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Ben Bethea

Hartsville

Summary

I have 30+ years experience in the fire service. I have held multiple ranks during my service.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Lieutenant

Hartsville Fire Department
06.2025 - Current
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.

Firefighter

Darlington County Fire District
09.1986 - Current

I have held all of the following positions for this department-

Battalion Chief of 3rd Battalion

Assistant Chief of Station 9

Captain of Station 9

Firefighter

Senior Firefighter

Hartsville Fire Department
03.2024 - 06.2025

Participate in all emergency events

Operate fire apparatus when needed

Firefighter

Hartsville Fire Department
08.2022 - 03.2024

Perform initial fire attack

Hands on use of extrication tools

Perform CPR

Maintain all necessary duties in station


Volunteer Firefighter

Hartsville Fire Department
03.2011 - 08.2022

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

Coker University
Hartsville, SC
10-2003

Skills

  • Fire Suppression
  • Extrication
  • Fire Prevention
  • Public Relations
  • Community Service
  • Physical Fitness

Timeline

Fire Lieutenant

Hartsville Fire Department
06.2025 - Current

Senior Firefighter

Hartsville Fire Department
03.2024 - 06.2025

Firefighter

Hartsville Fire Department
08.2022 - 03.2024

Volunteer Firefighter

Hartsville Fire Department
03.2011 - 08.2022

Firefighter

Darlington County Fire District
09.1986 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Management

Coker University
Ben Bethea