Midway Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3617

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This is the official page of Midway Professional Firefighters Association of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 3617. Never forget.

A 501(c) (5) organization. Orginally formed as South Strand Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association, Local 3617, has evolved over the years just like the area it covers. At its inception the association was open to all departments in the Grand Strand area. Over the years many departments formed their own associations, however, the name was kept unchanged for years. In 2014, members decided to make the move and change the name to Midway Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 3617. Those who were members recognized the old name did not accurately represent the membership and many felt it was time to form their own identity. Membership is not mandatory in the association but over the year has steadily grown to its current level of over 30 members. We are proud to serve our community and strive to do so in a professional manner on a daily basis. We are in a very unique area that experiences a surge of calls every summer with the influx of visitors to the region. Midway Fire Rescue is made up of around 65 personal working out of three stations (Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, Debordieu Colony). The department handles over 3,200 calls annually. Our department is also home to many different special operation divisions and teams that include a technical rescue division, water rescue division, a hazardous materials response team and others. As we continue to grow our local, we look forward to increased interaction with our local community and its charities. We want to continue to make Midway Fire Rescue the best place to work in the grand strand. Our membership is a diverse group coming from all over the country to the Grand Strand. It is this wide knowledge base that we strive to use and make ourselves into a progressive organization. In closing, IAFF Local 3617 will continue to always learn from those who have served before us, and to always remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have gone on.

10/05/2026

Three years without your laughs, sarcasm, and wisdom. The phone call I received the morning of October 5, 2023 was something I very much unexpected. I had just taken over as the local president, and I was about to get my very first task.. I knew something was wrong the moment that the individual who called said "this is serious, nobody knows yet." From there, everything stopped. For those of us that knew early on, we had to watch all of the hearts break one by one as the word had started to get to your friends, family, and loved ones.

The days to come were some of the hardest days. Trying to figure out where to start, which direction to go, and really what to do, left all of us at a stand still. Because you were the person that you were, everyone stepped up. Phone calls, messages, and mail from all over the country started to pile in. The world lit up with your name and your face. The stories told of you caused laughter so hard that tears rolled down many faces. You were one of a kind and we can assure you that you are missed every day.

We will never be able to thank enough every person and every agency that helped us in our time of need. We are grateful to have known you Garrett.

Until we meet again our friend, we love you.

- President Redmond
- Vice President Rakosky
- The Board of IAFF Local 3617
& each and every proud member of the Midway Professional Firefighters Association, Local 3617

09/14/2026

Today marks 11 years of service for Captain Chris Holmes at Midway Fire. One of the best in the business. Thank you for all you do Capt!

08/31/2026

Our hearts are broken. Please keep everybody who has been affected by this tragic loss in your prayers.

MISSING CHILD’S BODY FOUND

The body of missing 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, who has been the subject of an intensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies, was found this morning. Agents with the Department of Natural Resources located her around 9:45 in the waters near the area where she was last seen. Saylor wandered away from a rental home in Hagley Estates in Pawleys Island late yesterday morning. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Department of Natural Resources, Charleston Sheriff’s Office, SLED, Horry County Fire Department, Midway Fire Department, Georgetown County Fire Department, Georgetown County Emergency Services, and Georgetown City Fire Department. Hundreds of residents from the area searched their own properties and surrounding areas and guarded local docks. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office thanks everyone who assisted in the search and sends its deepest condolences to the young girl’s family.

08/30/2026

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08/23/2026

C - Shift members of the Midway Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3617 are back in service after handling a working structure fire in Pawleys Island this afternoon.

02/25/2026

Midway Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3617 members working C - Shift today are clearing up from a working fire in a midrise on S. Dunes Dr. First arriving companies found smoke and fire upon arrival.

While units were operating, additional responding units came across a seperate fire related incident and mitigated those hazards.

Our members are well equipped, well trained, and are ready to serve our residents and visitors at a moments notice.

02/21/2026

The Midway Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3617 B - Shift members stayed busy yesterday, handling two structure fires and a crash with confinement along with a multitude of medical emergencies and other misc. calls for service.

Our members are well equipped, well trained, and are ready to serve our residents and visitors at a moments notice.

12/22/2025

From Earth to Heaven, we wish you a happy birthday. As always, we miss you and we love you.

Until we meet again, Happy Birthday brother.

12/15/2025

Please help us congratulate five members of the Midway Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3617 as today they had graduated their Paramedic program.

From left to right:

• Kenny Hoyt
• Josh Hooper
• John "Bubbles" Owens
• Dominic Allegrezza
• Eric Menefee

These five members have worked hard to complete this program and have been very eager to better themselves and the patients that they will come in contact with.

Congratulations.

11/27/2025

From our house to yours, we hope everyone has a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Address

P. O. Box 3058
Pawleys Island, SC
29585

Website

http://www.iafflocal3617.org/

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