PHOTOS: Ground breaks for new Florence County fire station
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FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A groundbreaking ceremony took place Friday morning for a new Florence County fire station.
Ground broke at about 10 a.m. for Olanta Fire Station No.2.
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“This station is paramount for this area, not only for our district, [but] for neighboring areas such as Sumter County,” Olanta Fire Chief David Floyd said. “South Lynches Fire District and Howe Springs, we butt up to all their districts, so this station actually allows them to keep from having to build stations in their district by taking up some of that mileage.”
Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye also attended the groundbreaking, speaking highly of the department as a whole.
“They’re always there to help us,” Joye said. “Regardless if it’s a crime scene, crash or search for a person or a vulnerable adult, they’re always here to help and they do a great job.”
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