KERSHAW COUNTY FIRE SERVICE
Established in 1974, the Kershaw County Fire Service provides fire protection to the residents of the Bethune, Cassatt, Mt. Pisgah, Abney, Timrod, Westville, Lake Wateree, Boykin, Charlotte-Thompson, Doby's Mill, Liberty Hill, Elgin, Pine Grove and Lugoff communities.
Did you know that volunteers make up 92% of the firefighters who serve in Kershaw County Fire Service?
Kershaw County Fire Service (KCFS) was established as an all-volunteer department in 1974. Over the years Kershaw County's population has grown exponentially and this growth has placed more demand on the all-volunteer service. In 2019, County Council approved adding 10 paid firefighters to the county fire service, therefore, KCFS became a combination department (paid and volunteer members).
In 2022, County Council approved additional firefighters, therefore establishing full time firefighters at the Blaney, Shepard, Pine Grove and Westville stations with 24/7 fire coverage.
KCFS cannot function without the support of volunteer members. KCFS is looking for men and women ages 18+ to volunteer in their local communities. KCFS serves all the unincorporated areas of Kershaw County that are not served by Lugoff or Camden Fire Departments. This also includes the towns of Bethune and Elgin.
Command Staff
Fire Chief W. Matthew Bullard
Deputy Fire Chief Steven Teal
Recruitment & Retention / Training Division
Batt. Chief Bradley Branham
Full Time Personnel
1st Shift
Batt. Chief Gary Parnell
Capt. Blake Stokes
Lt. Tony Rabon
Engineer Talley Truesdale
Engineer Garrett Arrington
Firefighter Harry Shannon
Firefighter Chris Baxley
2nd Shift
Batt. Chief (Vacant)
Capt. Ben Moseley
Lt. Jordan Cooper
Engineer Bubba Hinson
Engineer Josh McManus
Firefighter Collin Moye
Firefighter Ian Barden
3rd Shift
Batt. Chief Rollie Reynolds
Capt. Casey Miles
Lt. Caleb Legrand
Engineer Jason Baker
Engineer David Hinson Jr.
Firefighter Chase Doar
Firefighter Chandler Oates
Fire Marshal / CRR Division
Deputy Fire Marshal Phil Elliott (Part Time)
CRR Coordinator Capt. Blake Stokes
Volunteer Officers
Batt. Chief Shawn Powers - Vol. County Battalion Chief
Capt. Jeff Murphy - District 1
Capt. Wesley Bass - District 2
Capt. Brandon Price - District 3
Capt. Clay Catoe - District 4
Lt. Brian Cox - Sta. 11
Lt. Adam Watson - Sta. 12
Lt. Clarence "Pig" Johnson - Sta. 13
Lt. Jarrett Lawson - Sta. 13
Lt. David Lucas - Sta. 14
Sta. 15 Lt. Vacant
Lt. Charlie Catoe - Sta. 16
Lt. Erik Templar - Sta. 17
Lt. Lee Debruhl - Sta. 18
Lt. Jamie Brown - Sta. 19
Sta. 20 Lt. Vacant
Sta. 21 Lt. Vacant
Sta. 22 Lt. Vacant