Southstrand Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association

Southstrand Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association This is the OFFICIAL page of the Southstrand Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Our District is approximately 54 square miles.

This is the OFFICIAL page of the South Strand Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association Local 4940 of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). The Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire District Fire Division consists of 3 shifts, operating on a 24/48 schedule with 18 personnel assigned to each change. We have four firehouses with two engine companies, one rear-mount lad

der company, and one rear-mount truck company. The Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire District EMS Division is comprised of four shifts, operating on a 24/72 schedule with eight Advanced Life Support (ALS) personnel, including paramedics, on each shift. We currently operate three Advanced Life Support Ambulances: one in Horry County and two in Georgetown County. The Surfside Beach Fire Department is comprised of three shifts, operating on a 24/48 schedule with four personnel on each shift. We have one station in the Town of Surfside Beach that is staffed by a Rescue Engine company. Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire District covers Georgetown County and Horry County. The department handles approximately 8000 calls annually. Surfside Beach Fire Department covers the Town of Surfside Beach and contracted fire response areas within in Horry County. Our District is approximately 5 square miles. The department handles approximately 2,000 calls annually. President: Robb McMahon
Vice-President: Brad Bemis
Secretary / Treasurer: Joshua Deleuze
Surfside Beach Representative: David Harak
Paramedic Specialist Representative: Vacant
MIGC Firefighters Representative: Vacant

This page is open to all IAFF members and fire service enthusiasts. We encourage anyone who joins our page to post comments and share photos. We are especially interested in your pictures of the Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department and Surfside Beach Fire Department, as well as photos of our members at fires and other incidents. Members can also use this site to promote their Local affiliated events and network with other fire service enthusiasts and IAFF members. We'd like for you to exercise discretion when posting and make sure that the pictures and comments are in good taste and appropriate for a public forum.

08/10/2026

🚨🔥 ACTION NEEDED — TOMORROW! 🔥🚨
The STATE-FUNDED PFAS TESTING & CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM is UP FOR A VOTE TOMORROW! 🗳️

🏛️ The SC HOUSE has our backs, but some SENATE members are WAFFLING.

There are still efforts underway to REDUCE FUNDING FOR STATE PROGRAMS, and it is possible they could REMOVE OUR LIFE-SAVING PROGRAM FROM THE BUDGET. ⚠️

🚫 WE CANNOT LET THAT HAPPEN! 🚫

❤️‍🔥 This is a LIFE-SAVING PROGRAM designed to provide South Carolina firefighters with PFAS testing and cancer screenings AT NO COST TO SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS. 🧑‍🚒🩺

Our firefighters put their lives on the line for our communities. They deserve access to the testing and screenings they need to protect their health. ❤️‍🩹

📣 WE NEED EVERY LOCAL TO ACT TODAY!

📞 Contact your state senator.
📧 Send an email.
📱 Make the call.
🗣️ Make your voice heard.

🔥 STAND UP FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS.
💪 PROTECT THE PROGRAM.
❤️ PROTECT OUR FIREFIGHTERS.

ACT TODAY — TOMORROW MAY BE TOO LATE! 🚨🧑‍🚒

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Murrells Inlet–Garden City Fire District.

Our Surf Rescue and Boat Rescue teams are out today at full force helping keep our beaches and waterways safe.

Enjoy the holiday, celebrate responsibly, and if you see our crews out today, give them a wave. Stay safe, everyone.

06/29/2026

Murrells Inlet–Garden City Fire District Achieves CAAS Accreditation with Perfect Score

Murrells Inlet, SC — The Murrells Inlet–Garden City Fire District is proud to announce it has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), achieving a perfect score during the review process.

This prestigious, three-year designation reflects the highest standards in emergency medical services and places the District among an elite group of EMS providers nationwide.

Based on current CAAS records, the Murrells Inlet–Garden City Fire District is the first Fire/EMS agency in the Carolinas to receive this designation, marking a significant milestone for emergency medical services in the region.

CAAS accreditation is a comprehensive, independent evaluation of an agency’s clinical care, operational performance, safety practices, and organizational accountability. Earning this distinction demonstrates the District’s commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient care.

As a continuous improvement model, CAAS accreditation supports the District in identifying opportunities, strengthening systems, and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. It reinforces a culture of accountability and helps position the agency to meet the evolving needs of the community it serves.

The Murrells Inlet–Garden City Fire District extends its appreciation to its personnel whose hard work and commitment made this accomplishment possible.

06/21/2026

Happy fathers day to all the dads out there!

06/21/2026
06/21/2026

More than 3K without power in Horry County after outage

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Murrells Inlet, SC
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