Hoses, helmets and rubber boots abounded in Richland County this week as hundreds of firefighters from across the state visited the Capital County to take part in two simultaneous conferences. 

For the fourth consecutive year, Richland County’s emergency responders are being recognized nationally for the life-saving care they provide to heart attack patients.

Richland County’s fleet program is being recognized as one of the best in the Americas – a lofty achievement considering there are 38,000 fleets in North America alone.

Richland County offices will close Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

Richland County is staffing the recycling collection site on Clemson Road to help reduce illegal dumping and keep the location tidy.