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Laurens Fire Department

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Join the Laurens Fire Department

Now hiring: Entry - Level Firefighter
Be part of a team that’s growing — and so is our fleet! A new fire engine is on the way to keep our firefighters equipped with the best technology for our community’s safety.

 

48/96 Schedule

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • Competitive pay

  • Paid training & health insurance

  • Paid annual, sick & holiday leave

  • South Carolina PORS Retirement

Minimum Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Valid SC Driver’s License/EVDT

  • Firefighter I certified

 

How to Apply

  • Email: Send your application to Neil Roberts, Fire Chief at nroberts@cityoflaurenssc.com.

  • Download Application Here

  • Online: Apply at cityoflaurenssc.com/firedepartment.

  • In Person: Drop off your completed application at the Laurens Fire Department or City Hall during business hours.

Have questions?  Call 864-984-3312.

In case of an emergency please dial 911 

411 Mill Street, Laurens, SC 29360

(864) 984-3312

The Laurens Fire Department is a combination of paid and volunteer firefighters.

The department is staffed by 14 full-time firefighters and 20 part-time firefighters. Personnel are trained in interior structural firefighting, Confined Spaces Rescue, Haz. Mat., Medical First Responder, fire prevention and trench rescue. The Laurens City Fire Department was formed in 1884 and has a class 1 ISO rating.

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Neil Roberts

Fire Chief

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Justin Edwards

Assistant Fire Chief - Fire Marshall

© 2021 by The City of Laurens, SC. 

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