Lauderdale County Fire Service

05/02/2024

🚧🚧Temporary Road Closure🚧🚧
Saturday, May 4, 2024 Old Hwy 80 W Railroad Bridge by Memorial Cemetery will be closed from 4:00 AM until 8:00 AM for KCS railroad repairs.

10/18/2022

MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION
3139 Highway 468 West • Pearl, Mississippi 39208
Phone: (601) 359-1386 • Fax: (601) 359-1349 • www.mfc.ms.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carrie Balentine McCaughn
601-624-9830
October 17, 2022 [email protected]
Statewide Wildland Fire Risk Alert
Pearl, MS – Effective October 17, 2022, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is issuing a
statewide Wildland Fire Alert. The MFC encourages the public to postpone unnecessary outdoor
burning activities until drought conditions improve. The state has experienced little to no rainfall
over the last few weeks. As a result, the MFC has responded to 227 wildfires, with 3032 acres
burned since September 15, 2022. These conditions, combined with the high winds and low
humidity expected from the approaching dry cold fronts, create an increased risk for devastating
wildland fires.
Currently, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Copiah, Humphreys, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lee,
Lincoln, Marion, Noxubee, Panola, Pike, Pontotoc, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Union,
Walthall, Washington, and Yazoo counties have burn bans. Please check the website
(www.mfc.ms.gov) periodically, as this list is continuously updated.
Until the wildfire conditions improve, we ask everyone to use caution while doing outdoor activities
and be mindful of all ignition sources. The below tips should be followed when it is safe to have an
outdoor fire:
• Check with local authorities to make sure there are no local restrictions on burning currently
in place
• Do not burn on windy days
• Stay abreast of changing weather conditions
• Establish wide control lines down to bare mineral soil at least five feet wide around your fire
• Keep fire containment equipment on hand during the fire (e.g., rake, shovel, water)
• Stay with the fire until it is completely out.
If you spot a wildfire, please report it immediately by dialing 911, or you can also contact
MFC Dispatch at 1-833-MFC-FIRE (1-833-632-3473)

The MFC is responsible for all facets of forest protection, management, and information for the state of Mississippi.

03/22/2022

07/01/2021

I would like to thank the following departments, NAS Meridian F&R, Key Field F&R, Samdale F&R, LEMA and Metro Ambulance for an outstanding rescue earlier this week. These departments came to together to work side by side to preform a rescue of a subject that fell 40 feet in to a well. The rescue worked seamlessly and without issue. This was a testament to the professionalism of the members involved and the leadership of their respective departments. Again on behalf of the Lauderdale County Fire Service. Thank you.

06/07/2021

It is with a sad heart I inform you that Chief Clarence Butler has passed. Please keep his family in your prayers.

04/29/2021

Below is the schedule for the MVFF-2 2021 classMVFF-2 2021
Date Subject Instructor
May 4 2021 Personal Protective Equipment Dover
May 5 20201 Fire Service Communications Barrett
May 6 2021 Search & Rescue Dover
May 11 2021 Ventilation Dover
May 12 2021 Fire Fighter Survival Barrett
May 13 2021 Establishing and Transferring Command Dover
May 18 2021 Advanced Fire Suppression Dover
May 19 2021 Fire Detection, Suppression, and Smoke Control Barrett
May 20 2021 Fire and Life Safety Initiatives Dover
May 25 2021 Fire Origin and Cause Dover
May 26 2021 Fire Prevention Speeches Barrett
May 27 2021 Advanced Vehicle Rescue Dover
June 1 2021 Skills Test Dover

You must have completed MVff-1 before registering for this class, that is both written and skills test for Level 1
All Classes will begin promptly at 6pm nightly

05/23/2020

It is with a very sad heart I pass along that Chief Farrar Grisham of the South VFD has passed. Chief Grisham was a corner stone in the foundation of the Lauderdale County Fire Service and a personal mentor to me. His dedication to the continuation of progression of the fire service will be sorely missed. Please join with me in keeping the South VFD and his family in your prayers.

07/10/2019

03/12/2019

Any Fire Fighter /EMR interested in getting signed on to the 1st Net AT&T network. Please contact Blake Martin he is an in home specialist for AT&T he can answer any questions you may have.
His contact info is as follows:
Email [email protected]
Cell: 601-214-8024
1-800-574-7000.
When I signed on he came to my office and walked me through the process.
Also, you can send me an email at [email protected] and I can send you an activation link.