The departments and institutions that serve the township - public safety, health, and emergency response. Each register below is the live roster, straight from Munibase.
The departments that answer when the town calls - fire, law, and rescue.
Fire DeptBriarmont Fire DepartmentThe Briarmont Fire Department has been protecting this town since 1850, when a bucket brigade of miners and lumber workers pulled together after a fire took half the town in a single night. That was the beginning. What followed was 175 years of wildfire seasons, mill disasters, mountain rescues, and hard-won tradition.3 members1 officerView →
Law EnforcementHartwell County Sheriff DepartmentThe Hartwell County Sheriff's Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving Briarmont and the surrounding unincorporated communities of Hartwell County. Our deputies patrol the roads, respond to calls, and work alongside the community to keep the peace. If you are looking to serve, protect, and be part of something that matters, the HCSD is where that starts.9 members2 officersView →The people who patch the town back up, from the ER to the clinic.
The Briarmont Fire Department has been protecting this town since 1850, when a bucket brigade of miners and lumber workers pulled together after a fire took half the town in a single night. That was the beginning. What followed was 175 years of wildfire seasons, mill disasters, mountain rescues, and hard-won tradition.
Fire Chief
primary group · on the roll since JUL 2026
Thomas, An often witty, Self absorbed to people who dont know him person that loves his friends and would give the shirt off his back. Thomas loves to push the envelope, Try new things and find new hobbies. Thomas is someone you want to get to know, Having his number on speed dial can be useful!
The Hartwell County Sheriff's Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving Briarmont and the surrounding unincorporated communities of Hartwell County. Our deputies patrol the roads, respond to calls, and work alongside the community to keep the peace. If you are looking to serve, protect, and be part of something that matters, the HCSD is where that starts.
Sheriff
primary group · on the roll since MAY 2026
A jovial, but deeply rigid man from the third-world, who adheres to rules, procedure, protocol, law and order, because he perceives no other valid way to exist, to live. Jack has sought to align himself with structures that provide order for as long as he can remember. A non-practicing Catholic, an ex-Royal Bahamian Defence Force 'kellick', and a police officer who has served in various capacities from SWAT commander, detective, and other administrative roles. Is the current Sheriff of Hartwell County.
Undersheriff
primary group · on the roll since MAY 2026
After serving many years with Military service with the Intelligence Analyst divisions, she then went into civil service as a police officer, serving many years still on active duty. Having been recruited by 'Nassau Jack' Braughler during his time as an outsourced civilian contractor as her division's combatives instructor, they have maintained their friendship since.
Hartwell General Hospital has served Briarmont and the surrounding communities of Hartwell County since the early twentieth century. From emergency care to specialized medicine, our staff are committed to the health and wellbeing of every resident who comes through our doors. Whether you are here to heal or to help, Hartwell General is where Briarmont comes when it matters most.
Chief of Staff, Attending Physician
primary group · on the roll since JUL 2026
Born and raised in an Australian small town in the outback where her family had a cattle station, and deciding to she decided to study at the University of Melbourne, getting her medical degree, and after a few years, decided to further her career and knowledge and moved to the USA, still single, being focused on her career at this point in her life, and driven to excell in her chosen field of medician
