The Midway Volunteer Fire Company No.1 was organized on January 12, 1956. The first two meetings took place in the basement of the Linden House House Cafe. The meetings from March through August of that year were held in the Old Midway Elementary School on S. Jefferson Street. In September of that year, the meetings were transferred to Mr. Roscoe Hoffacker's building at the rear of 202 Linden Avenue. This became the permit site of the expanded Social Hall. This property was purchased for $3,500.

In May of 1956, a 1927 International truck was purchased from Arendtsville Fire Company for $300.00. The truck was subsequently overhauled and painted the adopted colors of white and black. The truck was then equipped with all new gear and fighting equipment at a cost of $3,500.00.

Midway's first Fire Police were appointed in May of 1956, which George 'Woodie' Miller as their first Captain of the Fire Police.

In September of 1956, Midway was admitted to the Adams County Firemen's Association.

In November of 1956, Midway held its first Fire Prevention School in Fundamentals of Fire Fighting. The instructor was Robert Little, Jr of York PA and at that present time was the Assistant Fire Chief in the City of York. On April of 1957, the class completed its instruction and 23 men were awarded certificates in the 'Fundamentals of Fire Fighting'. The Midway Volunteer Fire Company No.1 went into active service on February 15,1957.

In 1959, at the present site of the fire company today, a new cement block Fire Hall was erected with brick facing on the front on the building. The cost was approximately $16,000. Much of the labor was donated by members of the Fire Company. In May of 1960, the Ambulance Service was inaugurated by members of the Ambulance Club. On August 12, 1961, this new Fire Hall was dedicated.