Mount Olive Volunteer Fire & Rescue

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Wishing a big Congratulations to our newest Certified Firefighter Derrick Yoder, who passed the final portion of his Firefighter 1 tests Saturday at the MS State Fire Academy!! 🎉🎉🎉

Firefighter 1, if you aren't familiar, is integral training for firefighters. The firefighters that go through the program have to learn multitudes of information about fire, hazardous materials, rescue techniques, fire suppression/extinguishing techniques, the proper equipment to use in each emergency and so much more!

Plus, demonstrating all these skills in many different test scenarios alongside other departments from around the state and notably being able to put on their turnouts completely and correctly in just a few minutes.

Safe to say it's not easy, but it is very important. We are so proud of Derrick and all the other firefighters who have worked tirelessly to be the best firefighters they can be and in the process be better for their communities. 🧑‍🚒💪🔥

04/18/2026

Wishing the best of luck to our own Derrick Yoder today as he completes the final skills portion of his Firefighter One Certification.

Derrick, we've seen what you can do and we are so proud of you. You've got this brother! ☘️🙏

04/16/2026

Special shout-out during this National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to our dear friends over at dispatch!
Especially ours here in Covington County 👩‍🚒❤

Without them answering the calls, gathering every piece of vital information and relaying it back to us so quickly and efficiently we would literally be lost.

This week and every week, THANK YOU ALL!

03/27/2026

⚠️ The National Weather Service has issued a Significant fire danger for most of Mississippi on Saturday (3/28/26) from 11 AM to 7 PM. Open burning should not be attempted as fires are more likely to spread in these conditions. Please follow local burn bans, secure tow chains, and dispose of ci******es properly.

03/27/2026

🚩 URGENT: HEIGHTENED WILDFIRE RISK THIS WEEKEND

Mississippi, please stay alert! A combination of low humidity and high winds is predicted to create critical wildfire conditions across the state this weekend. Our current environment is particularly vulnerable due to:

🔥 Ongoing Dry Conditions: Soil moisture is low, making vegetation easy to ignite.
🔥Increased Fuel Loads: Debris and "dry fuel" from recent natural disasters (including the February winter storms) have created extra fodder for rapid fire spread.
🔥High Wind Gusts: Winds can carry embers up to half a mile, starting new "spot fires" far from the original source.

🚫 CURRENT BURN BANS
The following counties are under strictly enforced burn bans. No outdoor burning of any kind is permitted:
Alcorn, Hinds, Benton, Rankin, Marshall, & Tishomingo

Check regularly for updated burn bans here: https://bit.ly/2MZLIC0

03/24/2026

We at Smith County Emergency Management are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our brothers from the Sylvarena Fire Department. The fire service is more than a job — it's a family and a brotherhood — and today we mourn alongside you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his fellow firefighters, and the entire Sylvarena Fire Department during this incredibly difficult time. His dedication to serving his community and standing beside his brothers in the fire service will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Smith County Emergency Management, please know we stand with you and grieve with you. Rest easy, brother. Your watch here is done - we'll take it from here. 🚒🖤🙏

03/15/2026

03/11/2026

❗️Severe Weather Threat❗️
The National Weather Service is forecasting a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather across Mississippi on Wednesday (3/11/26).
Severe storms, damaging wind gusts, hail up to quarter-size, and tornadoes are all possible with this storm system.
Stay weather aware.

03/09/2026

On this International Women's Day we're highlighting all of the brilliant and courageous women within our fire family.

Together they have many years of service and experience under their belts and also make up a large portion of our leadership and medical team. We appreciate you and all you do for MOFD!

We would also like to shout-out all the life partners, mothers, daughters, sisters, and other supporting ladies who are there for our fellas when the tones drop.

We tip our helmets to you ladies🔥👩‍🚒