...weather conditions. "Just because they built this area doesn't mean they are safe from fire," said former Horry County Fire Chief Hamp Shuping, who teaches urban wildfire fighting at the South Carolina Fire Academy. "A devastating fire could...

...firefighters were on the engine when it hit the man. "Public safety officials are trained to save and protect lives," Horry County Fire Chief Garry Alderman said. "When an incident of this nature occurs, it is very emotional on all parties." Principal...

...Fire Inspectors Association. He was a member and past president of South Carolina Fire Chiefs Association and Horry County Fire Chiefs Association. He had been the resident fire marshal for the state fire marshal's office and was in the South...