Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue is changing up their beach patrol this year.
The department is adding a new position, increasing patrols on the beach and getting new equipment.
“We’re hoping to have another safe season with zero drownings,” said Myrtle Beach Fire Lt. Jonathan Evans. “We have a few more personal watercrafts, jet skis, zodiac boats, so we are focusing on those because not everyone has had training with those. We have the Emilys coming in soon too, which is the electronic lifeguards.”
Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue created a new position in preparation for beach season. The new supervisor position is in the city’s proposed 2019 budget. Evans said this person will mostly work with the beach rescue team.
“The position is titled as battalion chief of special operations.