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HCFR now provides blood for traumatic medical calls

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10/8/2025 2:57:10 PM

In a partnership with Conway Medical Center and the American Red Cross of South Carolina, Horry County Fire Rescue medical crews can now provide blood on traumatic medical calls while providing pre-hospital care. HCFR’s safety and medical officers will be carrying new blood coolers in their vehicles—stored at fire rescue stations across Horry County—to be used …

HCFR's Capt. Smith and Assistant Chief Lawson, with a recently delivery of blood.
Return to OPCON 3 press release
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Horry County returns to OPCON 3 as storm is forecast to stay farther away from the coast
OPCON 2 press release
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Horry County moves to OPCON 2 ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Horry County Fire Rescue groundbreaking ceremony for new Station 6 (Finklea), Sept. 10, 2025. #HCFR
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HCFR breaks ground on new Station 6 (Finklea) location
All-Hazards Plan cover
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Seeking public comment – draft Horry County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan
HCFR resolution, thanking assisting agencies for wildfire help.
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Resolution Passes Thanking Agencies for Assisting on Wildfire Efforts

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Admiral Benny Suggs Speaking to Horry County Government Leaders.
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Admiral Benny Suggs Shares Powerful Leadership Lessons with Horry County Government Employees
2025 Hurricane Season Begins
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Official 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
HCFR BC Nash, reading to children.
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HCFR Battalion Chief Nash Reads at Local Library
A portion of HCFR Recruit Class 53.
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Horry County Fire Rescue Holding Recruit Class 53 Graduation Ceremony
Horry County Lifting Current Burn Ban 5.12.25
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Horry County Lifting Current Burn Ban 5.12.25
HCFR Capt. Canady, recognized at Horry County Council meeting for 30 years of service.
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Horry County Fire Rescue Capt. Canady Recognized for 30 Years of Service
Covington Drive Fire, as of May 1, 2025. #HCFR
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5.1.25 CAROLINA FOREST FIRE UPDATE
Carolina Forest-area wildfire.
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Carolina Forest-Area UPDATE and Smoke Notice
Burn ban in Horry County initiated until further notice.
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Horry County Government Initiates Burn Ban 4.21.25
Officer James Ignaszewski and Kennel Attendant Bri Richardson work to on a dog intake at the HCACC.
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National Animal Care & Control Week: sworn and civilian work hand in hand to help animals in need
Horry County Fire Rescue pulls current burn ban, April, 2, 2025.
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Horry County Lifting Current Burn Ban
Rayna, a red Rhodesian Ridgeback, is available for adoption at the Animal Care Center.
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Help A Heart: Adopt a dog undergoing heartworm treatment from the Animal Care Center
HCFR Wildfire Update.
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Update on Carolina Forest-area Wildfire Response
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Mick Kathman selected as next Horry County Deputy Chief of Police
Burn Ban in effect for unincorporated parts of Horry County
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Horry County Initiates Burn Ban Beginning March 20, 2025 Until Further Notice
Members of the Horry County Police Department & Crisis Intervention Team accept an award on March 18, 2025.
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Horry County Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team receives Outstanding Safety Achievement Award
Annual EOC Activation Training
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Exercise: Working Muscle Memory Into EOC Activations
Horry County Fire Rescue pulls current burn ban, March 11. 2025.
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Horry County Lifts Current Burn Ban - March 11, 2025
Monday, March 10 Carolina Forest-area Wildfire Update
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Monday, March 10 Carolina Forest-area Wildfire Update
Saturday afternoon Carolina Forest area wildfire update
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Saturday afternoon Carolina Forest area wildfire update
Saturday morning Carolina Forest-area wildfire update
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Saturday morning Carolina Forest-area wildfire update
Friday afternoon wildfire update.
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Friday evening wildfire update
Thursday evening HCFR Wildfire Update
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Thursday evening HCFR Wildfire Update
Midday Thursday HCFR Wildfire Update
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Midday Thursday HCFR Wildfire Update
A 'THANK YOU' from HCFR to all the assisting fire-rescue agencies.
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A 'THANK YOU' to assisting fire-rescue agencies!
Wednesday Evening Wildfire Operations Update.
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Wednesday evening HCFR update regarding Covington Drive Fire
Wednesday Morning Wildfire Operations Update.
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Wednesday Morning Wildfire Operations Update
Tuesday night Covington Drive Fire update.
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Tuesday Covington Drive Fire Update
Midday Tuesday Covington Drive Fire Update.
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Midday Tuesday Covington Drive Fire Update
Horry County still has a burn ban in place.
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REMINDER: Burn Ban In Place In Horry County
Monday evening update on Carolina Forest-area wildfire
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Monday evening update on Carolina Forest-area wildfire
Overnight visibility issues possible in Carolina Forest area. #HCFR
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Possible Overnight Visibility Issues in Carolina Forest Area
Update on Horry County Parks and Recreation operations and hours at Carolina Forest Recreation Center.
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Update on Carolina Forest Recreation Center Hours/Operations
Monday morning Carolina Forest-area wildfire incident update.
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Monday morning HCFR Carolina Forest-area wildfire updated information
Smoke Notice
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Extreme low-visibility Monday due to heavy wildfire smoke
Wildfire Update for Carolina Forest-area incident.
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Wildfire grows to 1,600 acres; Is 30% contained, currently
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Horry County Fire continues work on 1,200-acre wildfire
Horry County Government Initiates Immediate Burn Ban Until Further Notice
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Horry County Initiates Burn Ban Until Further Notice
Pets adopted from the Animal Care Center during February 2025 can receive heartworm treatment for $250.
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Adopt and help a heart at the Animal Care Center
ACC Pet Birthdays
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ACC adoptables temporarily available at multiple locations in Horry County
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Freezin' for a reason: Team Horry supports Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Janice Queen with Deputy Administrator Randy Webster.
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Janice Queen marks 40 years of service with Horry County
A chimney fire incident in Horry County.
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Low temperatures, high fire risk, warns HCFR
Be safe while heating your house!
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Fire Safety Tips for Being Careful During Cold Weather
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HCPD graduates earn top honors at S.C. Criminal Justice Academy
HCFR Firefighter/Paramedic Forbes with the gentleman she helped to save, Andy Apples, and his wife Patty.
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A gift that keeps giving--visits from a saved patient!
HCFR's newest ambulance, which went into service Thursday, Dec. 20 at Station 12 (Nixonville/Wampee).
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HCFR Expands EMS Coverage into Nixonville/Wampee Area
Horry County Fire Rescue's Four Harm Reduction Specialists
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HCFR Optimistic After One Year of Harm Reduction Program, Already Looking Ahead
Prepare For Winter Hazards
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Public Safety departments encourage winter safety
Horry County 911 received four awards at the 2024 South Carolina APCO/NENA Conference.
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Horry County 911 wins four awards at SC APCO/NENA Conference
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Horry County 911, regional partners recognized for ESInet migration
Oct. 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week in Horry County
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HCFR emphasizes smoke alarms for Fire Prevention Week 2024
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New HCPD Chief of Police Sworn In
Incoming-Chief Kris Leonhardt pictured with outgoing-Chief Joseph Hill
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Kris Leonhardt selected as next Horry County Chief of Police