About
The Reidville Area Fire District was organized in 1953. The department at the time operated out of Doc Lowe’s service station until 1964. In 1964 the department received a Charter from the State of South Carolina and a fire station was constructed by volunteers on land that was donated by Doc Lowe. In 1990 the “First Responder” Program was implemented and the first paid firefighters started in February of 1994.
REIDVILLE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Reidville, South Carolina
"I humbly serve as a Guardian to my community always ready to respond to those who are unable to help themselves."
--- Firefighter's Creed
Chief Patrick Evatt began his career as a volunteer in May 1994 before joining the North Spartanburg Fire Department full-time in October 1997. He transitioned to the Westview Fire Department in March 2000 and was appointed Fire Chief of Reidville in September 2009. Over the years, Chief Evatt has held various influential roles in Spartanburg County, including serving as Secretary and President of the Spartanburg County Fire Chiefs Association. He was honored with the 2015 Hans T. Walker "Fire Chief of the Year" Award. Additionally, Chief Evatt has been actively involved in the Fire Advisory Board, the Fire Chiefs Association Executive Committee, and the State Fire Chiefs Association Audit Committee. He also contributed to the Amber Ribbon Report by the International Fire Chiefs Association, which was published in August 2023 and focused on best practices for fire service canines.
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