The Irmo Fire Foundation was presented with a generous donation for the Al Morganelli Scholarship Fund by Mrs. Kathy Morganelli Monday, November 28th. Al Morganelli was a lifetime member and supporter of the Irmo Fire District who passed away in November 2021. The Al Morganelli Scholarship Fund was created toContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District and Foundation will be hosting a community “Santa Photos at the Firehouse” event this weekend! This is a fundraiser for the Irmo Fire Foundation. “‘Tis the season for Christmas photos! Join the Irmo Fire District and Foundation at our Headquarters Station this Saturday, November 12th, forContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District was presented with stuffed toy donations by Sylvan Learning of Irmo. Sylvan Learning collected numerous toys and stuffed animals during a “Christmas in July” drive they hosted over the summer. The firemen give stuffed animals/toys to children as a means of comfort during traumatic situations. TheContinue Reading
Irmo Fire partnered with Beginnings-SC to host a Back to School Bash for deaf & hard of hearing families. The 7th Annual Back to School Bash for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Families was a fun, educational event for the deaf & hard of hearing community, and was packed with numerousContinue Reading
IFD is pleased to have been recognized by the State Fire Marshal’s Office for meeting all the requirements to become a 2022 Fire Safe SC Community Designation. We were honored to receive this designation at the annual State Fire-Rescue Conference this past June. This marks our 3rd consecutive year as aContinue Reading
Firefighters from E171 responded to reports of an entrapped kitten this afternoon. Upon arrival, the kitten was found to be wedged between the wheel well and the engine of a motor vehicle. Firefighters had to disassemble the wheel well to safely extricate the kitten. They have since named him Roscoe.Continue Reading
Irmo Fire District has a new Captain. Irmo Fire Department announced the promotion of Casey Clinkscales from Acting Captain to Captain. Clinkscales began his career with Irmo Fire in 2016. Since his time with the department, he has achieved each promotional rank from Probationary Firefighter, FF1, FF2, FF3, Driver Operator,Continue Reading
Fire Marshall Brian Haley is celebrating 20 years as a member of the Irmo Fire District. Haley began his career with IFD as a volunteer firefighter in December of 2000 at the Harbison station which is now Ashleigh Furniture. He has risen through the ranks over the years to hisContinue Reading
A fire that broke out at the Gleneagle Apartment Homes on St. Andrews Road near the intersection of I-26 displaced 16 adults and 13 children and destroyed eight apartments. The fire happened around 5 pm December 13 which started as a cooking fire and then spread through the apartment, ontoContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire Foundation and the Irmo Fire District have worked together to create a 2022 Year Calendar. The calendar, available just in time for the holidays, features photographs of the men and women that make up the Irmo Fire District. Proceeds from calendar sales will go towards funding futureContinue Reading
More than a dozen emergency vehicles responded to a fire alarm at the Friarsgate Centre located at 107 N. Royal Tower Rd. in Irmo. Smoke was seen coming from different areas on the roof and firefighters worked to determine its source. According to IFD officials, an electrical fire started inContinue Reading