Great day at the Sandy Branch annual pancake breakfast. We broke records by serving over 300 people and receiving over $4300 in donations. All proceeds from this event will go to Ricky, the Bethia firefighter that was struck by an uprooted tree during the relief efforts from hurricane Helene. Money raised will go to his wife and family for travel, lodging, and medical expenses. We want to thank the community for their attendance, generosity, and support. A job well done by all!!
Great day at the McCormick County Library for the Kids Firefighter Fun Day. Special thanks to Donna England for coordinating the event and reading the kids a story. Lisa Rutland and Ralph Layton from Sandy Branch showed the kids their firefighting gear and taught them about fire safety. Mark Boerner and Ron Connor showed the kids the fire truck and equipment. A great time was had by all!!
Please join us, the Sandy Branch Volunteer Fire Department and Ed Meyers 1st responders, in celebrating Russ Griffeth's retirement. Russ has 10+ years of dedicated service as a 1st Responder. He had always brought professionalism and dedication to each 911 call he responded to. He always went above and beyond to help his follow citizens within the community. It is important to recognize the selfless dedication of people like Russ. If you see him out and about, take a moment to thank him for all his hard work. We wish you well as you turn the page onto your next chapter.
Dean Domas and Ralph Layton having fun with the kids. Click on each image for more information.
Please join us, the Sandy Branch Volunteer Fire Department and Ed Meyers 1st responders, in celebrating Gary and Colleen Smith's retirement. Gary has 10+ years of dedicated service as a firefighter and 1st Responder. Colleen had also completed training, became certified, and joined the 1st responders team. As Chief Morris stated, volunteerism is becoming less common throughout the country, it is more important than ever to recognize the selfless acts of people like yourselves who are willing to give up valuable personal time to help others in need. Without volunteers like yourselves, our community would be without adequate fire protection and would lack benefits of the speedy initial medical care we provide to our citizens. We wish you both well as you turn the page onto your next chapter.
Please join us, Sandy Branch Volunteer Fire Department and Ed Meyers 1st responders, in celebrating Ruth Obermeyer’s retirement. Ruth has been a valuable 1st responder for several years within the department. Her dedication to the community is second to none. She had always brought professionalism and dedication to each 911 call she responded to. Her hard work and that special smile will be missed by everyone. If you see Ruth out and about in the Community, take a moment to thank her for all her hard work. We wish you well as you turn the page onto your next chapter.
Special thanks to the families and significant others that support the firefighters and 1st responders.
Sandy Branch Volunteer Fire Department
119 Holiday Rd McCormick, SC 29835
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