Tri-Community Fire Department

08/26/2026

Glad we were able to be apart and help our neighboring county. Sparky was glad to meet new friends and teach fire safety.

08/21/2026

Tri Community Fire Department is proud to announce that our new brush truck will be in service soon!

What makes this truck especially meaningful is that it was made possible through the generous donations received from our annual mail-out fundraiser which you should be seeing again soon. Every donation, no matter the size, helped make this addition to our department possible.

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and continues to support Tri Community Fire Department. Your contributions are being put directly back into equipment that helps us better protect our community and the people who call it home.

08/18/2026

We are thankful for the men and women of TCFD and all the FDs for your dedication and commitment to Public Safety. 

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

07/29/2026

🔥 PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE – GRASS FIRE DANGER 🔥

Over the last few days, Tri-Community Fire Department and surrounding fire departments have responded to an increase in out-of-control grass fires. These fires are spreading rapidly due to the extremely hot, dry conditions we are currently experiencing.

We ask everyone to use extreme caution with any activity that could start a fire. This includes:
• Outdoor burning
• Dragging safety chains that can create sparks along roadways
• Parking vehicles on dry grass
• Using equipment that produces sparks near dry vegetation
• Discarding ci******es from vehicles

If you plan to burn outdoors, please:
• Check current weather conditions and avoid burning on windy days.
• Have a water source, hose, or other extinguishing equipment readily available.
• Clear a safe area around your burn pile.
• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Ensure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving the area.

A small spark can quickly turn into a large wildfire, threatening homes, property, livestock, and lives.

We ask everyone to do their part to help prevent unnecessary fires during these dry conditions.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

07/24/2026

🚒🔥 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 🔥🚒

This past Wednesday evening, Tri-Community Fire Department, Sparky the Fire Dog, and Sparky’s Team were honored to be invited to the Morgantown Church of God, End of Summer Program for an evening of fun and fire safety education.

Throughout the evening, we taught children several important fire and life safety lessons, including:
• The importance of working smoke alarms
• Having two ways out of every room
• When and how to call 911
• Choosing a family meeting place
• Seeing firefighters in full turnout gear so they won’t be afraid during an emergency
• “Tools, Not Toys” – teaching children that many everyday household items, such as knives, fi****ms, chemicals, medications, matches, and lighters, are tools—not toys—and should only be handled by a responsible adult.

The children also enjoyed our fire safety obstacle course and had the opportunity to spray water with firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog. We’d also like to thank Morgantown VFD for inviting us and bringing one of their fire trucks to help make the event a success.

With National Fire Prevention Month just around the corner in October, we’d love to bring our Fire & Life Safety Program to your school, church, daycare, community organization, or special event. We offer engaging fire safety education for children as well as fire and life safety presentations for older adults.

If you’re interested in scheduling an event, please email [email protected] and include:
• The physical location of the event
• A contact person’s name and phone number
• The date and time of the event (or the days and times of the event, if applicable)
• A brief description of the event and what you’d like us to cover

Please remember that Tri-Community Fire Department is a 100% volunteer organization. While we will do our best to accommodate requests, we may not be able to attend every event.

Thank you again to Morgantown Church of God and Morgantown Fire Department for allowing us to be part of such a wonderful evening. We look forward to serving more of our community through fire prevention and education. If you’d like us to visit your organization this October or at another time during the year, don’t hesitate to reach out!

07/03/2026

🇺🇸🎆 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒓𝒊-𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕! 🎆🇺🇸

As you celebrate our nation’s independence, remember to keep safety at the top of your list. We want your Fourth of July to end with great memories, not a trip to the emergency room or a visit from us.

A few friendly reminders:
• Keep a water hose or bucket nearby.
• Never allow children to handle fireworks without close adult supervision.
• Don’t relight fireworks that fail to ignite.
• Stay away from dry grass, woods, and other areas where fires can easily spread.
• Keep your hands and fingers a safe distance from fireworks. Ten fingers make for a much better family photo than nine! 😉
• If the firework says, “𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚,” that’s not a suggestion, it means RUN. 🏃
• If you drink, don’t drive. Phone a friend.

And remember… If your last words before lighting a firework are, “𝑯𝒆𝒚 𝒚’𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔,” you’ve already made a bad decision. 😂

From all of us at Tri-Community Fire Department, we wish you a fun, safe, and blessed Independence Day!

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚! 🇺🇸🚒

07/02/2026

Last night marked the successful conclusion of the Tri-Community Fire Department 2026 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course. Through the dedication and hard work of all participants, 12 students successfully completed the course, providing several communities across our region with additional trained Emergency Medical Responders ready to serve when their communities need them most.

Departments represented in this class included:

• Tri-Community Fire Department
• Columbia Fire Department
• 4th District Fire Department (Walthall County FIRE Service)
• Enon Fire Department, Jayess MS
• Southwest Marion Volunteer Fire Department
• Pineburr volunteer fire department
• Petal Fire Department

The course was led by Deputy Chief Shane Saucier of Tri-Community Fire Department.

A special thank you goes out to Paramedics Chris McNease and Eli Turnage, along with EMT Clayton Wicker of AAA Ambulance Service, for assisting with skills training and providing students with an overview of ambulance operations and patient care in the pre-hospital environment.

Congratulations to all of the students for their commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills in emergency medical care. Your dedication will help make a difference in the lives of countless citizens throughout our communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this class a success. When seconds count, training matters.

06/25/2026

What started as a conversation about a need for more storage space at a volunteer fire station turned into a community partnership that is helping both local firefighters and inmates prepare for life after incarceration.

06/21/2026

We are thankful for TCFD Deputy Chief Shane Saucier and his commitment to Public Safety in our community and throughout the state.

Meet Your Executive Board

The Mississippi Fire Fighters Association is proud to introduce Shane Saucier, Southern Volunteer Representative.

Shane Saucier serves as the Southern Volunteer Representative for the Mississippi Fire Fighters Association, representing volunteer firefighters across the Southwest, Southeast, and Southern Districts of Mississippi.

With 14 years of fire service experience, Shane currently serves as Deputy Chief of Tri-Community Fire Department in Columbia, Mississippi. In addition to his fire service responsibilities, he works as the South Mississippi Sales Representative for MES Life Safety, where he has the opportunity to support and work alongside fire departments throughout the region.

Throughout his career, Shane has been a strong advocate for volunteer firefighters, focusing on advancing training and education, enhancing emergency response capabilities, and promoting the needs of the fire service. He believes that communication, collaboration, and leadership are critical to the continued success of Mississippi’s volunteer fire departments.

As a member of the MFFA Executive Board, Shane is committed to being a voice for firefighters across Mississippi and looks forward to working with departments throughout the state to strengthen the fire service and better serve our communities.

Thank you, Shane, for your dedication, leadership, and continued service to Mississippi's fire service.

📧 [email protected]

06/21/2026

🚨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🚨

As temperatures rise and families spend more time around pools, lakes, rivers, and boats, the members of Tri-Community Fire Department want to remind everyone that water can become dangerous in a matter of seconds, especially for young children.

💦 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥 & 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
• Never leave children unattended in or around water, even for a moment.
• Designate a responsible adult as a “Water Watcher” whose sole job is supervising children.
• Avoid distractions such as cell phones, conversations, or chores while supervising swimmers.
• Keep pools secured with fences, self-closing gates, and locked access points.
• Remember that drowning is often silent and can happen much faster than most people realize.

🛟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
• Children should wear a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket whenever boating, kayaking, or participating in water activities.
• Ensure all straps, buckles, and zippers are secured.
• The life jacket should fit snugly and not ride up over the child’s ears when lifted at the shoulders.
• Never rely on inflatable toys or floaties as a substitute for a life jacket.
• Set a good example, adults should wear life jackets too.

⚠️ 𝐀 𝐅𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫
Stay close, stay alert, and make water safety a priority every time your family is near the water.

Together, we can help ensure everyone enjoys a safe and fun summer. Let’s all stay cool this summer, but remember, water safety is everyone’s responsibility.

—𝙏𝙧𝙞-𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩