What is the difference between Horry County Fire Rescue and the volunteer rescue squads?
Horry County Fire Rescue is a staffed tax funded service, strategically located throughout the county, capable of responding with advanced life support personnel and equipment to any emergency for the purpose of treating and transporting the sick and injured to the nearest hospital as well as providing fire protection to the citizens and visitors of Horry County. Rescue Squads are community based volunteers who compliment Horry County Fire Rescue’s efforts in providing emergency care. They vary in the level of service which they provide. The members of these squads usually work full time jobs elsewhere, and respond according to their availability. Therefore, they may not be available nor are they charged with the responsibility of providing 24-hour service seven days per week.
