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Corinth-Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Provides Statement Regarding Consolidation Efforts and Recent Events

Seneca, South Carolina — July 13, 2026 — Corinth-Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is providing the following statement to the community regarding ongoing consolidation discussions with the Corinth-Shiloh Fire District and recent events involving access to the fire station facility.

For several months, Corinth-Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department Inc. has pursued, in good faith, a consolidation plan with the Corinth-Shiloh Fire Tax District. This plan has not been accepted by the Fire Tax District at this time. Legal counsel representing both parties have been in communication in an effort to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Throughout this process, the volunteers have chosen not to respond publicly to statements and criticisms directed toward the organization through the media from the Fire Tax District. Our focus has remained on reaching a constructive resolution that serves the best interests of the Corinth-Shiloh community.

Despite these ongoing efforts, the volunteers’ regularly scheduled member meeting tonight, Monday, July 13, 2026 was unable to take place at the Corinth-Shiloh Fire Department Facility after access to the building was denied. The volunteers were informed by Chief Scheuerer that, under the direction of the Fire Tax District Commission, they were to leave the property and that the community room will no longer be accessible to the community. The Oconee County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the station, and the volunteers left the property without incident.

Corinth-Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department Inc. remains an active organization and continues to hold responsibility for its assets to include the station building mortgage.

Since 1963, the volunteers have built, staffed, and supported our community through the service and sacrifice of countless community volunteers. Throughout the current discussions, the organization’s goal has remained unchanged: to create a unified combination department that reflects the vision of the taxpayers by bringing together dedicated volunteers and paid staff to provide the best possible service to the Corinth-Shiloh community.

The volunteers continue to believe collaboration is the best path forward and remain committed to working with the Fire Tax District Commission.

The volunteers sincerely appreciate the continued support of our members, supporters, and the Corinth-Shiloh community.