January 25, 2007 - 211 Cannonball Run - A structure fire already envolved before being discovered and was reported at 14:16 hours. Pushed with 40 mph wind gust and manpower shortage, the Firefighters were still able to salvage the family's furniture and personnel items. Assisting Fire Departments were Gowensville F.D., TygerRiver F.D., Campobello F.D., Inman Community F.D. and Spartanburg County Emergency Preparness

2006 Awards Banquet

2006 Firefighter of the Year Jason Melton. Award presented by Asst. Chief Brent Blackwell and Chief Lee Jeffcoat.

2006 Rookie Firefighter of the Year Darren Korpi. Award presented by Asst. Chief Brent Blackwell and Chief Lee Jeffcoat.

2006 Life Saving Award presented to Captain Tony Patton. Award presented by Asst. Chief Brent Blackwell.

2006 Life Saving Award presented to Asst. Chief Brent Blackwell. Award presented by Chief Lee Jeffcoat.

A motor vehicle accident involving an overturned truck forced HSFD HazMat personnel to close the highway for seven hours for clean up as 100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into a SJWD water shed station. One minor injury occurred and Incident command was used to insure a smooth operation that involved six different agencies.

Firefighters from HSFD teach fire and life safety to students at the elementary school. Teachers and Faculty are always encouraged to help.

July 4, 2005 - More than 500 visitors attended the station's Ribbon Cutting and Open House which provided an inside look at the new state of the art facility. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

January 2005 - More than a dozen Holly Springs Firefighters work to free a large calf who had became trapped in a river after it became submerged and a tree fell on top of her. The owner had been missing the calf to 2 days before discovering her trapped. He had worked to free her for several hours before contacting the fire station for assistance. The firefighters worked for 2 hours before freeing the calf. Incidents like this show the dedication the volunteers have to helping their neighbor in any circumstance. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

November 27, 2004 - Residential Structure (training) on 98 Butler Road. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

Mobile Home fire in Motlow Creek community assisting Gowensville Fire Department. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

Fire Prevention Week 2004 - Members of department spent 4 days with Children from K-6th Grade at the Holly Springs-Motlow School teaching them about the dangers of fire and safety procedures. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

July 29, 2004 - Dispatched for aircraft crash. Upon arrival of first engine crew, found single engine 4 seater nose down in residential area. Luckily the passengers escaped with only minor injuries. Scene was secured and FAA responded to investigate. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

To be sure we can provide a applicable water supply, members of Holly Springs, Gowensville, and Campobello Fire Departments drill on water shuttle procedures. Flowing a 1000gpm gun using tankers traveling back and forth to hydrant. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

Engine Companies arrive to find fully involved out building. The building was already destroyed by the time the fire was discovered. However all surrounding property was saved. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

Upon arrival of first engine companies, they found this abandoned and stolen vehicle fully involved in flames on secluded road. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

Upon arrival of first Engine Crews to this structure fire on Farms Bridge road, the resident report that two individuals were trapped inside. Incident command was established and "Victim Trapped" protocol went into effect. The fire was extinguished quickly leaving 75% of the structure saved. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze. HSVFD was assisted by Medic 11 (SEMS), Regional One, and Gowenville Fire Department. Photos by Julie Jeffcoat

On June 23rd, 2004, the Holly Springs Fire Department demostrated fire prevention practices to the Little Mountain Baptist Church bible school program. Approximently 70 kids and adults participated in the program using the Spartanburg County Fire Chief's Association smoke house. Photos by Pamela Fowler