STAFF REPORTS

West Florence Battalion Chief John Mays earned the SC Chief Fire Officer designation from the SC State Association of Fire Chiefs.

The SC CFO program is a 40-hour professional development program designed to prepare current and aspiring fire chiefs for the responsibility of leadership.

Candidates must complete the two-week program, submit an application and describe their plans for leadership in their fire service. The curriculum covers topics including leadership, fire investigations, community risk reduction and other topics important to the role.

The designation "strengthens West Florence Fire-Rescue's mission to provide professional, reliable, and community-focused emergency services," Public Information Officer and Lieutenant Anthony Fox said in a press release.

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