Denmark Fire Department

04/22/2026

This morning at 0256 station 3 was dispatched for a 10-70 structure fire on voorhees rd. Engine 301 arrived on scene to a well involved house on fire. Engine 302,Tanker 303 and units from surrounding dept’s responded to the scene as well.
A huge thanks to Bamberg City Fire Department,Govan Fire Department,Denmark Police Department, SC Thorne Ambulance Olar FD, Colston FD and others who assisted us on this call

04/22/2026

Denmark was dispatched at 1614 for the report of a single car 10-50 roll over with entrapment on hwy 78 towards blackville. Engine 301 arrived on scene with one vehicle in the middle of the road way and the patient had self extricated from the vehicle. 310 responded to the scene as well. Thank you to Thorne Ambulance and Meducare for the assistance 

04/17/2026

Station 3 was dispatched around 1600hrs for mutual aid to barnwell county to assist with a working structure and brush fire. Tanker 303 responded as well as several members to assist with man power.

04/16/2026

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban; restriction on all outdoor burning goes into effect at 7 a.m. Friday

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m. Friday, April 17.

A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.

Forestry Commission officials cite a particularly dangerous mix of elevated wildfire risk factors through the weekend that warrant limiting all ignitions in the interest of public safety.

Rapidly escalating drought conditions across the state, a critical decrease in relative humidities over the next several days and gusty winds that are expected to accompany an approaching cold front will combine to create extreme fire danger.

"When it’s this dry – energy release component values are at high-to-critical levels – we’re just as likely, if not more, to see wildfires that are fuel-driven rather than wind-driven. Add the other volatile conditions of increased wind and lower relative humidity, and it becomes an especially precarious situation,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. "These conditions not only increase the likelihood of wildfires igniting easily and spreading rapidly, but would also make them more difficult for firefighters to control.”

While the ban does not apply to fires used for the preparation of food or fires used in appropriate enclosures (portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or permanent fire pits constructed of stone, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material that conforms with all applicable South Carolina fire codes), Forestry Commission officials urge the utmost caution burning outdoors under these exemptions.

Likewise, citizens should exercise extreme vigilance operating any equipment that could create sparks, avoid parking on dry grass and refrain from using fireworks.

The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.

Shareable release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260416.pdf

04/14/2026

To the Dedicated 911 Dispatchers of Bamberg County,
We would like to recognize and thank you for the incredible work you do each and every day. While you may not always be seen, your voice is often the first calm presence people hear during some of the most stressful and frightening moments of their lives.
You all are the vital link between chaos and coordination, providing reassurance, direction, and lifesaving communication when it matters most.

So from Denmark station 3 we would like to specially thank each one of y’all for the part you play in us serving our city and it’s residents, without y’all our job would be impossible 

04/12/2026

Station 3 was dispatched at 0103hrs this morning for a working structure fire. Engine 301 arrived on scene to a fully involved mobile home fire. Bamberg City Fire Department station 1 was requested for assistance, Thank y’all we appreciate it. 

04/08/2026

Forestry Commission issuing statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective at 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 8.

The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire.

In addition to a widespread deficit of rainfall that continues to intensify drought over much of the state, Wednesday’s forecast includes gusty winds higher than 20 mph and relative humidities under 25% in places.

Because current weather conditions are very conducive to fires escaping easily and spreading rapidly, anyone considering outdoor burning should take extra precautions if they still choose to burn under a Red Flag Fire Alert. Those who have burned recently should return to monitor their burn areas and ensure the dry conditions don’t cause any rekindling.

“Wildfire potential is always higher this time of year, and our use of the Red Flag Fire Alert a few weeks ago made a huge difference in the number of new ignitions,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “This warning is a great tool that encourages citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. We’re simply asking for people to respect the weather, be smart and stay safe.”

Adding to the danger, particularly in the western part of the state, are the heavy fuel loads that remain in our forests from Hurricane Helene. Not only can these downed, drying trees and other fuels act as kindling, increasing the risk of wildfire ignition and spread, but they also are likely to impede firefighters’ access, adversely impacting response capability.

Although a Red Flag Fire Alert does not ban outdoor burning, it does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire managers will continuously monitor the situation.

Press release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-RedFlagFireAlert-260408.pdf

04/07/2026

Last night at 2318hrs station 3 was dispatched for a structure fire on hwy 321. Engine 301 arrived on scene to working fire. Tanker 303 and Rescue 310 both were on scene as well as apparatus from other departments. Cause of the fire is still under investigation
A big thank you to all that assisted last night Bamberg City Fire Department,Govan Fire Department, Colston fire department,Thorne Ambulance,and Bamberg County Sheriff's Office. And thanks to City of Barnwell Fire Department for responding with their ladder truck to assist us as well. We appreciate the help

04/01/2026

Fire Safe South Carolina congratulates 241 South Carolina fire departments for receiving the 2025 Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation. For more information:https://llr.sc.gov/aboutus/mediacenter/news/2026/FSSC%202026%20Press%20Release.pdf

03/27/2026

At 1305hrs station 3 was dispatched to the intersection of hwy 321 and Pitt rd for a 2 car MVA. Engine 301 and Rescue 310 responded to the scene and Engine 302 set up an LZ
Thanks to Thorne Ambulance, Bamberg County Sheriff's Office, Denmark Police Department, SC for the help

03/27/2026

Going into effect at 4:00 pm today

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban, effective at 4 p.m. today

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 4 p.m. today.

A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.

The ban does not apply to fires used for the preparation of food or fires used in appropriate enclosures (portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or permanent fire pits constructed of stone, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material that conforms with all applicable South Carolina fire codes).

Forestry Commission officials say weather conditions over the next several days present a greatly elevated potential for fires igniting easily and spreading rapidly. Dangerously low relative humidities – reaching below 20% in some areas – combined with extremely dry fuels statewide and gusty winds will create a particularly volatile mix of wildfire risk factors throughout the weekend.

"In addition to the intensifying drought conditions, the weather we’re going to see statewide over the next several days makes it ripe for any fire that starts to burn intensely and move fast,” SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones said. "While these conditions can make wildfires ignite easily anywhere and make it more challenging for firefighters to contain, we’re really concerned about areas where events like Hurricane Helene and recent ice damage have led to higher amounts of fuel. This burning ban is necessary to limit ignitions to the maximum extent possible to prevent severe wildfires for public safety purposes."

The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.

Shareable link:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260327.pdf