Bluffton, SC (June 18, 2024) – The Bluffton Township Fire District (BTFD) is proud to announce it has received its fifth Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation during the recent South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference. This prestigious recognition marks BTFD as one of only 46 fire departments in the state to have achieved this designation every year since the program’s inception.
The Fire Safe SC designation highlights fire departments that consistently demonstrate excellence in reducing fires and related injuries, educating the community on risk reduction practices, and promoting fire safety messaging. Achieving this designation requires rigorous training, high-quality data collection, and collaboration with community partners to conduct in-home safety visits.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace congratulated BTFD on the accomplishment stating, “Achieving the Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation is a testament to the fire district’s hard work, training, and outreach. By going above and beyond in reducing fires and related injuries, educating others on risk reduction practices, and consistently spreading fire safety messaging throughout our neighborhoods, you’ve made a significant impact on the safety and well-being of the community.”
Fire Safe SC, launched in 2017, is a collaborative effort involving the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, the South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs, the South Carolina Fire Marshal Association, the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, and the South Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. The initiative aims to unite, engage, support, and serve fire departments across the state in their mission to enhance fire safety.
BTFD’s continued dedication to these efforts underscores their commitment to the safety and well-being of the Bluffton community. The department’s proactive approach and community-focused strategies are key factors in achieving this recognition year after year.
For more information about the Fire Safe SC program and a complete list of designated communities, please visit www.firesafe.sc.gov.