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Council commends county firefighter for meritorious action
Summary
Horry County Council passed a resolution honoring a firefighter for meritorious action recognized by the South Carolina State Firefighters Association. Council described the firefighter entering a scene after hearing a voice and rescuing a person who is alive today.
Horry County Council adopted a resolution commending one of the county’s firefighters for a meritorious action recognized by the South Carolina State Firefighters Association in 2025.
Council members and the fire chief described that during an emergency call the firefighter heard a voice, entered the incident area and removed a person to safety; the individual survived as a result of the actions described. The council expressed appreciation for the department’s training and staffing that contributed to the outcome.
