Southwest Rankin Fire Department

08/26/2026

Help Us Shape This Year’s Fall Festival! 🚒🍂

The time is nearing, and we want your help with an idea. What if we made it more of a community carnival, where the community actually helps run the carnival?

Our idea is to map out several stations throughout the fire bays and invite local businesses, churches, and organizations to “sponsor a game” for the night. We provide the space and help organize everything, while each group could come up with and run their own fun game or activity.

Think simple carnival-style games, creative challenges, prizes, and maybe even some friendly competition between the different groups.

So before we start making plans, we want to hear from you:

If you’re a local business, church, or organization , would you be interested in sponsoring and running a game?

We’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions in the comments!

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

Yesterday afternoon, Southwest Rankin Fire Department responded to the 1500 block of Highway 469 S for a single vehicle crash with reported entrapment.

Upon arrival, Southwest personnel found the patient trapped in their vehicle. Due to the extent of the patient’s injuries and the conditions in which she was found, SW requested additional fire personnel for assistance with extrication and AirCare was requested to launch a helicopter. The patient was quickly extricated, treated on scene, and then transported for further medical care.

Southwest Rankin Fire Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the agencies and personnel who assisted with this incident. We are grateful for the dedication to quality care demonstrated by everyone involved.

Please keep the patient and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

07/29/2026

At approximately 9:30 on July 28, Southwest Rankin was dispatched to the intersection of 469 S and Mountain Creek Farm Rd for a 2 car MVC.

Upon arrival, crews found one vehicle upside down in the roadway and another off the roadway in the ditch. The overturned vehicle was still occupied by 3 patients. SW units quickly removed the patients from the vehicle without incident and began providing care. Meanwhile, another SW unit assessed the driver of the other vehicle. 3 patients were transported to a local hospital by ambulance and 1 patient signed a refusal.

The roadway remained blocked until the vehicles were retrieved by towing company and then was reopened.

We’d like to extend our gratitude to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Pafford Ambulance Service and Rankin County Sheriff’s Office for their swift responses and assistance.

07/13/2026

One of our very own has made radio headlines recently. We love to hear the feedback about our wonderful members! Southwest Rankin is blessed with a solid group of dedicated individuals that never stop looking to grow. Amy Grantham is one of them.

Amy Grantham has dedicated herself to serving her community since 2020. She holds certifications as Firefighter I & II, Vehicle Extrication Technician, and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

Her commitment to public safety, continuous learning, and compassionate service has made a lasting impact on the community. Please join us in congratulating Amy on this well-deserved recognition!

06/11/2026

June 20th! Swing by and get a plate!

The banners are out!

Thank you HP Graphics for these sweet looking banners for our 50th Annual BBQ!

We are just 10 days away from our biggest event of the year! Mark your calendars and come enjoy your favorite chicken with your favorite volunteer firefighters!

04/27/2026

This is collecting information to better assess the county and the damages it sustained in the recent storms. This is NOT, a guarantee for assistance, but resources such rely on participation.

This survey aims to help state and local emergency management officials across Mississippi Identify and understand damages that have occurred during recent natural disaster activity.

04/25/2026

Our guys got an early start this morning, working to ensure the roads across our district are safe and passable following the recent storms.

This is just another example of the commitment our department has to serving and protecting the people we call neighbors. Every call, every response, and every hour spent is made possible by individuals who choose to volunteer their time for something bigger than themselves.

If you’re out driving today, please use caution. Watch for debris, downed limbs, and emergency personnel working in affected areas.