Glade Fire and Rescue

05/30/2026

Our department has been blessed with a grant from ExxonMobil.
With this grant, we will be getting a gas meter that can detect different gases.
With this device, we will be able to detect the exact type of gas leak that may be occurring.
In the pic from left to right: Bo Gieger, Robin Robinson, Renea Cromwell, Charles Cromwell, George Walters, Lance Chancellor 

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

The es**rt of Mr Dan McKenna coming home ❤️🔥🚒🧯🚔💙

05/29/2026

Mr Dan McKenna is the assistant chief of our department over some time now Mr Dan has suffered some health issues and has been in and out of the hospital! This last stay was 52 days long ! Well today members from multiple volunteer fire departments and the Jones county sheriff department had the privilege and pleasure of being able to es**rt him home from the hospital! Mr Dan has done so much not only for our department but for the volunteers fire service in Jones county and we are bless to be able to have him apart of our fire family ! Welcome home Mr Dan !!!
Video of es**rt posted by itself 

05/25/2026

‼️update it’s back open for the moment ‼️‼️EDIT TO ADD BUSH ROAD AT SHORTY EKES ROAD TO 137 BUSH IS BARRICADED OFF DUE TO FLOODING DO NOT GO AROUND THE BARRICADE!!!! ‼️‼️‼️‼️Bush Road is under water please do not go thru it !!! Have a bless and safe evening ! ‼️‼️‼️‼️

05/22/2026

🩸🩸 BLOOD DRIVE 🩸🩸
Time : 9am to 12 noon
Location : 119 orange drive Laurel ms 39443 ( at Glade VFD)
Date: June 20,2026

05/20/2026

USDA Forest Service has two burns today.

1. Chickasawhay Ranger District has a prescribed burn planned for 05/20/2026 in Green Counties. The planned acres of Compartment 451, 452 burns are approximately 2,129. The burn is located approximately 6 miles Northwest of Sandhill . Smoke may be visible from Highway 42 and Highway 63 and may impact Forest Service Road 273 and Piave Plaza Road .

Ignition is planned to begin around 11:00 am and should be completed by 3 pm. Crews, equipment, engines, and a helicopter for aerial ignition will be working in this
location today.

2. De Soto Ranger District, is planning a prescribed burn in Harrison County, FS road 440 and Airey Tower Road . This planned prescribed burn will be 1535 acres. Smoke will be noticeable along Bethal Road, Airey Tower Road, and FS road 440. The smoke column will be visible from MS Hwy 49 and Airey Tower Road. Smoke Ahead signs will be deployed on the West and East ends of the burn on Bethal Road. Crews, equipment, engines, and a Drone for aerial ignition will be working in this location today. Especially along Bethal Road, Airey Tower Road, and FS Road 440 as crews will be working along these roads to contain the burn.

Please use caution in these areas.

The purpose of prescribed burns is to restore longleaf pine, wildlife habitat improvement ( gopher tortoise and black pine snake) and hazardous fuel reduction. This area is characterized by mostly a mixed age longleaf ecosystem. While the burn is primarily for hazardous fuel reduction there is a secondary benefit to Gopher Tortoise, and Black Pine Snake habitat.

05/18/2026

🚨 NOW RECRUITING: JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS 🚨

The Glade Volunteer Fire Department is proud to open recruitment for our Junior Firefighter Program!

Are you (or do you know) a motivated young person interested in serving your community, learning valuable life skills, and being part of something bigger than yourself? This is your chance.

🔥 What you’ll gain:
• Hands-on training in basic firefighting and/or EMT skills
• Teamwork, discipline, and leadership experience
• Opportunities to assist with community events and department activities
• A strong foundation for a future in the fire/EMS service

👨‍🚒 Who can join:
• Motivated teens ages 15-17
• Must be responsible, willing to learn, and ready to serve

This program is a great way to build character, serve others, and prepare for a future in emergency services.

📍 If you’re interested, message us directly for more information!