Does Horry County Fire Rescue charge for their services?
It all depends on what services are rendered. There is usually no charge for fire suppression activities though chemical spills and other hazardous cleanups can result in charges in special situations. Horry County Fire Rescue is funded by tax revenue; however, it is not enough to cover the entire cost of maintaining the service. Therefore, to offset the cost, Horry County charges a fee to customers utilizing medical services requiring transportation via ambulance.
