Central Lamar Fire & Rescue

01/14/2026

Congratulations to Shane Atkins on successfully completing his Instructor I certification. We look forward to the impact this will have within our department.

What better way to kick off the new year, than our 1041-I program to hone your skills in effective instruction!

10/01/2025

Today, Central Lamar Fire & Rescue and Northeast Lamar Fire & Rescue had the opportunity to visit Crestwood School of Hattiesburg, where K–5th grade students have been learning about community heroes. We were able to share what it means to be a firefighter and talk about the importance of fire safety and education. The students got to see a firefighter in full gear, watch the ladder truck in action, and even try their hand at spraying water from a hose line. It was a fun and memorable experience for eve

09/27/2025

Big shoutout to Shane Atkins for successfully completing the Trench Rescue Technician Course at the Fire Academy.

Your dedication to training and readiness shows your commitment to protecting and serving others at the highest level. Well done!

04/26/2025

Congratulations to everyone, job well done

04/20/2025

Today, Central Lamar responded to a woods fire. Not only were they able to quickly extinguish the flames and protect nearby structures, but they also rescued a baby bunny that was trapped in the path of the fire. After snapping a few quick photos, they located what appeared to be the mother and safely released the little one nearby. At Central Lamar, we respond with a commitment to preserving and protecting all life—great and small.

04/12/2025

There's more to being a volunteer than just running towards fires. You can do other things to help as well.

03/26/2025

March may be coming to a close, but we wanted to take a moment to reflect on a busy February. Our team stayed hard at work, responding to a total of 83 calls throughout the month. Here’s a breakdown of the incidents we handled:

🔹 44 EMS-Related Calls�
🔹 3 Motor Vehicle Accidents�
🔹 11 Fire-Related Calls (Structure, Vehicle, Grass, Rubbish, Smoke in Building, etc.)�
🔹 24 Other Service Calls (False Alarms, Leaks, Trees Down, Good Intent, etc.)

We’re grateful for the dedication of our responders and the support of our community.

03/04/2025

Firefighter Field Day will be on Saturday, March 22, 2025 starting at 8:30 am. Firefighters will have the opportunity to participate in skill stations involving vehicle stabilization, rappelling, SCBA confidence course, and Live Fire Evolutions. Structural Turnout gear is required. A SCBA should be brought if possible. To participate in the skills day, you must preregister by following the attached link. This field day is open to anyone who is an active member of a fire department. For more information, reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].
https://forms.gle/zheFxsePA3AXii7g8

03/02/2025

On Thursday evening, February 27th, Central Lamar, along with other Lamar County Fire Service Departments, responded to a structure fire in the Bellegrass neighborhood. Thanks to the quick actions and teamwork of the firefighters on scene, the fire was successfully contained to the back of the house, preventing further damage.

A huge thank you to all the firefighters and departments who responded—we appreciate your dedication and service to our community.

02/22/2025

On February 21st, Central Lamar and neighboring departments responded to a fire on J M Burge Rd. Thanks to the firefighters’ quick response, the blaze was contained with minimal damage to the dwelling. This incident serves as a reminder—never underestimate the power of a pressurized water extinguisher aka water can. A well placed stream of water at the right time can stop a fire before it gets out of hand.

Special thank you to all the responding units from the various departments.

02/21/2025