Horry County Fire Rescue would like to remind residents that working smoke detectors are the first line of defense in saving lives.  For those residents who cannot afford to purchase smoke detectprs, Horry County Fire Rescue will provide and install them at no cost.

Smoke detectors are also available for the deaf and hearing impaired.

For more information on this program, or to inquire about smoke detectors, please contact Kathy Nieuwenhuis at 843.915.7061 or email at nieuwenk@horrycounty.org.

 

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On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, HCFR in cooperation with Coastal Carolina University will bring The Mental Management of Emergencies:  Improving Decision Making Under Stress.  This seminar will focus on the neuroscience of high stress, high consequence decision making and the process for developing and maintaining situational awareness. Detailed information on the seminar can be found by clicking here.

Time:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:  CCU Auditorium

Registration is limited so please click here to register.

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On Friday, April 27, 2012, Horry County Fire Rescue was privileged not only to recognize the graduates from Recruit Classes 23 & 1102, but to also pay tribute to the men and women in our department with the annual awards.

Please join us in congratulating the recipients:

EMT of the Year - FF/EMT Randy Smith
Paramedic of the Year - FF/Paramedic Kris Armstrong
Volunteer Firefighter of the Year - FF Harold Hemmingway
Career Firefighter of the Year - FF/Paramedic Andrew Miller
Civilian Support Employee of the Year - Evelyn Bell
Uniformed Support Employee of the Year - Captain Billy Floyd
Volunteer Officer of the Year - District Chief John "JB" Johnson
Career Officer of the Year - Lieutenant Mike Noreck

In addition there were two Medals of Bravery presented - FF/EMT Mike Henderson and FF/Paramedic Matthew Stemen

There were three Unit Citations presented as well:
Station 2 - Captain David Howell, FF/EMT Mike Henderson and FF/Paramedic Matthew Stemen
Station 2-B - Captain David Howell, FF/EMT Mike Henderson and FF/Paramedic Matthew Stemen
Medic 31, Surfside Beach FD - FF/Paramedic Christopher Adkins and Surfside Beach Fire Department

Congratulations to all recipients and thank you for your continued hard work and dedication to the department and those we serve.

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The 107th Annual SC Fire-Rescue Conference presented by the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association, will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from June 3-9, 2012. 

For more information, click HERE.  

HCFR members, please refer to Member's Only section of the website for additional information.

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Throughout the month of February, HCFR conducted Big Rig Training at Squeakeys in Conway.  Every station throughout the county was able to rotate crews through and participate in the training at least once.  Training consisted of big rig familiarization, stabilization techniques, with Paratech struts and cribbing, emergency medical treatment and patient extrication.

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