula's struggles with PTSD and surely will touch many of our firefighter [...]

2016-03-16T22:43:37-04:00

Support The Carolina Children’s Charity!

It’s that time of year again when the Fire Service of the Lowcountry steps up to raise money for the Carolina Children’s Charity. Many of you out there have been part of this charity for your entire careers while some of our newer brothers and sisters have yet to learn of the wonderful work done [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:37-04:00

3rd Annual NCFD Cornhole Tournament Set for March 18th!

Okay friends, it's time for all of us to rise to the challenge of the Annual NCFD Cornhole Tournament in memory of Jonathan Kennedy to raise money for the Carolina Children's Charity. Jonathan was an original diplomat for the CCC as it was his favorite charity. Come out and join us to raise money for [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:37-04:00

Team Members Complete Pastoral Crisis Intervention Program

We are pleased to share that several of our Team members have completed the Pastoral Crisis Intervention program from the International Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation. Pictured here are Team members Gerald Mishoe, Tim Hiott and John David Reindollar receiving their certificates from their instructors Chaplains Rich Robinson and Bill Youngblood of the Coastal Crisis [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:37-04:00

“Loving and Living with a Firefighter” in Darlington County!

This past Friday evening, we traveled to Society Hill, South Carolina to present the “Living and Loving with a Firefighter” program to Darlington County firefighters and their spouses. We were treated to a wonderful dinner before our presentation in the lodge at Moree’s Sportman’s Retreat on the Pee Dee River with more than forty people [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:38-04:00

Peer Team Training Coming to North Charleston!

The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association’s F.A.S.T. Team will be presenting a Peer Training Class hosted by the North Charleston Fire Department and the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team on March 28th and 31st, 2016. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. each day. This class will prepare participants to [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:38-04:00

We Need Your Help!!

As we near the end of 2015, we are excited about the future of our Team. We are working diligently to continuing to evaluate our programs and the services and support provided to our firefighters, EMS personnel and their families. Quite frankly, we need your help. Contrary to popular belief, we receive no funding for [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:38-04:00

We Must Do Better!

Firefighter suicide is a subject that shakes us all to the core. As of today, 111 firefighters have taken their lives by their own hand while 86 have died in the line of duty! Tonight, as I read these numbers, I am mad. Mad because it does not have to happen. Mad because we are [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:39-04:00

Meet Our Team Intern!

We are blessed in so many ways to be able to serve our firefighters and their families as a part of our Team. We are equally blessed to have some amazing people volunteering their time to advance our mission. Many of them are firefighters or paramedics who work full time in their own departments and [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:39-04:00

Moving Into the Future!

We are pleased to announce that Captain John David Reindollar of the North Charleston Fire Department has been named to share the Team Leader role of the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team. He joins Gerald Mishoe in this leadership position as the Team prepares to move into the future. In addition to his duties with the [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:40-04:00

THIS IS A POST ORIGINALLY MADE IN DECEMBER, 2014:

My personal encounter last week reminded me that our EMS folks are out there every day facing adversity, trauma and suffering on a large scale and, I fear, sometimes, without the support they so much deserve. Whether it is being involved in a major call or the cumulative effect of shift after shift of back [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:40-04:00

Lt. Chastity Bigney Named Fire Officer of the Year!

One of the great pleasures of being a part of our Team is serving with the amazing men and women of the Lowcountry Fire Service as they contribute their hearts and dedication to taking care of our firefighters and their families. It is always exciting to share their individual accomplishments with you as we congratulate [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:40-04:00

Success for our Brother!

Congratulations to our Team Chaplain & Brother Herman Hampton on his selection as the Worshipful Master of the Year and the Recipient of the Outstanding Service Award for 2015 in the W.M. Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of South Carolina. For all of you who are familiar with the Masonic Lodge, you [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:40-04:00

Another Broken Egg Event Benefits Our Team!

Many thanks to Jennifer Tito and her entire staff of Another Broken Egg Café in Mount Pleasant for their kindness and generosity as members of our Team attended their “soft opening” of their new location in the Belle Hall Shopping Center on Long Point Road. It was an event to prepare them for [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:41-04:00

3rd Annual Lowcountry Fire & EMS Weekend Coming in November!

The 3rd Annual Lowcountry Fire & EMS Weekend is scheduled for November 6-8, 2015 in Walterboro, South Carolina. This exciting training program is being presented by Colleton County Fire Rescue and will be provide many choices of hands-on and classroom training led by some of the finest instructors in the business. Don't miss a chance [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:41-04:00

Steel Pony 2015 Coming Soon!

Steel Pony 2015 is coming August 23rd! Registration for the motorcycle ride begins at 11:00 a.m. at Lowcountry Harley Davidson where they will be escorted to the Charleston Tea Plantation on beautiful Wadmalaw Island. They will join the Steel Pony Car & Truck show already in progress for a great afternoon of fun, food, music [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:42-04:00

Annual Charleston 9 Memorial Service to be held.

The Annual Memorial Service for the Charleston 9 will be held this Thursday, June 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Charleston 9 Memorial Park on Savannah Highway. The service is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Parking is available across the street from the site in the old drug store [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:42-04:00

S.C. F.A.S.T. Team to Roll Out New Program at Annual Fire Rescue Conference in Myrtle Beach!

The South Carolina Firefighter Assistance and Support Team (F.A.S.T.) is pleased to offer a new program specifically for firefighter spouses and significant others entitled “Loving and Living with a Firefighter”. On Wednesday, June 10th, at 2:00 p.m., Lee Hopkins, our Midlands F.A.S.T. coordinator and his wife April, will present this program as part of the [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:42-04:00

South Carolina F.A.S.T. Team Peer Training Coming Up in Myrtle Beach!!

The next SC Firefighter Assistance and Support Team Peer Training is being offered during at the Annual South Carolina State Firefighters Association’s Fire Rescue Conference in Myrtle Beach. The two day class will be held on Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This two-day class will prepare firefighters [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:43-04:00

Second Annual Firefighter Ball Being Planned!

Join the Lowcountry Fire Wives on Thursday, June 4th, at 7:30 p.m., in the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team Office located at 6390 Dorchester Road in North Charleston. They are starting preparations for the Second Annual Firefighters' Ball!!! They would love to meet some new faces and get some ideas from all their members to make [...]

2015-05-20T23:08:32-04:00

The Passing of a Friend and a Mentor………

Today we lost a true friend and avid supporter of not only our Team, but for all of us in the Fire Service of our state. Frank Kirby Bond, who retired in recent months as the Chief of Staff for the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, passed away after an extended illness. Nearly eight years [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:43-04:00

Come Out and Join Us!

The Palmetto Lowcountry Vintage Fire Apparatus Association will meet Saturday, May 9th, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at the Ryan's Family Restaurant on St. Andrews Blvd., West of the Ashley, in Charleston. There will be fire apparatus, old and new, on display and all people interested in antique fire apparatus are invited to attend.

2017-05-23T21:50:43-04:00

Love is in the Air!!

Congratulations to our friends, Jamie and Mandy Lynn Gattis on their marriage today in Charleston. Jamie and Mandy are both firefighters in the Lebanon Fire Department in Fairfield County, South Carolina and they came to Charleston to exchange vows in the Gazebo at White Point Gardens. Big John was pressed into service to transport Mandy [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:43-04:00

Looking for Part Time Work??

Our firefighting brothers at Yard Medics are looking for part time employees for their landscaping and lawn care business. This is a great opportunity for firefighters, EMS and law enforcement folks who work shifts. Give them a call at 843.209.1351 or email Bryce Hoffman at yardmedicssc@yahoo.com if interested.

2017-05-23T21:50:44-04:00

The Passing of a Friend……

Friends, normally I try to offer you support in difficult times but tonight I’m finding myself in need of a shoulder to lean on. On Wednesday I traveled to Columbia to visit an old friend in the Fire Service who was gravely ill. In addition to seeing him, I was able to be there with [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:44-04:00

Spring in the Lowcountry!!

It's been a pretty special day around here again. We helped a firefighter brother and his bride celebrate their marriage today by providing Engine 11 for their photo shoot at the beautiful Lowndes Grove Plantation on the Ashley River. Jimmy and Chelsea Romaniello of Stamford, CT. exchanged vows today with our Senior Chaplain Doug Farmer [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:44-04:00

Team Trucks Featured in National SPAAMFAA Publication!

As members of the Palmetto Lowcountry Vintage Fire Apparatus Association, our Team is proud to have two of our trucks featured in the First Quarter 2015 Enjine! - Enjine! a publication of SPAAMFAA, the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America. We appreciate SPAAMFAA’s recognition of the hard work [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:44-04:00

Lowcountry Fire Wives Have an Exciting New Project!

"Hats off" (no pun intended) to the Lowcountry Fire Wives as they continue to work on their current project of making sock hats for firefighters undergoing chemotherapy or other cancer treatment. These sock hats come in tan or black and both have reflective yellow stripes. This project is intended to support our local firefighters and [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:44-04:00

Asking for your Help……………..

The Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that raises money to operate through private contributions and fundraising events. Our Team began as the Charleston Firefighter Support Team in June, 2007 after the loss of nine Charleston firefighters in the tragic Sofa Super Store Fire. In early 2013, due to budgetary [...]

2015-04-04T23:17:40-04:00

“The Boys Are Back In Town!”

We are blessed on our Team to be able to be a part of some special days and today was one of those as we spent time with the combined Myrtle Beach and Midway Fire Departments Recruit Class. We started the morning with a tour of the Charleston 9 Memorial Park before visiting the North [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:45-04:00

Myrtle Beach Fire Wives Meet to Form Support Group!

We had a great time in Myrtle Beach last night as we met with the newly organized MBFR Wives Support Group. We have been there on several occasions in recent months due to sadness and tragedy in their department and last night showed the resiliency of this wonderful group of women. We were proud to [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:45-04:00

Old Timers!

Many of you may not know Winston Lesesne. Winston is retired from the Charleston Fire Department and drove Engine 11 when both of them were on active duty "back in the day". What a blessing to our Team to reunite these two old timers where they continue to roam the streets of our community bringing [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:45-04:00

Myrtle Beach Fire Department Wives to Meet!

AS A REMINDER there will be an organizational meeting of the wives, fiances and significant others of the Myrtle Beach Fire Department this Thursday evening, March 26, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Aquelo's Restaurant in the Coastal Grande Mall in Myrtle Beach. The purpose of this meeting is to organize the group to provide support [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:46-04:00

Golf Tournament Sponsorships Available!

If anyone is interested in helping us with our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Wescott Golf Club on May 15th, we have all sorts of ways you can do that. We need hole sponsorships, raffle prizes, food, or you can sponsor a team or an individual to advertise your business in support of our Team [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:46-04:00

Lowcountry Fire Wives to Meet on March 25th!

The next meeting of the Lowcountry Fire Wives will be held on Wednesday, March 25, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Jim-N-Nick's Bar-B-Q, 4964 Centre Pointe Drive in North Charleston. All wives, fiances or significant others of active duty, volunteer or retired firefighters are invited to attend!

2017-05-23T21:50:46-04:00

Chaplain Herman Hampton Completes Training

Congratulations to our Team Chaplain Herman Hampton on his completion of the Pastoral Crisis Intervention program with our friends at the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy. This training will enhance his ability to minister to our firefighters and their families throughout the Lowcountry.

2017-05-23T21:50:46-04:00

Lowcountry Fire Brigade to Meet on March 26th!

The Lowcountry Fire Brigade (formerly Lowcountry Fire Bagpipes and Drums) is open to all firefighters/EMS personnel and anyone who wants to learn and play bagpipes, snare, tenor or bass drums. No experience is necessary. Just a willingness to learn and play. There is a giant gap here in the Lowcountry of a Fire/EMS based pipe [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:46-04:00

Will You Help Us?

My friends, today, I come to you with some weight on my heart. Yesterday, in our statewide Firefighter Assistance and Support Team (F.A.S.T.) meeting, we discussed the Team’s “Finding Hope” initiative. This initiative began several months ago when we came together to develop training and resources to address the issue of suicide in our Fire [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:47-04:00

Next Team Meeting Scheduled for March 18th!

The next meeting of the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Team headquarters located at 6390 Dorchester Road in North Charleston. All members are urged to come and anyone interested in our Team is invited to attend.

2017-05-23T21:50:47-04:00

Planning a Wedding?

The warm temperatures the last two days have us thinking of Spring. While the weekend will shock us back to reality, we can't help but think about the excitement of getting out to enjoy the coming warm weather. And with that comes the thoughts of love in the air and firefighter weddings! We are already [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:47-04:00

2nd Annual NCFD Corn Hole Tournament Set for March 20th!

The 2nd Annual NCFD Corn Hole Tournament to benefit the Carolina Children's Charity in memory of Jonathan Kennedy will be held on March 20, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm., in the back parking lot of the North Charleston City Hall.Registration is $ 20.00 for a two person team and lunch will be available for [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:47-04:00

Lowcountry Fire Wives to Get Together on March 12th!

The next meeting of the Lowcountry Fire Wives is scheduled for Thursday, March 12th, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team office on Dorchester Road in North Charleston. All members are reminded to bring your supplies so you can learn how to do the hats and the elastic for the mourning bands.

2017-05-23T21:50:47-04:00

Lowcountry Retired Firefighters to Meet March 19th!

The next meeting of the Lowcountry Retired Firefighters "Hooked Up" program will be on Thursday, March 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Ryan's Family Restaurant on St. Andrews Blvd. West of the Ashley. All retirees and their guest from all departments are invited to attend. The Lowcountry has many retired firefighters from out of [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:48-04:00

New Program Under Development!

Ladies, we need your help. Our Team is presently developing a new training program to address the dynamics of living in a Fire Service family. We expect to have this program completed in the very near future to be offered to all of you. We are asking that you assist us by sharing some of [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:48-04:00

State F.A.S.T. Team to Meet on March 12th

The South Carolina State Firefighter Association's Firefighter Assistance and Support Team (F.A.S.T.) will meet on Thursday, March 12, 2015, beginning at 10:00 a.m, in the Denny Auditorium of the South Carolina Fire Academy in Columbia. All members of F.A.S.T. are invited to attend along with others who may have an interest in being a part [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:48-04:00

Lowcountry Fire Wives to Meet Again!

The next meeting of the Lowcountry Fire Wives will be this Friday, February 27, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team headquarters located at 6390 Dorchester Road in North Charleston. Come join them as they are working on some great projects!

2017-05-23T21:50:48-04:00

Myrtle Beach Wives to Start Fire Department Support Group!

We are excited to share the news of an organizational meeting of the Myrtle Beach Fire Department's new Wives' Support Group, Their first meeting will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015, beginning at 6:45 p.m., at Aruel's Restaurant located at 740 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. If you are a MBFD wife, [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:49-04:00

Taking Care of Each Other……………………

It seems that every day now we are seeing articles, news stories, Facebook posts, training notices, online programs and other links on the subject of behavioral health care for our firefighters, EMS and law enforcement personnel. Never before, in the history of the first responder world, has there been more information and resources available to [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:50-04:00

“A Good Shepherd Should Always Smell Like the Sheep”

We are blessed on our Team to have good people who give of their time and talents to taking care of the emotional needs of our first responders. Without question, our Senior Chaplain Doug Farmer, brings great wisdom and expertise to our mission. Read here as writes in an article for the Southeastern Fire Chiefs, [...]

2015-02-16T22:55:19-05:00

Pastoral Crisis Intervention Class Coming Up in March!

Our Friends of the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy will be presenting the Pastoral Crisis Intervention Program on March 11-13, 2015 in North Charleston, Several of our Team members have taken this course and we believe it to be a very worthwhile class in preparing to carry out our mission. It is being held here in North [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:50-04:00

Lowcountry Fire Wives Meeting Coming Up!

Calling all Fire Wives! We are going to have a meeting on February 19th at 10:30 am at the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team office located at 6390 Dorchester Road in North Charleston. We have some exciting new ideas to get involved with. We would like to have a meeting every other month during the day [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:50-04:00

Offering A Helping Hand…………….

Many of you keep up with our Team activities through this FB page as we post our activities and events in which we are involved throughout the community. Since our beginning, we have believed that being involved in supporting you and your organizations in the community is how we gain your trust, get to know [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:50-04:00

Join Us in Beaufort County for F.A.S.T. Team Training!

We will be joining other members of our statewide F.A.S.T. Team in the Burton Fire District down in Beaufort County to present our Peer Training Program on Thursday and Friday, February 12th and 13th. We still have openings in the class and invite any interested fire or EMS personnel to join us. Membership on the [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:51-04:00

LFST to be featured on A & E’s “Shipping Wars”!!

Tune into the A & E Channel on Tuesday, February 10th, at 10:00 p.m., to watch us have some fun. We participated in the filming of an episode of Shipping Wars several months ago and had a blast! The photo shows the crew with Dusty Davie of Shipping Wars on the day of the shoot! [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:53-04:00

Our Team Receives Grant from The Point!!

We are extremely excited to share that we have been awarded a grant from The Point again this year. The Point is a non-profit women's organization from the Sea Islands of Charleston who work together to raise money to support the community in many different ways. Our grant is earmarked to assist women in our [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:54-04:00

Steel Pony 2015 Coming in August!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Steel Pony 2015 is coming and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. You don’t want to miss it as we celebrate the 5th year of this event. Beautiful cars and trucks in many divisions including emergency vehicles, supported by hundreds of our motorcycle friends arriving in procession, great food, [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:54-04:00

Peer Team Training Coming in February!

The South Carolina State Firefighters Association’s F.A.S.T. Team will be presenting a Peer Training Class at the Burton Fire Department in Beaufort County on February 12th and 13th, 2015. This class will prepare participants to work in their departments to form their own peer teams and/or to become members of the statewide Firefighter Assistance and [...]

2017-05-23T21:50:54-04:00

Palmetto Lowcountry Vintage Fire Apparatus Association Meeting Set

The next meeting of the Palmetto Lowcountry Vintage Fire Apparatus Association will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team office located at 6390 Dorchester Road in North Charleston. Lunch will be provided beginning at 12:00 noon. Anyone interested in vintage fire apparatus is invited to [...]

2014-12-21T14:44:01-05:00

SC State Firefighters Association F.A.S.T. Team in North Charleston!

An organizational meeting of the Wives' F.A.S.T. Peer Team was held on Saturday. December 6th, at the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team headquarters with seven wives in attendance.  Gerald Mishoe, the LFST leader and the SC State Firefighters Association F.A.S.T. Team Lowcountry Coordinator, made a presentation on the FAST Team and the Wives' component. The "Finding [...]

2014-12-14T12:46:05-05:00

Wives’ Peer Team Meetings Coming Up Soon!

Organizational meetings for those of you interested in helping form a statewide Wives’ Peer Team as a part of our Firefighter Assistance and Support Team (F.A.S.T.) are coming up soon!  There will be three different dates available for you to attend and we will have additional dates after the holidays.  The first three meetings are [...]

2014-10-20T22:57:10-04:00

S.C. State Firefighters Association’s F.A.S.T. Team to begin New Initiative to Include Wives!

The SC State Firefighters Association’s Firefighter Assistance and Support Team (F.A.S.T.) is beginning a new initiative to form a Wives’ Peer Team in various locations around the state to train and enable wives to be peers to the wives and significant others of our firefighters/first responders in their time of need. This Wives’ Team would [...]

2014-10-11T20:45:47-04:00

“Firehouse Fuel” Costa Rican Arabica Coffee – Now Available!

  Our "Firehouse Fuel" coffee is now available for purchase. Makes a great gift as a single gift or as an addition to a gift basket.  Freshly roasted and ground by Coastal Coffee Roasters in Summerville, this Costa Rican Arabica coffee is smooth as silk!  Call (843) 609-8300 or email us at www.firefightersupport.org to get [...]

2014-10-02T14:05:33-04:00
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