McNeil Rural Fire Department

04/12/2026

Fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility!

-Check your smoke alarms regularly and replace batteries twice a year. Use the time change as your reminder.

-Plan ahead. Every room should have two ways out in case of an emergency.

Don’t wait until it’s too late, be prepared!

04/05/2026

4/5/2026- Burn Ban for Columbia County has been lifted!

Although we have gotten some rain, still exercise caution when burning.

- Don’t leave burn piles unattended.
- Keep an available water source nearby.
- Don’t burn on windy days.

03/24/2026

Columbia County is under a BURN BAN. 3/24/26-until further notice

01/21/2026

12/31/2025

Columbia County is under a BURN BAN. 12/31/25-until further notice

12/29/2025

Residents and neighbors, please refrain from burning today.

The National Weather Service out of Shreveport is forecasting conditions favorable for fire spread today. Please refrain from any outdoor burning.

Accidents can happen. If you see a fire, report it early. We’re here for YOU.

09/03/2025

08/22/2025

Last night members participated in a landing zone operations class from LifeNet and Air Methods. Thank you to all who made it possible.

Training for YOU. Sharpening skills to ensure our services extend well beyond fighting fire.

06/10/2025

Training for YOU.
Yesterday MRFD and our brothers at Waldo Fire Department participated in water operations drills.

(Pictured: MRFD Engine 3 and Waldo Engine 3)

06/08/2025

We have shut down county road 45 approx 1/2 mile south of county road 60 for your safety. Please be careful in your travels today.

04/13/2025

A huge thank you to Weyerhaeuser Weyerhaeuser - Emerson and their Giving Fund for our grant to buy new fire hose. With rising costs and a set lifespan of our equipment McNeil Rural and departments like us rely on individual and business grants to continue to serve the community. They are here for us so we can be here for YOU.