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Public SafetyFriday, November 13

Horry County Fire Rescue's chief of nearly 11 years has left, and the county hasn't said why

The 5AM Socastee teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you live in Socastee or , this one hits close to home. Chief Joseph Tanner has left the department after nearly 11 years. Deputy Chief Mike Norket is interim chief while the county looks for a permanent replacement.

Tanner led a department with more than 550 career members

More than 550
career members at Horry County Fire Rescue
150
volunteer members
41
rescue stations across Horry County

Sources: WPDE, WFXB

County officials confirmed Tuesday that Tanner is no longer with the department, and Horry County didn't issue a formal announcement. On Thursday, a county council member called the exit an "administrative decision". WPDE asked for Tanner's resignation letter and was turned down, so it filed a Freedom of Information Act request. That request also covers any documents involving an investigation into Tanner.

$2 millionin state funding announced for a new Socastee and Burgess fire station

Tanner was part of that announcement, WPDE reports.

Source: WPDE

  • Chief since: December 2015
  • Before Horry: 31 years with Georgetown City Fire, 18 as chief
  • Permanent replacement: no hiring timeline announced

Sources: WPDE, WFXB, WBTW

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