BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Dozens of area firefighters gathered at the Berkeley Co. Emergency Services Training Centerย in Moncks Corner Thursday night to honor a man who’s spent much of his life in the fire service.
Approximately a hundred people attended the event to recognize Rembert E. Wrennย whose work in the fire service dates back to the early 1960s. Over the years, he’s held many titles in Berkeley County.
Up until earlier this year, he served as the county’s fire marshal. He hasย also served as the county’s longtime fire commissioner, as a member of the Berkeley Co. Advisory Rural Fire Control Board and as the mayor of Bonneau.
After years of service to his community, Wrenn officially retired this year from the fire service.
On Thursday dozens of people, including approximately 40 area firefighters, showed up at the training center to show their gratitude.
In honor of his service, the training center conference room was named after him. The room now bares his name on the front door.
Wrenn was also presented with a plaque and fire bugle.
The bugle’s tradition datesย back through the ย centuries of fire service. Today, modern day firefighters, including those in Berkeley County,ย continue to cherish its significance.
During the early years of theย fire service in this country, ย trumpets or bugles were used to communicate on the fire ground.
The bugle was worn around a firefighter’s neck so they could direct fire fighting operations and easily identify fellow firefighters.
