Redings Mill Fire Protection District

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

Another member starting his engineer training today. We love to see them make it this far and progress!!! The goal is to have all our members cross trained in all scenarios so they can act at the drop of a hat. All firefighters on our agency become drivers and keep those skills just as sharp as the basic firefighter skills.

04/01/2026

On March 30th, 2026, Redings Mill Fire Protection District staff and families celebrated the official swearing-in of five new members. Having successfully completed their six-month probationary and training period, they were officially sworn in by Chief Coats.

A-Shift Rick Brust
B-Shift Michael Correia
B-Shift Charlie Malin
C-Shift Andrew Jiles
C-Shift Michael Pendergrass

Congratulations to all our new members as we welcome you and your families to our family.

04/01/2026

Are you a full-time firefighter interested in any of the following?

• Changing agencies
• Becoming a Company Officer
• Gaining a new perspective on training
• Earning extra income

Redings Mill Fire Protection District may be the right fit for you. We are currently accepting applications for Part-Time Drivers. This position could lead to a promotion to Full-Time Driver and possibly to a Full-Time Company Officer.

Call us to request an application packet or email applications@rmfd.org for more details.

03/30/2026

Elevated fire danger expected today and Tuesday as gusty southerly winds up to 30 to 40 mph at times combine with a dry air mass. Elevated Fire Danger means that weather and land conditions are favorable for erratic fire spread, if a fire does start.

03/27/2026

Upcoming course!

03/27/2026

Huge Congratulations to Michael Pendergrass and Michael Correia!

Please join us in celebrating both outstanding individuals who have successfully completed their EMT Basic training and earned their National EMT-B certification!

03/26/2026

Hot, dry, and windy conditions will make for Elevated to locally Significant fire danger today. Outdoor burning is discouraged except by experienced fire personnel.

03/20/2026

There is smoke multi county wide settling in all areas as well. It is difficult for units to pinpoint where the origins are but know that the smoke extends from the Mt Vernon area all the way to Oklahoma and Arkansas area lines as well. Please take extra caution with any burning of trash or dumping of ashes as crew may be spread thin. Be safe!

An unseasonably warm and dry airmass with low afternoon humidity will result in an elevated fire risk the rest of today and again on Saturday.

03/10/2026

--These are the locations of Outdoor Warning Sirens in Newton County.--
- Using an average of 1.5 mile radius per siren. Coverage Area for sirens may vary due to manufacturer, terrain, & wind speed at the time.
** Remember sirens are meant to warn individuals located Outdoors. Individuals indoors may not hear Outdoor Sirens due to location or building construction.
** This is why we encourage the use of NOAA Weather Radios for All-Hazards.
** Sirens within Newton County are not owned by the County. Ownership and Maintenance are responsibility of the Communities where they are located.
** Sirens can be sounded by Newton County Central Dispatch Center usually through local fire department radio frequencies or by local community personnel.

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