LSR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

07/31/2026

Thanks to The Enterprise-Tocsin for featuring our LSR Assistant Chief, Clint Johnson!

Full article in comment below.

Balancing airport management with rural emergency response demands steady leadership and a deep commitment to community.

07/28/2026

Last night, we had the privilege of celebrating Chief Chip Cooper as he retires after 20 years of service from the LSR Fire Department, including 19 years as Fire Chief.

Thank you, Chief, for your leadership, dedication, and countless hours spent serving our department and our community.

Thank you for answering the call for the past 20 years. Enjoy the retirement you’ve earned.

Debbie Cruse Maxwell
Shane Floyd
Clint Johnson
Janet McCollum Cooper
Bradley Alan Cooper
Michelle Breeden Floyd
Mark Hocutt
Mitch Ramage Sr.
Jimmie Lee Evans
Sherry Floyd
Charlie Floyd
Emily Smith Hocutt
Angela McCoy Cooper
Britton Cooper
Blaine Cooper
Samuel Cooper
Christy Riddle

07/06/2026

Our thoughts and prayers for Chief Russie McIntyre’s family, friends, and the members of the Drew Fire department. 701, thank you for your years of dedication and sacrifice.

Official announcement:

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the transitioning from labor to reward of our very own chief Russie D. McIntyre 701. Fire chief of the Drew volunteer Fire Department. Who made is last call peacefully this afternoon.

For the Bible declares.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

This is very hard for all of us, especially his family so We kindly ask that you please respect the family at this difficult time and please respect their privacy

We will keep you up-to-date on any official announcements

Chief job well done we got it from here!!!!!!!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸