County profile
Horry County, SC 8 departments
778 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Horry County · #6 of 46 in-state.
Horry County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (778 personnel across 8 departments) - #6 of 46 in-state; mix 4/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 46 in South Carolina
- 7.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 60% of roster in Horry County Fire Rescue
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Horry County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Myrtle Beach Fire Department Myrtle Beach · EMS | career | 144 |
| City of Surfside Beach Fire Department Surfside Beach · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Conway Fire Department Conway | career | 42 |
| Horry County Fire Rescue Little River · EMS | other | 30 |
| Horry County Fire Rescue Conway · EMS | career | 464 |
| Loris Volunteer Fire Department Loris | volunteer | 52 |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport Fire Department Myrtle Beach | other | - |
| North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue North Myrtle Beach | career | 6 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (778 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
7.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (55 stations / 778 roster).
Largest book: Horry County Fire Rescue holds 60% of county personnel (464 of 778).
Photo-finish peer: Outagamie County, WI (+5 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Horry County? ▼
Horry County has 778 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 97, which is 288% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Horry County, SC? ▼
Horry County, SC has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Horry County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Horry County has a mix: 4 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Horry County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Horry County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Horry County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.