The South Carolina Forestry Commission shall appoint officers for forest law enforcement whose terms of office shall be permanent unless revoked by the Commission. Officers may be removed by the Commission on proof satisfactory to it that they are not fit persons for such positions. Such officers shall carry out the forest law enforcement responsibilities of the Commission, including the training of other personnel, shall enforce statutes enacted for the protection of forests and woodlands from fire, insects and diseases, and shall make arrests for violations of forestry laws.

Such officers shall have authority to obtain and serve warrants including warrants for violations of any duly enacted regulations of the Forestry Commission.

The Forestry Commission shall, in coordination with the Criminal Justice Academy, establish training programs consistent with the Commission's particular needs in forest law enforcement.