South Carolina State Fire 4.89

The Division of Fire and Life Safety’s goal is to make South Carolina safer by providing programs and services to enhance the quality of life for citizens, visitors, and firefighters. The Division consists of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the S.C. Fire Academy, and the S.C. Emergency Response Task Force.

The South Carolina Fire Academy is committed to provide fire and life safety programs and service that enhance quality of life for South Carolina citizens, visitors, and firefighters.

The S.C. Fire Academy is operated for the express purpose of educating and training the state's paid, volunteer, and industrial fire service personnel. The Fire Academy also provides leadership, guidance, and services to help the fire service carry out its responsibilities at the local level.

The role of the S.C. Emergency Response Task Force (SCERTF) is to assist local, regional, and state governments in times of need.