Charleston Firefighters Association - Local 61

Charleston Firefighters Association - Local 61 Visit www.charlestonfirefighters.org for the latest news and detailed events regarding Local 61

Despite operating in a "Right To Work" state, the Charleston Firefighters Association holds the distinct honor of being the 61st IAFF Local to have organized in the United States and Canada. The Charleston Firefighters Association also enjoys nearly 100% membership and stands as the largest IAFF Local and one of the largest organizations in the State of South Carolina. The Charleston Firefighters

Association has had a long and at times rocky relationship with the City of Charleston Officials and with former Charleston Fire Department Administrations. However, in the wake of the Sofa Super Store Fire, that occurred on June 18th, 2007 and killed 9 Charleston Firefighters, that icy relationship with the City Officials and the CFD Administration started to thaw, as they began to see the value in communicating and working with their Firefighters in an organized and constructive manner. The Charleston Firefighters Association has made great strides in the years since the Sofa Super Store Fire in building positive and productive relationships with Charleston City Council Members and other elected officials, local businesses, area leaders and most importantly with the citizens that we are sworn to protect. While there is still a long, long road ahead of us the future is bright and full of opportunity.

Looks familiar! No firefighters deserve to live like this….
08/20/2026

Looks familiar! No firefighters deserve to live like this….

08/20/2026

This is a politician who doesn’t bull**** around. We support those who support us and will go to the gates of hell and smile for Representative Teeple!

We continue to stand. Thank you International Association of Fire Fighters, brothers, and sisters.
08/17/2026

We continue to stand. Thank you International Association of Fire Fighters, brothers, and sisters.

Brother John E. Baker II of Charleston Local 61 addressing the 58th IAFF Convention floor, thanking the IAFF and our members for the support he received during his fight for his job.

No firefighter should have to face that alone. The support John received from locals across this union is exactly why we're organized. Thank you to everyone who stood up.
All in.

We can safely tell you this…it’s a big difference from what a firefighter in Charleston makes to the number they have. D...
08/17/2026

We can safely tell you this…it’s a big difference from what a firefighter in Charleston makes to the number they have. Don’t forget, a 56 hour work week…work more make less is the motto!

Inflation is still weighing on many a pocketbook and wallet yet this year, with studies showing it has slashed middle-class incomes throughout the U.S. While you may (or may not) be in line for a “peanut butter”-style pay raise next year, it may not be enough to “live comfortably,” according to a new report.

One of our brothers suffered a cardiac event and will be having open heart surgery. He is about to run out of sick time ...
08/17/2026

One of our brothers suffered a cardiac event and will be having open heart surgery. He is about to run out of sick time and we are working closely with health and safety to get time donated, but he needs our help now. Thank you all for considering helping our brother and friend.

On August 21st, John is scheduled to undergo major heart surgery after suffering… Tanner Costello needs your support for Stand With John Through Heart Surgery

Come out to support former Union President Anthony Morley! We are thankful to be able to have the opportunity to raise s...
08/16/2026

Come out to support former Union President Anthony Morley! We are thankful to be able to have the opportunity to raise some funds for the big guy!

08/13/2026

Just one of our endorsed candidates traveling with Local 61 E-Board members at the 58th Convention.

Charleston is
08/11/2026

Charleston is

“All in is a promise we make, and it starts with the job,” General President Edward Kelly said during the 58th Convention Opening Ceremony.

08/10/2026

🚨🔥 ACTION NEEDED — TOMORROW! 🔥🚨
The STATE-FUNDED PFAS TESTING & CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM is UP FOR A VOTE TOMORROW! 🗳️

🏛️ The SC HOUSE has our backs, but some SENATE members are WAFFLING.

There are still efforts underway to REDUCE FUNDING FOR STATE PROGRAMS, and it is possible they could REMOVE OUR LIFE-SAVING PROGRAM FROM THE BUDGET. ⚠️

🚫 WE CANNOT LET THAT HAPPEN! 🚫

❤️‍🔥 This is a LIFE-SAVING PROGRAM designed to provide South Carolina firefighters with PFAS testing and cancer screenings AT NO COST TO SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS. 🧑‍🚒🩺

Our firefighters put their lives on the line for our communities. They deserve access to the testing and screenings they need to protect their health. ❤️‍🩹

📣 WE NEED EVERY LOCAL TO ACT TODAY!

📞 Contact your state senator.
📧 Send an email.
📱 Make the call.
🗣️ Make your voice heard.

🔥 STAND UP FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS.
💪 PROTECT THE PROGRAM.
❤️ PROTECT OUR FIREFIGHTERS.

ACT TODAY — TOMORROW MAY BE TOO LATE! 🚨🧑‍🚒

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P. O. Box 21414
Charleston, SC
29413

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