The Chester Fire Department proudly provides fire protection and emergency response services to the residents, businesses, and industries within the Chester Fire District—a 34.2-square-mile area located in the heart of Chester County, including the City of Chester.

 Our Services

 Fire Protection

Swift, professional response to fires and natural disasters—protecting lives, property, and the environment.

 Fire Safety Education

Community-focused programs that promote fire prevention, safety awareness, and emergency preparedness.

 Training & Development

Advanced firefighter training using a live fire tower, confined space props, and specialized instruction areas at our state-of-the-art training complex.

 Emergency Response

24/7 readiness to respond to all emergencies with speed, skill, and dedication.

 Our Team

• ISO Rating: 2/10 (Effective April 1, 2022)
• Personnel:
  • 27 paid employees
  • ~18 volunteer/part-time firefighters
• Leadership & Support Staff:
  • Fire Chief
  • Deputy Fire Chief
  • Division Chief of Inspections/Training
  • Administrative Assistant
• Shift Operations:
  • 24 paid shift personnel (8 per shift)
  • 24-hour on / 48-hour off schedule
  • All off-duty and part-time staff are pager-alerted for emergency response

 Our Stations

Station One
156 Columbia Street, Chester, SC

• Headquarters & administrative offices 
• Apparatus: 2 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 tanker, 1 brush truck, 1 utility truck, 1 rescue truck, 1 Fire Chief vehicle, 1 Deputy Chief vehicle, 1 Training/ Fire Marshal vehicle, 1 Battalion Chief vehicle.
• Staffed by 6 shift employees

Station Ten
988 McCandless Road, Chester, SC

• Home to the Chester County Emergency Services Training Center
• Apparatus: 3 engines, 1 tanker, 1 brush truck
• Staffed by 2 shift employees
• Includes classroom, live fire tower, confined space props, and air cascade room

 Chester Fire District – Ready to Serve at a moments notice