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Horry County officials break ground on New Finkley fire station, stress rural service and 'one county' focus
Summary
Officials and fire-rescue staff gathered at the New Finkley Fire Station groundbreaking to pledge continued investment in public safety and to recognize rural service challenges; the transcript does not specify the event date.
Horry County officials, fire-rescue personnel and community members marked the ceremonial start of construction for the New Finkley Fire Station at an event in Horry County. Speakers emphasized a countywide commitment to public safety and the need for infrastructure that meets rural-area response challenges.
Tony Casey, identified in the transcript as the public information officer with Horry County Fire Rescue, opened the event and apologized for an address mix-up that had diverted some attendees, saying he was "so sorry" for sending people in the wrong direction. He thanked those who traveled from out of the area and outlined the program, which included remarks from county leadership and Horry County Fire Rescue personnel.
Volunteer Captain Terry Watts led the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, asking for blessings on the station, staff and community. An elected official (unnamed in the transcript) and several other speakers framed the project as part of a broader public-safety priority, with one speaker saying public safety has been a priority "day 1" of their service and invoking a "one county" approach to growth and infrastructure.
Speakers who addressed operations noted differences between rural and urban service areas, citing challenges such as water access and longer response distances. One speaker recognized the H-shift crew and thanked squad and battalion chiefs for their work supporting rural residents, and said the new station should allow crews to operate more efficiently and safely.
Another speaker thanked county staff and council members for finding the money to support projects like the new station and pledged ongoing investment in firefighters and equipment: "Horry County Fire Rescue and Horry County government has a promise to the community, we're gonna protect you," the speaker said in the transcript.
The ceremony concluded with elected officials participating in a traditional shovel-turn and a photo opportunity. Tony Casey told attendees that a similar event for Station 31 in the Surfside area will be scheduled soon. The transcript does not specify the ceremony date or detailed funding sources for the project.
