Held in Myrtle Beach each June, this conference is seminar-based learning scheduled in 4-hour or 1 1/2 hour blocks. We are always looking for unique classes and topics for Fire and EMS education.

Our Mission

The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association was founded in 1905 by a group of determined fire service leaders committed to strengthening the fire service through education, training, benefit provision, and legislative representation. Today, our mission stands: to serve the membership as the leader in fire service advocacy, benefits, education, and safety, while acting as the steward of the Firemen’s Insurance and Inspection Fund.

To fulfill this mission, the Association is supported by a family of programs and organizations that extend our reach and impact. These include the South Carolina Firefighters Foundation, the South Carolina Burned Children’s Fund (operating under the Foundation), the South Carolina Firefighters Insurance Services, and the South Carolina Firefighters Assistance Team.

Standing proudly within this family—but deserving special recognition—is the South Carolina Fire Heritage Center and Museum, a premier initiative of the Foundation dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and sharing the rich history and legacy of the South Carolina fire service. The Heritage Center serves as a statewide treasure, honoring those who came before us while inspiring future generations.

Our Values

The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association expresses a reiteration of the values expressed in the Maltese cross points – representative of the profession which we serve – that are: sympathy, gallantry, perseverance, loyalty, dexterity, explicitness, observation, and tact. The Association feels that sharing of the qualities of our members greater enhances our collaboration and cooperation and best describes how we will conduct ourselves, our business, and our representation for our members.