Rapid residential growth in areas like Greenwood and Spartanburg County, South Carolina, is overwhelming fire services. Call volumes are surging due to population increases outpacing emergency infrastructure, leading to strained response times. Fires burn hotter and faster today, making every second critical—Battalion Chief Franklin Cloninger emphasized sending the closest unit possible to save lives.
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Staffing and Training Efforts
- Hiring and Stability: Greenwood maintains stable staffing but struggles to meet national standards set by groups like the International Association of Fire Fighters. They’re in constant recruitment mode.
- In-House Training: To speed up onboarding, the department shifted more training internal, reducing…