South Carolina Fire Heritage Center featured on Soda City Living

November 9, 2026

The vision for the South Carolina Fire Heritage Center reached a new audience when Executive Director Jamie Helms joined WIS’s Soda City Living to discuss the project and how the community can help bring it to life.

During the interview, Director Helms shared how the Center will preserve South Carolina’s rich fire service history while creating opportunities for education and community engagement. Plans include an interactive museum, historic equipment and artifacts, and fire safety education for children and families.

The conversation also explored why preserving that history matters. Behind the equipment and artifacts are stories of service, sacrifice, and neighbors helping neighbors—the same stories that can help future generations understand the people who have protected their communities.

Director Helms invited individuals and businesses to support the project, emphasizing that everyone can play a part in its future. See how you can get involved.

Thank you to the Soda City Living team for welcoming us and helping share this vision with the Midlands. We appreciate the opportunity to introduce more people to a project that will honor South Carolina’s firefighters and serve communities across our state.

Watch the conversation