Lake Lanier is located in
Greenville County, South Carolina and is served by the Tryon
Fire Department through a contract with the Foothills Fire
Service Area Board. These elected
officials work closely with both the Tryon and Landrum Fire
Departments regarding fire protection in and around the lake. The following offers some safety information
regarding the Lake Lanier area.
- The lake
and lake bed are owned by the Town of Tryon.
- For
ALL emergencies, dial 911. It is preferred that you
call from a land line, as 911 centers can easily identify your
address. If you call from a cell phone, you will receive one of
3 911 centers - Polk County, Greenville County, or Spartanburg
County. Tell the dispatcher your emergency and your location.
If your emergency involves either fire or medical assistance, be
sure to tell the dispatcher that you need Tryon Fire Department,
which is dispatched by Polk County.
- Fire
protection on the lake and surrounding areas is provided by the
Tryon Fire Department. Tryon also provides EMS service in
conjunction with both Polk County EMS and Greenville County
EMS.
- Law
enforcement protection is provided by the Greenville County
Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office should be contacted for
all nuisance complaints as well (fireworks, noise, etc.).
- If you plan
to have a controlled burn at your property,
click here for information
regarding open air burning in South Carolina.
- Tryon Fire
Department encourages you to avoid parking on the side of the
road if at all possible. Most of the roads in and around Lake
Lanier are very narrow, and thus difficult for a fire truck or
ambulance to navigate. Parked cars add an extra obstacle when
responding to emergencies.
- The Town of
Tryon issues permits for any structure (new construction or
remodeling) that encroaches into the lake. Prior to any
construction of a dock, boathouse, or any structure over the
water a Lake Lanier Encroachment Application must be filed (and
approved) with the Town of Tryon. This document will be
required to be shown when requesting a building permit from
Greenville County. You must then provide the Town of Tryon with
a copy of the issued building permit or other official
documentation from Greenville County. Failure to do so could
lead to revocation of your Lake Lanier Encroachment Application.
Please note - zoning permits obtained from the Town do not
exclude or excuse parties from obtaining, and properly
displaying, permits required by the Greenville County building
inspector. More information, including permit fee costs, can be
obtained by
clicking
here.
- If you have
questions, please contact the Tryon Fire Department at
828-859-9566.
