Snow Lake Shores Volunteer Fire Department

07/15/2026

06/05/2026

06/01/2026

We ask that Everyone take a moment to pray for Snow Lake shores as they lost a member of their community this past weekend. Cindy was a very active and dedicated member of the Snow Lake Fire Department and was also an Alderwoman for the community. She will be very missed.

03/27/2026

In case you have never seen one, this is what a Burn Ban looks like. SLVFD on scene.

03/25/2026

3/24/2026
SLVFD provided mutual aid today to Northeast Benton Vol Fire Dept for a large grass fire. Four structures were in jeopardy and all were saved including a vehicle.

03/22/2026

SLVFD and Hickory Flat Vol Fire Dept gave mutual aid to Potts Camp Fire and Rescue today at a large vegetation fire - No damage to structures.

03/19/2026

New Traffic Cone Lights

This year, SLVFD Chief Harry is focusing on Firefighter Safety and Scene Safety with implementing new and upgrading our equipment.
New Traffic Cone Lights have recently been added for scene safety not only for our Firefighters, but also for our CERT Team. Also, Extrication Tool straps were purchased to assist with carrying 45 pound Extrication Tools.
More had been planned, but we are still recovering financially from ICE STORM FERN.
We co-hosted a VES Training led by Ashland’s Captain Matthew McBride. We will be actively incorporating more state training this year with our North Central MS mutual aid partners including other counties.

03/18/2026

***** VES TRAINING *****
3/17/2026 Firefighters from around Benton County gathered at Snow Lake Vol Fire Dept to participate in a VES (vent, enter, search) exercise with live smoke and heat. Members entered a heated building in search of a downed patient (drag dummy) and practiced on removing a victim from a house fire. As well as trained on a mayday call with a firefighter down (live fireman). Was a great and active group from your local Benton County fire departments that attended.
Ashland fire department
Snow Lake fire department
Able’s Store fire department
North Benton fire department
North East Benton fire department

Thank you to Ashland’s Captain Matthew McBride for organizing and training this exercise.
Video attached.
Authored by Ashland Fire and Rescue

03/17/2026

Spring Home Maintenance

Spring begins Friday, March 20, and serves as a good reminder to maintain your home.

Cleaning out gutters, checking for dead trees, and looking for fire hazards are just some of the tasks to be done inside and outside of your home.

Outside your home:

* Check your roof for broken or missing shingles. Replace shingles to avoid leaks.
* Look for damaged wood and sealants around windows and doors that keep out animals, pests, wind, heat, and cold. If you have ever had a squirrel in your attic, you will never forget that experience.
* Properly sealing doors and windows could also save you money on your electric bill.
* Clean gutters to avoid leaks on walls and ceilings.
* Walk around your home looking for dead trees that should be removed or downed limbs on your roof.
* Clean up leaves, limbs and branches.

Inside your home:

* Check your attic for dampness and seal cracks.
* Check water heaters for signs of corrosion or leaks.
* Replace HVAC filters so the AC is ready to run. Schedule a checkup or service.
* Make sure outlets and cords are in good working order and are not overloaded. This could prevent an electrical fire. Last year our Fire Dept responded to 5 fires that were extension cord related.
* Check and replace smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers as needed. If you need a smoke alarm, please contact Fire Chief Harry at 662-486-8873.

03/15/2026

SLVFD wishes a Happy Birthday to Firefighter #216 John Sheridan.