Good things are happening at the Hollow Creek Fire Department and that means good things for the community.
The fire department received the AFG, a federal grant, their second grant this year. This is a four-year grant that distributes to each firefighter a small stipend per call to help with their expenses for that call.
“We’re trying to attract more young people to volunteer,” Chief Glenn Poole said. “Being a volunteer firefighter is a great way to give back to your community. We can always use more long-term, dedicated volunteers.”
For more information, stop by the fire department any Tuesday evening between 7:30 and 8:30 or contact Chief Glenn Poole. After submitting an application, accepted applicants attend training and then begin work for a 90-day probation period. In the state of South Carolina, volunteer firefighters have to be 16 years of age to join, but are restricted from many jobs until the age of 18.