About Us
Originated in 1972, we are an all volunteer fire department, located about six miles east of the city of Aiken, South Carolina, in the rural community called Couchton. We serve 75 square miles with ten vehicles and a current membership of thirty firefighters, support personnel, and young cadets. We provide fire protection, first responder medical calls, response and removal of individuals trapped in wrecked vehicles, and even help clear roadways after storms.
How We Prepare
We train every Tuesday evening, combining hands-on practice with class lecture. We clean and service our tools and equipment to make sure everything is in working order. All that we learn and do prepares us to better serve our community of 6,000 citizens while keeping ourselves as safe as possible. We train as if our life depends on it, because in many cases it does.
What We Do
We are here for our community. As indicated by the chart, last year we responded to 254 calls. All calls are categorized into types and of those, which are mutual aid. Mutual Aid being where we assist neighboring fire departments with manpower and/or apparatus and they in turn assist us when needed.
