Surfside Beach Fire Department

10/22/2026

❤️ Our Firefighters’ Health Is Our Top Priority! ❤️

Today, Waccamaw Dermatology hosted a special First Responder Skin Wellness Screening Clinic for the Surfside Beach Fire Department. Firefighters face an increased risk of skin cancer due to sun exposure and chemical exposure while fighting fires. Education, early detection, and prevention are essential to protecting their long-term health.

We are incredibly grateful to Waccamaw Dermatology for investing in the health and well-being of those who dedicate their lives to protecting our community.

Thank you, Waccamaw Dermatology! ❤️

Town of Surfside Beach

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

🚒 **Almost a Perfectly Quiet Shift!**

B Shift went off duty this morning after one of the quietest 24-hour shifts we've had in quite some time!

We almost made it through the entire shift without a single emergency call, but a routine medical call at 2:30 AM broke our streak. We'll take it, though! A quiet shift means our community is having a good day.

There's a common misconception that firefighters spend most of their shifts sitting in recliners waiting for the next call. While we certainly enjoy some downtime when we can get it, the reality is a little different.

**Here's a look at what keeps us busy:**

🚨 **1,800 Incidents:** So far in 2026, we've responded to approximately 1,800 incidents, already surpassing the 1,400 we responded to during all of 2025!

🔥 **2,342 Training Hours:** Our firefighters have completed a combined 2,342 hours of fire training this year, in addition to the 20 hours of annual medical continuing education required of each member.

🚒 **Daily Responsibilities:** Every day of the week includes assigned duties ranging from station cleaning and maintenance to vehicle inspections, equipment checks, and apparatus upkeep.

📋 **Behind the Scenes:** Our officers manage numerous departmental programs and administrative responsibilities on top of their regular duties. Many of these programs are handled by dedicated full-time employees in larger departments. **We may be a small department, but that doesn't make these programs any smaller or easier to manage!**

👨‍🚒 **Community Safety:** Fire prevention, public education, station tours, and community events are also part of what we do.

🌙 **583 Nighttime Calls:** Since January 1, we've responded to 583 emergencies between 8 PM and 7 AM. That's a lot of interrupted meals, showers, and nights of sleep!

So yes, sometimes we do get to enjoy those famous firehouse recliners. But there's a lot of work happening between emergency calls that most people never see.

**And as much as we love what we do, we're always happy when the community doesn't need us.**

Because a quiet day at the firehouse means a good day for Surfside Beach! 🚒
Town of Surfside Beach

10/16/2026

🎉 Happy National Boss’s Day to Chief Nelson! 🚒

We appreciate your leadership and dedication to the Surfside Beach Fire Department. Thank you for always looking out for our members and making sure they have the resources, equipment, and support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.

Thank you for all you do for our department and our community! We’re grateful to have you leading the way! 👨‍🚒👏

Town of Surfside Beach

10/13/2026

🌎 EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK | GREAT SOUTHEAST SHAKEOUT

Are you prepared? 🌎

Earthquakes can happen with little or no warning, and being prepared can make all the difference!

🚨 Know what to do: DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!

✅ DROP to your hands and knees.
✅ COVER your head and neck and take shelter under a sturdy table or desk if possible.
✅ HOLD ON until the shaking stops.

📦 Take time this week to secure heavy furniture, prepare an emergency kit, and make a family emergency plan.

🌎 Join the Great Southeast ShakeOut and practice your earthquake safety plan!

A few minutes of preparation today can help protect you and your loved ones tomorrow.

Stay prepared. Stay safe.

Town of Surfside Beach

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.

10/12/2026

🚒 WOW, SURFSIDE BEACH! YOU SHOWED US SO MUCH LOVE! ❤️

What a great night at our Fire Department Open House! We were so happy to see so many of you come out Friday night to spend time with us. Thank you for making it such a success!

👨‍🚒 Our Fire Marshal, Keith Williams, and Deputy Fire Marshal, Robert Moran, had a great time taking the kids through our Junior Firefighter Obstacle Course. We’re excited to bring on some new cadets soon! 🚒

We have so many people to thank for making this event special:

❤️ To our Volunteer and Auxiliary Members: Thank you for your time, hard work, and dedication to making the evening a success.

🚔 To Surfside Beach Police Department Surfside Beach, South Carolina and the American Red Cross of South Carolina: Thank you for partnering with us and being part of this community event.

🤝 To DeFalco’s Automotive & Towing and The Whistling Duck: Thank you for your generosity and support.

🏡 To Surfside Realty Company: Thank you for always supporting our Fire Department and our community.

👏 To Councilman Stamey: Thank you for stopping by and showing your support!

And finally, thank you to the entire Surfside Beach Town Council and Mayor Krouse for your continued support of our Fire Department. We appreciate everything you do for our members and the community we serve.

Nights like Friday remind us why we love serving this town. Thank you, Surfside Beach, for being such an incredible community! ❤️🚒

Town of Surfside Beach

10/12/2026

🚒 WEEKLY CALL REPORT
📅 October 4 – October 11, 2026

The Surfside Beach Fire Department responded to 51 calls for service this week.

📊 Call Breakdown:
🚑 Medical Calls: 24
🛠️ Service Calls: 14
🚗 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 3
🔥 Fires: 3
☣️ HazMat: 1
⚠️ Other Hazardous Situations: 3
🚨 Alarms: 3

Total Calls: 51

Our dedicated career and volunteer personnel continue to serve our community with professionalism and commitment. Thank you to our firefighters for answering the call and keeping Surfside Beach safe!

Town of Surfside Beach

10/11/2026

⚠️ TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 5:00 PM
Stay alert and monitor weather updates. Be prepared to seek shelter if conditions worsen. Stay safe!

Town of Surfside Beach

***UPDATE 3 p.m. the watch has ended.***

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Horry County until 5 p.m.

Make sure you can receive emergency weather alerts and take action if a tornado warning is issued.

Remain weather aware.

10/10/2026

🚨 ROADWAY REOPENED 🚨10/10 4:00pm

Normal Traffic patterns can resume on 2nd Avenue North and North Hollywood Drive

🚨ROADWAY CLOSURE UPDATE

The intersection of 2nd Avenue North and North Hollywood Drive will remain closed for the next few hours while multiple utility companies work to restore the overhead power lines.

‼️Please continue to use alternate routes and do not drive around barricades. The closure is in place for everyone’s safety while crews work to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Town of Surfside Beach Surfside Beach Police Department Surfside Beach, South Carolina

🚨 ROADWAY CLOSURE

A tree and downed power lines are creating a hazard at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and North Hollywood Drive. The intersection is currently closed.

Please use an alternate route while Surfside Beach Fire, Surfside Beach Police Department Surfside Beach, South Carolina, and Santee Cooper crews work to remove the hazards and safely reopen the roadway.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please use caution in the area.

‼️Do not drive over downed power lines. ‼️

Town of Surfside Beach