General Info

The Aiken Fire Suppression Department specializes in responding to fire suppression and rescue emergencies and reviewing building plans for public safety issues. It also specializes in pre-fire planning and inspection of fire hydrants. The department is located in Aiken, S.C., and is a part of the department of public safety that operates through a range of other divisions, such as community services, criminal investigations, patrol, traffic and maintenance and youth services. Its criminal investigations division is responsible for investigation of crimes against persons and property; investigation of crimes involving the illegal use and sale of controlled substances and alcoholic beverages; collection, preservation and analyzing of physical evidence; interviewing and interrogation of criminal suspects; development of criminal intelligence; and providing assistance to victims and witnesses.