About the Tega Cay VFD

The Tega Cay Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer organization serving the city of Tega Cay. Located in South Carolina, the department protects a population of over 4,000 residents and 1,400 homes and businesses in a 1,600 acre peninsula on the shores of Lake Wylie.

Our 4-bay station includes meeting and training rooms, a physical conditioning / workout area, a full kitchen, private office space, and equipment and supply storage. We are currently home to 8 pieces of apparatus - 3 engines, 1 mini-pumper/brush truck, 1 support truck, an ambulance and support truck operated by the Tega Cay Rescue Squad, and a fire/rescue boat.

Organization

The Department was incorporated in 1973 and exists as a non-profit organization contracting its services to the City of Tega Cay. Leadership is provided by a chief and two assistant chiefs. The department is divided into two engine companies, a truck company, and a marine unit.

Operations

• Fire Suppression
• Fire Prevention
• Rescue and Extrication
• HazMat Containment
• Water / Dive Rescue

Activities

Besides Fire and Rescue operations, members of the Fire Department are active in many community events throughout the year. One of the more popular events is the annual fire department barbecue held every Spring. All proceeds from the event benfefit the fire department, and over 2000 people enjoy great barbecue prepared entirely by department members and their families.

Each year at Christmas the families in Tega Cay receive a special visit by Santa Claus, who trades in his sleigh for the day for a ride on a fire truck