Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department

2 days ago

Public Service Announcement:
South Carolina Forestry Service are conducting a controlled burn of 100 acres per the forestry service website below. We are seeing a haze in our general area that should dissipate depending on weather conditions.

THIS IS A CONTROLLED BURN.

www.state.sc.us/forest/scnotifs.htm

Burn Information
County: Lancaster
Location:@ 34 47 00.28 @ 80 40 00.21
Burn Type: HAZARD REDUCTION
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South Carolina Forestry Commission Home Page

state.sc.us

The South Carolina Forestry Commission protects, promotes, nurtures, and enhances the forest lands of South Carolina

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Ash and smoke lingering at Walden Pond. Thanks for the report.

I knew I smelt something burning. Thanks for the notification.

Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department

4 days ago

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Don't take volunteer firefighters for granted

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We do little to support or thank our volunteer firefighters, who in many communities risk their lives on our behalf.

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Thank you

Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department shared a Close before you doze.

1 week ago

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In a house fire, are you safer sleeping with your bedroom doors open or closed? See the dramatic, life-saving difference a door can make. #CloseBeforeYouDoze Find more resources from UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute to share with your community at https://closeyourdoor.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Vision Statement

The Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is comprised of families serving other families striving to provide emergency response, prevention, and training that exceeds the expectations of our community.

Values

1. Integrity – We will do the right thing, at the right time, in the right situation to provide services and care beyond reproach, which garners trust and respect from our community

2. Professionalism – We will display an image that demonstrates the highest levels of excellence in our profession. We will back up this image by delivering a highly skilled team in response to calls for service by our community.

3. Commitment – We embrace and devote ourselves to the community as our family and will continually improve our knowledge and skills to ensure excellent service delivery. We will uphold our values, strive to attain our vision, and remain tactically disiplined.