History

Officially organized in 1921, the Woodruff Fire Department dates back as far as the late 1800's when local townsmen formed a bucket brigade for battling fires in the community.  Since its official organization the department has had 11 Fire Chief's with the Westmoreland Family being the most reoccurring name on the rosters.  The department has had four stations throughout its history, with two of the stations being located on East Hayne St.  Currently the department operates out of two stations, one of which is the former National Guard Armory (Headquarters), located at 220 Armory Drive and a sub-station located on the northern end of the district in the Crescent Community, at 710 Cooper Bridge Road.  The department has had many major fires throughout the years, with the most recent and memorable one being at one of the City's two cotton mills. 

Today the Woodruff Fire Department consists of two stations housing three (3) engines, two (2) ladders, two (2) rescue trucks, two (2) brush trucks, and one (1) Chief Officer vehicle.  The department is staffed with the Fire Chief and three (3) firefighters Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and two (2) firefighters Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Woodruff Fire Department also has over 30 volunteers.  The department responds to approx. 400 calls for service annually.  Woodruff Fire Department serves the City of Woodruff and the surrounding communities encompassing nearly 65 square miles, the second largest fire district in Spartanburg County.