Pleasant Ridge Fire and Rescue

03/28/2026

Significant Fire Danger Conditions tomorrow…..Please do not burn!!

02/22/2026

Don’t be that guy……..

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Elevated Fire Threat for Jones County on Sunday. The NWS states “open burning is strongly discouraged and fires are more likely to escape containment during upcoming weather conditions”. The combination of gusty winds, dry fuels, and low relative humidity values will result in dangerous fire conditions on Sunday.

🚩RED FLAG WARNING🚩

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning for Jones County, which is in effect until 6 PM CST Sunday.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.

Please take the following precautions:

- Avoid all outdoor burning, including debris piles and burn barrels.
- Do not use grills, smokers, or outdoor cooking equipment that produce open flames.
- Secure trailer chains and avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.
- Properly dispose of ci******es; never throw them from a vehicle.
- Postpone activities that could create sparks (welding, grinding, mowing dry grass).
- Ensure water tanks or extinguishers is readily available if working outdoors.
- Report any signs of smoke or fire immediately to 911.
- Review evacuation plans and stay alert for rapidly changing fire conditions.
- Follow guidance from local emergency management and fire officials.

Please help protect Jones County by staying alert and fire safe!

Simply put, don’t be that guy tomorrow………don’t burn. It really can wait until safer weather conditions exists.

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Pleasant Ridge Fire and Rescue
Hebron Fire and Rescue

11/09/2025

We want to congratulate Ackerley Jefcoat and Nestor Castro on completing Firefighter 1 today at the MS State Fire Academy. Their hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. We appreciate both of you for serving the Pleasant Ridge Community.

Volunteers are desperately needed all over Jones County. There is a job for everyone. The local volunteer fire departments respond to structure fires, grass fires, vehicle accidents, search and rescues and medical calls all over the county. If you are interested in joining the volunteer fire department we will be glad to have you.

02/11/2025

Congratulations to Tabitha on passing her EMR test today!! Help me…Welcome the newest Pleasant Ridge first responder!

05/29/2024

On Tuesday May 28, 2024 members of District 1 Soso, Pleasant Ridge and Calhoun conducted a training class via a Live Burn in the Pleasant Ridge Community. A structure that was deemed unlivable was used in this training after legal releases were obtained by the homeowner.

05/21/2024

05/11/2024

04/27/2024

Congratulations to Preston Welch for completing his FireFighter 1 certification. This was about a three month process which included both classroom and skills in order to obtain the FireFighter 1 level. The Pleasant Ridge Community is grateful for young men and women like Preston that volunteers their time to serve their communities. If you ever think that you may like to serve your community through the local firedepartment by either firefighting or emergency medical responder please contact either Billy Clark (Chief) 601-433-7821 or Josh Beech (Asst. Chief) 601-580-6992.

04/27/2024

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