Midway Fire Rescue

MFR is a combination department tasked with fire protection, EMS along with special operations for the 80 square mile coverage area. WPHM397 154.310mhz

[Georgetown EMD @GCEMD]

The statewide burn ban continues today with all outdoor burning prohibited until the ban is lifted. As a reminder, failure to comply could result in fine and/or jail time. Help us help you by not burning until conditions improve.

[NWS Charleston, SC @NWSCharlestonSC]

Chances for strong to severe thunderstorms return to the area on Wednesday, most likely occurring in the morning into the early afternoon hours. The greatest threat are strong wind gusts up to 60 mph. Stay aware of the weather on Wednesday.

[Georgetown EMD @GCEMD]

Today’s fire weather threat has been upgraded to a Fire Weather Warning. Extremely dangerous fire weather conditions will be present due to very low humidity and gusty winds. A burn ban remains in effect for unincorporated areas of the county until further notice.

[Georgetown EMD @GCEMD]

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for tomorrow. Dangerous fire weather conditions will be present due to very low humidity and gusty winds. A burn ban remains in effect for unincorporated areas until further notice. Opening burning is prohibited until the ban is lifted.

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

Wishing Battalion Chief Josh Carney a very happy, heavenly birthday.

We miss you each and everyday Chief!

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

Georgetown County is under a burn ban starting at 2 p.m. today until further notice due to high fire risk and limited resources. Fire crews are actively battling multiple brush fires, and conditions remain dangerous.

🔥 No outdoor burning is allowed at this time.

Stay safe

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

CO Alarms Work
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Alerts Resident to Life Threatening Event

For further questions regarding carbon monoxide alarms or smoke detectors, please contact Midway Fire Rescue.

Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

Our department would like to recognize and congratulate Master Firefighter/EMT Gary Rush on his promotion to Lieutenant.

Gary was pinned by his wife, Jami and Grandson, Jacob. Gary's Son, Brandon and daughter-in-law, Felicia were also present for this special moment.

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

A blustery but beautiful day on The Island!!

[Georgetown EMD @GCEMD]

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 AM. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter of a mile or less. Drivers should exercise caution by:

🚙 Use your low beam lights
🚗 Decrease your speed
🛻 Increase your following distance

Drive safely during your morning commute!

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

This morning we recognized and celebrated one of our own, for completing her probationary period with our department.

Congratulations Firefighter/EMT Ellen Tamayo!

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

Recruit class 25-01 is one step closer to graduation day, by starting this week off with Basic Auto Extrication. The recruits demonstrated the necessary skills to operate various extrication tools. and learned to stabilize a vehicle.

📸: Master Firefighter/EMT Zoey Regan

[Pawleys Island PD @PawleysIslandPD]

It's time to renew your Golf Cart permit for 2025! Please do so online here:
https://t.co/30AUkPpq1o

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

Dense fog 🌫️ = Extreme caution ⚠️!! Increase your following and stopping distance while driving!! Please be safe y’all!

[US Fire Marshals @NAofSFM]

Plug portable space heaters directly into the wall. Never use an extension cord.
#HeatingFireSafety #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

Good news from SC Forestry! You are now able to make notification to them online!

You must still call Georgetown County Dispatch (843-527-6763) directly to complete the notification process

[South Carolina Forestry Commission @ForestryCommish]

BIG NEWS: The South Carolina Forestry Commission is making it easier for the public to conduct safe outdoor debris burns.

People who live outside of city limits can now make their legally required notification ONLINE at https://t.co/yNbJAiGylj.

State law requires people who live in unincorporated areas to notify the Forestry Commission before conducting an outdoor debris burn.

For decades, the only way to make the notification was by calling a toll-free number and leaving a voicemail with the burner’s name, address and phone number. The phone/voicemail notification process is still available, but agency leaders believe the convenience of the new online system will eventually make it the preferred method.

*Note: This notification system does not apply to prescribed burns. People who are planning larger types of agricultural and forestry burns must call [phone] and speak to a Forestry Commission dispatcher who will walk them through the approval process.

In addition to notifying the Forestry Commission before conducting an outdoor debris burn, citizens must also take the proper precautions:
-Limit fires to vegetative material like leaves, pine straw, limbs and branches that originate from the property of the burn
-Clear a firebreak around the burning site
-Have proper equipment including water, rakes, etc. available to keep the fire under control
-Stay with the fire until it is completely out

[Pawleys Island PD @PawleysIslandPD]

Here is the winter weather briefing from the @NWSWilmingtonNC
If y'all don't need to travel tonight & tomorrow, make yourself cozy and enjoy the snow at home. The roadways will be hazardous.

[Pawleys Island PD @PawleysIslandPD]

Please prepare now for frigid weather arriving this week.

[Midway Fire Rescue @MidwayFireResQ]

We are ready for day 2 of Pathways2Possibilities! This event was created to provide an interactive experience to help 8th graders link their passions to a paycheck.

We truly can't wait to speak to and inspire those who are interested in a future career in the fire service.