Fire Chief
Charles P. (Phill) Jolley
Fire Chief
Professional
- Chief of the Pelham Batesville Fire Department
- Past-President of the S.C. State Firemen’s Association
- Past-President of the Spartanburg County Fire Chiefs Association
- Member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
- Member of the S.C. State Association of Fire Chiefs
- Charter Member of the Governor’s Firefighter Mobilization Committee
- Designated Chief Fire Officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing, Center for Public Safety Excellance
Work History
Fire Chief Jolley has been active in S.C. Fire Service for over 32 years. Has served in numerous capacities with several Departments and agencies.
- North Spartanburg Fire Dept. – Highest Rank - Assistant Chief
- S.C. Fire Academy- Regional Training Supervisor
- Spartanburg County – Emergency Training Director
- Pelham Batesville Fire Department – Fire Chief
Education
Graduate of Boiling Springs High School- 1974
Attended – University of South Carolina, Memphis State University
In excess of 3000 hours of professional fire, EMS, rescue and related training.
Personal
Born- January 12, 1956, Spartanburg, SC
Married with 2 children- Wife of 31 years, Terri Clark Jolley
Daughters- Angela- 29 Asheley- 25
Residence- Tigerville, SC
Religious Affiliation- Inman First Baptist- Former Deacon
Fire Chief's General Responsibilities
- Directs the operations of the Fire Department and all activities and performs all related work as required.
- Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property from fires, etc. for the District.
- Makes recommendations for purchase and maintenance of supplies and equipment in order to meet the requirements for fire department operations and the general protection of the District.
- Responsible for preparation of complete budget estimates and administration of same.
- Serves as the final authority for administering of fire prevention, inspection and public education programs.
- Responsible for the effective and efficient use of personnel and equipment in carrying out firefighting activities.
- Responsible for making certain that all department policies and procedures are communicated to all personnel and administered in a fair and efficient manner.
- Responsible, with assistance of training officer, for maintaining standards for training and personal protection as required.
- Responsible for coordinating an effective education program and for assuring that all officers and firefighters are adequately trained to carry out their respective tasks.
- Basic work is performed under the direction of the fire commission, with entrusted authority to supervise department operations and accomplish desired objectives and results without daily interference.
- Work is reviewed through results achieved and through conferences, meetings and discussions with the commission.