Jason Pope

Superintendent at S.C. Fire Academy | former Fire Chief @fairfieldcofire | #Citadel99

[South Carolina Forestry Commission @ForestryCommish]

We are aware of an abundance of smoke from numerous active wildfires in central and southern Georgia that is being driven toward South Carolina by southwesterly winds. This smoke is affecting our eastern counties, the lowcountry and even Midlands areas.

If you are seeing and/or smelling wildfire smoke, it is most likely from those wildfires in Georgia. To see if there’s a reported or active wildfire in your area, please visit our ‘Active Wildfires’ map at https://t.co/IuW6dVGfpK

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Our Spring Fire Officer IV class has made it to the final day where their presentations to a mock county council will be scored by a panel of evaluators. This has been a great class!

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Another great @scfirefighters event at the Statehouse, and thank you Rep. McDaniel for making Samuel’s day! He even got a challenge coin from @schousespeaker

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Marine Maxim #5 from COL Tom Gordon: Organizations move at the speed of trust: “Loyalty is a result; it’s not a requirement.”

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

South Carolina’s Premiere Fire-Rescue Special Operations Conference presented by the South Carolina Fire Academy Columbia, S.C. April 18-19, 2026 

https://t.co/bI85S9nfpU

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

I enjoy every Fire Academy Recruit School graduation, but this last one was special for me because two of the graduates wear the same college ring as I do. Congratulations to Wilder Jordan (Tango '12) and Parker Langenberg (Tango '25). Go Dogs!
@Citadel1842 @citadelalumni

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

This never gets old: I hand-sign each 1151 Recruit School certificate. To put that in perspective, the Fire Academy prints over 30,000 certificates a year, and yes, a computer prints my signature for all of them…except these.

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Students who complete EVDT after September 1, 2025, will automatically receive a SC Fire Academy certificate. With proper documentation, they can also earn an IFSAC certificate. Learn more:

https://t.co/vp5LB9P7sG

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

We have three jobs posted at SC State Fire/Fire Academy:
2 Regional Coordinator positions and 1 Resident Instructor position

Are you ready to join our team?

https://t.co/jZNSGOqwwk

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

We are looking for our next team member in Resident Training…

https://t.co/whoub4BaNw

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Here are the details on our next Campus Recruit EMT program:
https://t.co/4SCXPKBTFS

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

On Wednesday several of our staff visited the @ALFireCollege. The purpose of our visit was to learn about their system and different program areas. I was impressed with everything that I saw, and I am grateful to Director Matt Russell and his team for the southern hospitality!

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

3331-Auto Extrication Operations, Oct 17-19 in Columbia.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, gain confidence, and improve performance in challenging auto extrication scenarios. Details:
https://t.co/DgJmGs24TN

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Day 1 of the @SCStateFire Basic Fire Investigation class. This class would not be possible without support from SLED, ATF, SCIAAI and other partners.

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

It’s always great to run into our Recruit school graduates out on the job and training. #keeptraining

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Thank you Fairfield County Council for recognizing @FairfieldCoFire for achieving the @FireSafeSC designation for the sixth straight year!

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Congratulations to the 20 students who completed the Fire Academy's 80-hour Fire Officer III course last week! We're proud to support leaders who are strengthening the fire service across South Carolina.

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Congratulations Eric on your promotion to Instructor Development Coordinator!

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

New addition to my reading list from my friend Wayne Jones with @hcfirerescue. Thanks Wayne!

[Jason Pope @scfirejpope]

Very sad day for our brothers and sisters in blue @theSCDPS.
The SC fire service hurts with you.

[SCDPS @theSCDPS]

It is with deep sadness that SCDPS announces the loss of one of our own, Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks. TFC Ricks passed away Wednesday night, nearly four days after being hit by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop in Orangeburg County. A graduate of SCHP Class 123 in September 2023, Ricks has proudly served in Troop 7 (Orangeburg, Calhoun) since then.

This is a devastating loss for his family, for those who worked alongside him in Troop Seven and the entire Highway Patrol and DPS family. Our deepest condolences go to his wife and family as they navigate this immense loss.

More information will be provided on social media, our website https://t.co/srr2JlWfBM and through media notices.