Langford Volunteer Fire Department

08/19/2026

If you use a community crime reporting app on your phone and received a notification like this earlier, it is a FALSE ALARM. Please report is as such.

At 11:42 AM today, Langford began receiving calls related to an alert on the app Crime Radar related to a mutual aid request for 2 firefighters that had entered a residential structure fire looking for persons trapped, had called a mayday, and had no communications since. At the time, Langford FD was not on any calls. After coordinating with other neighboring agencies, it was determined that this traffic was communicated over PRIVATE radio channels during a TRAINING exercise.

It should be noted that these apps monitor public radio waves and use AI to process and transcribe. The information they broadcast to you should always be verified independently.

It should also be noted that our hearts are warm knowing our brothers have our back. Should the unfortunate situation ever arise, know that we will have yours too!

08/17/2026

We are proud of one of Langford’s volunteers, Zach Wood, who was sworn in to join Ridgeland Fire Department on Friday, August 14! Congratulations Zach!

08/08/2026

There’s no such thing as an “off day” when it comes to being ready.

Today, members of the Langford Volunteer Fire Department took advantage of some downtime for a random gear workout—getting the heart rate up, working in full turnout gear, and building the endurance it takes to do the job when conditions are hot, heavy, and demanding.

We train because when the tones drop, there’s no warm-up and no second chance to get ready. Whether it’s a scheduled drill or an impromptu workout at the station, every rep makes us better prepared to serve our community.

We train. We sweat. We stay ready.

08/05/2026

This week, members of Langford FD attended STEPS - Surface Transportation Emergency Preparedness course at Rankin EOC, taught by SERTC. The instructors from Pueblo, CO did a phenomenal job helping us create community risk, vulnerability assessment, and preplanning strategies for our critical assets and infrastructure in our AOR.

07/05/2026

Today, members of the Langford Volunteer Fire Department were honored to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and Independence Day by participating in two community parades—Hidden Hills and Le Bourgeois.

Thank you to everyone who came out to wave, cheer, and celebrate with us. It was a privilege to represent our department and spend the day with the communities we are proud to serve.

Independence Day is a time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and to remember the generations of Americans whose courage and sacrifice made those freedoms possible.

From everyone at Langford Volunteer Fire Department, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Independence Day. Thank you for your continued support of your volunteer firefighters.

God bless our community, and God bless the United States of America.

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06/20/2026

Go support our fellow firefighters today at Star Volunteer Fire Department! They have a drive through tent so you won’t even get wet!

06/08/2026

Sunday evening, a team of your Langford Volunteers worked on improving skills at automobile extrication. When the worst accidents happen, Langford FD stands ready, equipped, and prepared to rapidly remove patients from entrapment in vehicles, using the “Jaws of Life”.

Our crews also regularly train on basic and advanced medical care, so while we extricate the patient, we are able to bring the ER to the patient, providing essential emergency care right where you are. It’s all a part of the system we use, to ensure those who live in, commute through, and visit our district, get the best care possible.

Always improving.

-Assistant Chief Burkhalter

05/21/2026

Today, members of Langford Volunteer Fire Fighters are having a great time supporting Oakdale Elementary’s Field Day! 🚒☀️

We love spending the day with the students, staff, and families while helping make the event fun, safe, and memorable for everyone involved. Seeing the smiles, excitement, and community spirit make it all worthwhile.

Thank you to Oakdale Elementary for inviting us to be part of such an awesome day. We are proud to support our local schools and community whenever we can!

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Thank you to the Langford Volunteer Fire Department for your recent purchase of Leatherhead Tools for the department.