Greenwood Fire Department in need of funding for crucial equipment, training costs

  • The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to 751 calls for service in 2025, including this mobile home fire. Department leaders say they need more funding to purchase equipment and train new recruits to keep up with rising demand.
    The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to 751 calls for service in 2025, including this mobile home fire. Department leaders say they need more funding to purchase equipment and train new recruits to keep up with rising demand.

    - The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to 751 calls for service in 2025 and not just for fires. The department also handled vehicle wrecks and other emergencies. But as the number of calls climbs, so does the need for more equipment and better training.

    Chief LeBlanc said the department is currently short on radios and doesn't have the water capacity needed to deal with large fires in …