Reservoir Fire Department

Founded in 1969, Reservoir Fire Department protects 34 square miles and approximately 38,000 citizens via 3 firehouses in northern Rankin County

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Congratulations to A Shift Firefighter Austin Banes as he graduated NFPA 1010 (Professional Qualifications for Firefighters) today at the @MSFireAcademy . You Made A Difference FF Banes.

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We would like to welcome Brother Bobby McGuffie (L) and Brother Jon Vanlandingham (R) as our new Chaplains for Reservoir Fire Department. Brother McGuffie is the Pastor at Flowood Baptist Church and Brother Vanlandingham is Associate Pastor at Flowood Baptist Church.

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Our annual hydrant testing will begin on May 11. See below for areas to be tested and remember, water from faucets may become slightly discolored from testing. Turn on faucets and clarity will return in a few seconds.

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Burn ban for Rankin County has been lifted. However, if on PRV property, PRV burn restrictions are still in place

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Rankin County burn ban extended until May 1st

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Rankin County Spring Clean Up weeks information

https://t.co/HLkAFyqBI8

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2025 Annual Report

Fire - 70
EMS - 1963
HazMat - 37
Service Calls - 424
Good Intent Calls - 216
Alarms - 155

Total Incidents - 2865

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December 2025 Incidents

Fire - 11
EMS - 174
HazMat - 5
Service Calls - 36
Good Intent Calls - 20
Alarms - 16

Total Incidents - 264
TOTAL YTD - 2865

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November 2025 Incidents

Fire - 8
EMS - 134
HazMat - 1
Service Calls - 20
Good Intent Calls - 17
Alarms - 16

Total Incidents - 196
TOTAL YTD - 2601

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October 2025 Incidents

Fire - 5
EMS - 168
HazMat - 5
Service Calls - 15
Good Intent Calls - 23
Alarms - 12

Total Incidents - 228
TOTAL YTD - 2405

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September 2025 Incidents

Fire - 5
EMS - 162
HazMat - 2
Service Calls - 34
Good Intent Calls - 14
Alarms - 8

Total Incidents - 225
TOTAL YTD - 2177

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August 2025 Incidents

Fire - 4
EMS - 161
HazMat - 2
Service Calls - 25
Good Intent Calls - 18
Alarms - 11

Total Incidents - 221
TOTAL YTD - 1952

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Congratulations to Captain Cliff Coulter after graduating today from the Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program at the @MSFireAcademy (NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III & IV). Cliff began his fire service career with Reservoir Fire in 2004 and is currently assigned to E3- C Shift

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Congratulations FF/EMT Colin Arnold!!

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NFPA 1002: Driver Operator, Fire Apparatus. From mastering pump operations to understanding water supply management, these firefighters have gained hands-on experience which will prepare them for real-world challenges. #MSFA

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Currently, 911 lines are down across the state, including Rankin County. Please call 601-825-1480 for any emergency issues.

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911 Lines are Down. Please call 601-825-1480 to report an emergency.

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All of us at Reservoir Fire Department would like to thank the Reservoir community and the Rankin County Board of Supervisors for their overwhelming support of our department and our increasing needs. #RezFire #ThankYou #Reservoir #RankinCounty

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Please join us on Thursday September 11, 2025 for our Annual 9-11 Memorial Run. The run will begin at 7:00am at Fannin Lanes off Old Fannin Road. The familiar loop route around the Northshore side of Barnett Reservoir, 471, Spillway Road and ending back at Fannin Lanes.

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July 2025 Incidents

Fire - 5
EMS - 177
HazMat - 2
Service Calls - 36
Good Intent Calls - 15
Alarms - 10

Total Incidents - 245
TOTAL YTD - 1731