Greenville Fire Department

08/13/2026

🔥🚒 Greenville Fire Department showing up for our Fire Academy babies At O’Bannon School🧑🏽‍🚒❤️

We had the pleasure of supporting Ashlynn Sellers and Caylee Winters at their home volleyball game! 🏐📣 Ashlynn & Caylee, thank you for the invite! We were happy to come out, cheer you on, and show our support. 💪🏽❤️ We are your loudest fire department fans! 😂🚒📢🏐 Keep working hard, keep making us proud, and remember GFD is always in your corner! ❤️🔥

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08/13/2026

Chief Keith Boston, Sr. ❤️‍🔥🚑🚒

🚑 Meet the Leadership 🚑

We’re proud to introduce Keith Boston Sr., Operations Manager for Washington County.

Keith began his career in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter in 1991 before joining the Greenville Fire Department in 1996, where he has proudly served for 30 years in multiple leadership roles and currently has the privilege of serving as Interim Fire Chief. He began his EMS career in 2003 and joined Pafford EMS in 2017 as an EMT/FTO, Shift Captain, and Supervisor. In 2024, he was promoted to Operations Manager, where he now works alongside exceptional EMS professionals who answer the call when their communities need them most.

His passion for emergency services started early.

“When I was 8 years old, living in Memphis with my grandmother, every time I heard a siren, I would run down the street to see if it was an ambulance, fire truck, or police vehicle. My love and passion started at an early age. It’s my calling.”

For Keith, there is no greater honor than making a positive difference in someone’s life during their greatest time of need. He believes every emergency is an opportunity to serve with compassion, courage, and excellence.

As Operations Manager, Keith oversees daily operations, personnel, staffing, fleet readiness, and policy compliance. His priority is ensuring every ambulance is ready to respond while developing strong leaders, mentoring employees, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

His leadership philosophy is simple:
“Service before self. Lead by example. Treat every person with dignity and respect. Take care of your employees, and they will take care of the patients and you.”

Keith’s goal is to inspire those around him to become better than they were yesterday by creating an environment built on teamwork, trust, respect, and professionalism. He is passionate about ensuring every employee has the tools, training, and leadership needed to succeed while supporting them through difficult times.

One piece of advice that has guided Keith throughout his career is to “keep moving when others would stop,” a mindset that aligns with his favorite Bible verse, Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

When he’s away from work, Keith enjoys spending quality time with his family, traveling, and fishing—moments that remind him of the importance of balance and appreciating life’s greatest blessings.

Thank you, Keith, for your years of dedicated service and for leading with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our team, patients, and communities.

08/10/2026

The Greenville Fire Department was proud to have members of our Command Staff attend the Black Chief Officers Committee (BCOC) 40th Anniversary Symposium & Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Interim Fire Chief Keith Boston, Sr., Assistant Chief Renover White, and Interim Assistant Chief Jeffrey Johnson joined fire service leaders from across the nation to enhance their leadership, expand their professional knowledge, and bring back valuable ideas that will continue to strengthen our department and better serve the citizens of Greenville.

“Our Family Protecting Your Family. 🚒🔥

08/06/2026

🚒 Congratulations, Certified Firefighter Robert Johnson! 🚒

The Greenville Fire Department proudly congratulates Firefighter Robert Johnson on successfully completing 7 weeks of training at the Mississippi State Fire Academy and earning his firefighter certification. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our community have prepared you to begin a rewarding career in the fire service. We are proud to welcome you to the Greenville Fire Department family and look forward to the positive impact you will make.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Robert Johnson on this Milestone. Stay safe and serve with pride. 🔥🚒

07/31/2026

🚒 Today, the Greenville Fire Department had the opportunity to visit the McDonald’s on Highway 1 South to spend time with some amazing kids while sharing important fire safety tips❗️

Our firefighters covered several key fire safety topics, including:

🧯 Fire Extinguishers: Learning about the different classes of fires, which extinguisher should be used for each type, and how to properly operate a fire extinguisher using the P.A.S.S. method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).

🚨 Smoke Alarms: Understanding why working smoke alarms are essential in every home, recognizing the different alarm sounds—including the low-battery chirp—and knowing what to do when an alarm sounds.

Teaching our youth how to prevent fires and respond safely during an emergency is one of the most rewarding parts of our job.

A sincere thank you to the McDonald’s on Highway 1 South for hosting us, and to all the young participants for being attentive, asking great questions, and making today’s visit a success!

Remember: Test your smoke alarms every month, practice your home fire escape plan, and always stay fire safe! 🔥🚒

07/30/2026

🚒 Jul. 30, 2026 - Commercial Structure Fire🚒

At approximately 3:16 a.m., fire units were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 82 West and Lewis Street in response to a reported commercial structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from the building. Crews immediately deployed attack lines, established a reliable water supply, and initiated coordinated fire suppression operations. A command structure was established to ensure safe and effective incident management while firefighters worked diligently to bring the blaze under control and prevent further extension.

The Greenville Fire Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Greenville Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance with traffic control and securing the scene, helping to ensure the safety of emergency personnel and the public.

We appreciate the dedication and professionalism of all personnel who responded during the early morning hours to protect lives and property.

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07/28/2026

🔥🏆 3rd Grillin’ on the Levee 2026 🏆🔥

What an incredible day of great food, fellowship, and community! Thank you to everyone who attended, competed, volunteered, and supported this year’s Grillin’ on the Levee. Congratulations to all of our winners!

🥇 Competition Winners

🍗 Chicken
🥇 1st Place – Jones B Smokin
🥈 2nd Place – Dry Bone
🥉 3rd Place – Boo B Que

🍖 Ribs
🥇 1st Place – Dry Bone
🥈 2nd Place – Jones B Smokin
🥉 3rd Place – Knock Out Sports Bar

🐂 Oxtails
🥇 1st Place – Jones B Smokin
🥈 2nd Place – Knock Out Sports Bar
🥉 3rd Place – Irene Street Crew

🥩 Brisket
🥇 1st Place – Jones B Smokin
🥈 2nd Place – Irene Street Crew

🏆 Grand Champion - Jones B Smokin

🎤 Special Guest Performance

A special thank you to our special guest, Stacy, for joining us and delivering an amazing performance of his recently released hit song, “Next To You.” Your talent, energy, and willingness to share your music with our community helped make Grillin’ on the Levee 2026 even more memorable.

We appreciate you being a part of this special event and wish you continued success, growth, and many blessings as you pursue your music career. We look forward to seeing all the great things ahead for you!

🎙️ Master of Ceremonies

A special thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Mrs. Andreaietta Edmonds, for keeping the event exciting and engaging throughout the day!

🍧 Featured Vendors

• Joy G*t Creations
• Miss-Sippy Lemon
• Butts Hot Tamales
• The Sip
• Snow Treats

🤝 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

• Shipley Donuts of Mississippi, Inc.
• Washington’s Auto Body & Paint, Inc.
• Team Auto Greenville Inc.
• Loveland Products
• Pafford EMS of Mississippi
• Seed of Righteous

⭐ Special Recognition

A very special thank you to all of our judges for their outstanding work and dedication throughout the competition. You all did an amazing job evaluating each entry with fairness, professionalism, and care. We truly appreciate your time, effort, and commitment to making this event a success. We hope you will all come back and join us again next year for Grillin’ on the Levee 2027!

A huge shout-out to Relief Lieutenant LaJarreyan Evans and Interim Assistant Chief Jeffrey Johnson for their exceptional leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication in making Grillin’ on the Levee 2026 a reality. Through less than a month of planning, coordination, and hard work, they remained committed to ensuring this event was a success. Their perseverance, teamwork, and passion for bringing our community together did not go unnoticed. Thank you both for your outstanding efforts and for helping create an event that Greenville can be proud of!

Finally, thank you to every sponsor, vendor, cooking team, volunteer, city employee, and community member who played a part in making this event possible. Your continued support is what makes Grillin’ on the Levee such a special tradition, and we look forward to making next year even bigger and better.

Congratulations once again to all of our winners! We look forward to seeing everyone back at Grillin’ on the Levee 2027! 🔥🎉

07/22/2026

🌡️ Stay Cool, Stay Safe, Greenville! ❄️

Due to extreme heat, the City of Greenville has opened designated Cooling Stations throughout the community. If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, please visit one of the listed locations on the flyer.🥶

Stay hydrated, check on family and neighbors, and never leave children or pets in a vehicle.

Together, let’s keep Greenville safe this summer! ☀️💙❤️‍🔥

07/22/2026

🚒 HIGH-RISE VICTIM RESCUE DRILL 🚒

Today, the Greenville Fire Department conducted a High-Rise Victim Rescue Training designed to strengthen our firefighters’ skills in performing rescues from elevated structures.

During the exercise, firefighters utilized a 24-foot extension ladder, a rescue training mannequin, and full personal protective equipment (PPE), with the exception of the SCBA, due to the extreme heat conditions.

The training scenario required firefighters to:
🔥 Make entry through a second-story window.
🔥 Isolate the room to ensure scene safety.
🔥 Locate and package the victim.
🔥 Safely remove and carry the victim down the extension ladder to the ground.
🔥 Immediately initiate CPR and post-rescue patient care.

Regular, realistic training ensures our firefighters remain prepared to respond quickly, safely, and effectively when lives are on the line. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of readiness to serve and protect the citizens of Greenville.

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