Message from the Interim Fire Chief

Welcome to the Clemson University Fire & EMS website. It is my hope that you find our website to be a valuable resource.

Clemson University Fire & EMS (CUFD) is a component of Clemson University Public Safety and operates under the guidance of the Division of Finance and Operations. Our mission is to:  protect life, property and the environment through rapid, efficient emergency response, proactive code enforcement, modern fire prevention methods and progressive public education on fire and life safety issues.

CUFD has 58 personnel devoted to protecting life, property and the environment through their involvement in fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care and community service.

Through a comprehensive contract with the City of Clemson, our personnel provide fire suppression coverage for all city residents and commercial occupancies, as well as a full-time Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) to respond to medical emergencies within the city.

CUFD operates two stations, one university-owned location and one city-owned location. Station 1 is located on campus at 1521 Perimeter Road and Station 2 is located in the city at 740 Issaquena Trail. Our equipment is state-of-the-art, well-maintained and always ready to respond whenever the need arises. The department maintains three pumpers, two ladder trucks, four ambulances, a QRV and two brush trucks, along with several staff vehicles and UTVs. Our stations and fleet are maintained in-house by a logistics and maintenance specialist.

Clemson University hosts home football games at least seven Saturdays a year, causing our local population to swell from approximately 40,000 to upwards of 130,000. As you might expect, this increase in population, mixed with an atmosphere of excitement and celebration, tends to significantly increase our call volume and demand for service on gamedays. For CUFD, this means an all-hands-on-deck approach, with part-time employees helping meet the demand for service during the games. This situation is just another reason why Clemson University Fire & EMS is so unique.

I encourage and welcome you to come by either of our stations if you are in the area and have questions, or just want to pay us a visit. Our department is your department, and we truly appreciate the support we get throughout the year. If I can be of assistance to you at any time, please do not hesitate to contact me.

In service,

Aaron Bunyea
Interim Fire Chief