On October 29, 2025, the Surfside Beach Fire Department will hold a ribbon cutting for a new Life Jacket Loaner Program. The event is in partnership with Safe Kids Pee Dee/Coastal and the Town of Surfside Beach. It will take place at 2 PM at the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier.
The program lets residents and visitors borrow Coast Guard-approved life jackets at no cost. The life jackets are available at a station below the stairs near the pier’s elevators. Sizes range from infant to adult. The station also provides information on proper fitting and water safety…