Department Overview

"This photo is from our annual Christmas Awards Banquet, held on December 21, 2017."

Chief Edward Barnett Jr. – Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, and Arson Investigator
A lifelong Santee resident, Barnett began as a volunteer firefighter in 1987, became Volunteer Chief in 1997, then transitioned to career Chief in 2000. He's certified in CPR, First Aid, and as a Fire Marshall.

Linda C. Corbisello
Administrative Staff | HR Specialist/Fire Prevention
Linda Corbisello has served the district since 2023. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration

Commissioner Board:

• Roosevelt Hezekiah (Chairman)
• Kenneth Wright (Vice Chairman)
• Cindy Douglas
• Dr. Sandra Davis (Treasurer)
• Michael Furasi
• James Gordon
• Robert A. Smalls
• Aldean Gilmore (Secretary)

Development Board:

• Robert Smalls (Chairman)
• Chief Edward Barnett
• Brenda Butler (Co-chair)
• Brian Capers (Treasurer)
• Linda Corbisello (Secretary)
  
• Sharon Capers

Field Personnel & Volunteers

Here's a current snapshot of the core firefighters and volunteers:

• Allen Sumpter (S‑17) – Volunteer Lieutenant (since March 1993)

• Jerome Riggins (S‑21) – Volunteer Engineer (since April 1994)

• Anthony Robinson (S‑20) – Firefighter / Building Inspector (since Feb 2012)

• Al‑Jarrod Sumpter (S‑42) – Captain, Firefighter (since Feb 2011; Junior Firefighter 2008–2011)

• Bruce Jenkins (S‑18) – Lieutenant Maintenance Officer (since May 2011)

• Kenneth Pifer (S‑20) – Firefighter Engineer (since April 2004)

• Ronald Shingler (S‑33) – Volunteer Firefighter (since June 1989)

• Gerald Gilmore (S‑34) – Volunteer Firefighter/Chaplain (since June 1990)

• Edwyn Barnett (S‑50) – Lieutenant Firefighter (since March 2015; Junior Firefighter since June 2013) 

• Jairus Tyler (S-32) - Firefighter/Engineer

• Tyler Stevens (S-22) - Firefighter/Engineer

• LT Paulo Pacheco (2-25) - Line of Duty Lieutenant/Paramedic
• Marcus Glenn (S-30) - Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Educator
• Gage Nist (S-41) -  Firefighter
• Javone Riggins (S-50) - Firefighter

Department Structure & Training

The department maintains a combination staffing model with roughly 16 career, part-time, and volunteer personnel nationally certified in firefighting, rescue, and EMS.

• Station 1 (with six apparatus bays) is staffed 12 and 24-hour shifts, including Sundays by paid cross-trained Firefighter/Medical First Responders; volunteers cover weekends. Orangeburg County EMS also houses an ALS ambulance here.

• Engine 151 - 2021 Toyne, 5 seater engine with a 2250 GPM pumper, 1000 gallon tank

• Engine 152 -  1990 GMC To,p Kick with a 1250 GPM Pumper, 1000 gallon tank (reserve pumper)
• Tanker 155 - 2011, 1000 gallon GPM; 2000 gallon tank
• Service 158 - Special equipment unit
• Command Vehicle Santee 10 -  2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
• Station 2 (four-bay) maintains reserve staffing, activated during declared emergencies
• Engine 153 -  1994 5 Cab Freight Liner; 1500 GPM pumper, 1000 gallon tank
• Ladder 159 - 1997 5 Cab Pierce Lance Platform 100 Feet Ladder