Discover the State Library: Cemeteries Across SC
Please join us to learn about the many South Carolina-related print and digital resources available for research through the South Carolina State Library. In this webinar, we'll explore resources about South Carolina's cemeteries.
The Palmetto State's Valiant Stand: South Carolina's Contributions in World War I
Join us as we commemorate Armistice Day marking the official end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
Board Games Kit #4
Classic pre-k games like Guess Who?, Operation Junior, Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, and more.
Wildfire: Are You Prepared?
This brochure provides guidance on how to prepare for and reduce the risk of wildfires. It emphasizes that wildfires can start unexpectedly and spread rapidly, affecting both natural and man-made structures. To safeguard your family, home, and property, the brochure suggests proactive measures, including having a family emergency plan and following specific protective steps outlined within. It encourages acting before a wildfire occurs to ensure you're ready to respond effectively.
Prepare. Practique. Prevenga lo impensable: una campaña para la prevención de incendios donde hay bebés y niños pequeños
This fire safety guide, written in Spanish, is specifically tailored for households with infants and toddlers. It provides essential information and practical tips for preventing fires and ensuring safety in homes with young children.
Let’s Have Fun with Fire Safety
This activity book provides children with valuable learning tools about fire safety and prevention.
History and Legacy of Fire Effects in the South Carolina Piedmont and Coastal Regions
Agriculture, fire suppression, and urbanization have drastically altered natural forest processes and conditions since humankind settled in the Southeastern United States. Today, many of South Carolina's forests are dense and overstocked, with high fuel loads. These conditions increase the susceptibility of forests to southern pine beetle attack and wildfire. These threats are further complicated by rapid urbanization and forest fragmentation, processes that are increasing South Carolina's wildland-urban interface at a rapid rate.
Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2003
This report continues a series of annual studies by the USFA of on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States. The specific objective of this study is to identify all on-duty firefighter fatalities that occurred in the United States and its protectorates in 2023 and to analyze the circumstances surrounding each occurrence. The study is intended to help identify approaches that could reduce the number of firefighter deaths in future years.