Whitefield Fire Department

Whitefield FD — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:53:10 +0000

Welcome to our website. The Whitefield Fire Department has been serving its community for 40 years. Our firefighters respond to hundreds of incidents each year, covering over 25 square miles in Anderson, SC. Our fleet is compromised of two engines, a 2000 gallon tanker, a rescue and grass truck. We hope you enjoy our website.

Whitefield and Broadway firefighters extinguish structure fire on Brown Rd

Whitefield FD — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:49:17 +0000

On February 5, Whitefield and Broadway fire departments responded to Brown Rd in Belton to a fire involving a fully involved vacant home. Firefighters had the blaze under control in less than 10 minutes. The cause of fire is under investigation.

McAlister Road Auto Accident

Whitefield FD — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:32:21 +0000

On January 31, Whitefield firefighters responded to a single-car auto accident. Firefighters found the vehicle down an enbankment on McAlister Rd. One patient was transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters respond to head-on collision

Whitefield FD — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:22:30 +0000

On January 28, Engine 22 and Rescue 22 responded to a head-on collision on Bowlan Rd. Four patients were transported to a local hospital by Belton and Williamston EMS.

Whitefield firefighters respond to auto accident on Old Williamston Rd

Whitefield FD — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:45:09 +0000

Engine 22, Rescue 22 and Brush 22 responded to a single-car accident on January 7. Firefighters utilized Res-Q-Jack equipment recently donated by a grant through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to stabilize the vehicle prior to accessing the patient. Firefighters then accessed the patient by removing the front windsheild. Pelzer and MedShore emergency medical services then packaged and loaded the patient into an awaiting ambulance.

Whitefield firefighters assist West Pelzer FD with auto accident involving overturned fuel tanker

Whitefield FD — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:58:08 +0000

On November 4, Whitefield firefighters assisted West Pelzer FD with an auto accident involving an overturned tanker truck hauling approximately 8, 800 gallons of fuel. Firefighters assisted with setting up a landing zone for the LifeFlight helicopter and provided manpower for the accident scene. Engine 22 and Rescue 22 responded along with several HazMat units.

Independent-Mail article - Updated Independent-Mail article - WSPA article - WYFF article

Whitefield firefighters respond to car vs. building

Whitefield FD — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:34:24 +0000

On November 4, Rescue 22 responded to the Exxon station on Highway 29 N at Breazeale Rd for an auto accident involving a structure. No one was injured in the accident.

Whitefield FD responds to two-car accident with entrapment

Whitefield FD — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:54:33 +0000

On September 10, Whitefield FD was dispatched to a two-car auto accident. One patient required extrication. Broadway FD, West Pelzer FD, Williamston EMS, Pelzer EMS and Belton EMS assisted.

Anderson Independent-Mail Article

Carrageen Dr Structure Fire

Whitefield FD — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:42:04 +0000

Whitefield FD, along with Piercetown FD and West Pelzer FD responded to a house fire on July 17. First arriving personnel observed fire in the garage area, but the fire quickly spread throughout the home. A primary search was conducted for possible occupants. It was later determined that no one was home at the time of the fire.

Anderson Independent article - WSPA article

Moores Mill Rd Structure Fire

Whitefield FD — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:02:12 +0000

Whitefield firefighters responded to Moores Mill Rd in Pelzer on July 16 to assist West Pelzer FD and Wren FD with R.I.T. Engine 22 and Brush 22 responded with manpower.

Anderson Independent Article - WYFF Article – WSPA Article