Fire Department · Combination
Kershaw County Fire Service
Camden, SC · Kershaw County
“"COURAGE * COMMITMENT * DEDICATION"”
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Department careers page ↗Kershaw County Fire Service (KCFS) provides fire protection and emergency response to Kershaw County, South Carolina, operating out of an administrative office at 515 Walnut Street in Camden. The department is led by Fire Chief W. Matthew Bullard, with William Glover serving as Director of Emergency Services.
Community engagement is central to the department's identity. Beyond fire suppression, KCFS distributes smoke alarms, performs business fire inspections, provides fire reports and 911 address signage, and sends educational speakers into the community.
The department leans on volunteers drawn from the county and invites residents "who want to help out their community" to join. A dedicated Junior Firefighter program introduces Kershaw County youth under 18 to the fire service.
Kershaw County Fire Service recruits volunteers directly through its website: prospective members complete a contact form and can indicate any certifications they already hold, and "Someone will be in contact with you within 3-5 business days." Volunteers must be at least 18, complete a SLED background check, and be approved by a membership vote of the volunteer fire department.
Paid (career) positions are posted through the Kershaw County government jobs portal, linked from the department's "Now Hiring" announcements. For questions, candidates can reach Fire Chief W. Matthew Bullard or Director of Emergency Services William Glover at 803-425-1522.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old (volunteer)
- Complete a SLED background check
- Be approved by membership vote of the volunteer fire department
Hiring process
- Submit an application/contact form on the KCFS website (indicate any certifications held)
- A department representative makes contact within 3-5 business days
- Complete a SLED background check
- Receive approval through a membership vote of the volunteer fire department
What are the requirements to become a volunteer firefighter?
You must be at least 18 years old, complete a SLED background check, and be approved through a membership vote of the volunteer fire department.
How do I apply to volunteer with Kershaw County Fire Service?
Submit an application through the volunteer contact form at joinkcfs.com/volunteer. Someone from the department will be in contact with you within 3-5 business days.
Do I need certifications to apply?
No specific certifications are stated as mandatory for entry. On the application you can indicate any credentials you already hold, such as Fire Academy 1152 / Firefighter 1 / Firefighter 2, EMT-Basic through Paramedic, Hazmat Ops/Tech, Technical Rescue, Confined Space, Trench Rescue, Swift Water, CPR, and Auto Extrication.
Are there paid (career) firefighter positions?
Yes. Paid openings are posted through the Kershaw County government jobs portal, linked from the department's Now Hiring announcements.
Is there an option for youth interested in the fire service?
Yes. Kershaw County Fire Service runs a Junior Firefighter Program for Kershaw County youth under the age of 18.