Myrtle Beach Firefighters Deployed to Hurricane Laura Relief

Myrtle Beach and Horry County firefighters were deployed to the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Laura. The MBFD confirmed Chief Hickman, Captain Chapman, firefighter Rapp and firefighter Ballard were sent out with the South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue type 1 Team.  Horry County Fire Rescue also sent four members, including battalion Chief Archibald, firefighter and EMT Hall, Captain Drabick and battalion Chief Begovich. They will travel to Louisiana and aid the areas most impacted by the storm. Myrtle Beach Fire Captain Jon Evans said, “We’re always happy to help out…anyone who is in need, that is who we’re there for.”