Volunteer-Driven. Community-Protected.

Stand Ready.
Stand Together.
Stand Strong.

We're the Lowndes County District 2 Volunteer Fire Department — your neighbors, your protectors. When emergencies strike across Columbus and surrounding areas, our dedicated volunteers answer the call with courage, training, and unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.

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24/7 Emergency Response

100% Volunteer Powered

District 2 Lowndes County

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Columbus Mississippi community aerial view showing neighborhoods and fire stations

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2+ Decades of Service
to Lowndes County

Who We Are

Neighbors Answering
the Call

We are not career firefighters with shift schedules and pensions — we're teachers, mechanics, business owners, and parents who live right here in Lowndes County. When the alarm sounds at 2 AM or on a sweltering July afternoon, we drop everything and respond. That's what volunteering means to us: your safety is our commitment, not our paycheck.

District 2 covers the Jess Lyons Road corridor and surrounding areas of Columbus, Mississippi. Our station at 128 Jess Lyons Road serves as both our headquarters and a beacon of reliability for the communities we protect. Every call we answer, every drill we run, every safety seminar we host — it's all driven by the same principle: this is our community, and we look out for each other.

Trained & Certified

All volunteers maintain current certifications in fire suppression, EMS, and hazardous materials response.

Community Rooted

We live here, shop here, and send our kids to school here — your safety is personal to us.

Rapid Response

Strategically positioned throughout District 2 for the fastest possible emergency response times.

What We Do

Comprehensive Emergency
Services

From structure fires to medical emergencies, we provide a full spectrum of emergency response services to the residents and businesses of Lowndes County District 2.

Structure Fire Response

Full-scale fire suppression for residential and commercial structures, including wildland-urban interface fires that threaten our rural communities.

Emergency Medical Services

First response medical care, patient stabilization, and coordinated transport — our volunteer EMTs and paramedics are often first on scene.

Most Common Call Type

Vehicle Rescue & Extrication

Specialized vehicle accident response including hydraulic rescue tool operation, patient packaging, and scene safety management on MS highways and local roads.

Hazardous Materials Response

Trained hazmat awareness and operations-level response for chemical spills, transportation incidents, and industrial emergencies within our district.

Fire Prevention & Inspection

Proactive fire safety inspections for businesses, community events, and residential properties — preventing emergencies before they start.

Community Education Programs

Free fire safety workshops, station tours, youth programs, and CPR/first aid classes for schools, churches, and civic organizations throughout Lowndes County.

Free & Open to Public

Get Involved

More Than a Service —
It's a Family

Joining District 2 isn't just about showing up when the alarm rings. It's about Saturday morning training sessions that turn into brotherhoods and sisterhoods. It's about teaching kids at the local elementary school how to stop the bleed. It's about knowing that when you answer the call, three other people you trust have your back.

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life — no prior experience required for many roles. We provide the training, the gear, and the mentorship. You bring the dedication, the time, and the heart.

Ready to Serve?

Whether you want to be a full firefighter, support behind the scenes, or just help out at events — there's a place for you here.

Call (662) 327-8843

Or visit us at 128 Jess Lyons Rd, Columbus, MS 39705

50+ Active Volunteers

500+ Calls Per Year

100% Community Funded

24/7 Always Ready

Reach Out

Have questions about volunteering, need a fire safety inspection, or want to schedule a community presentation? We'd love to hear from you.

Station Address 128 Jess Lyons Rd
Columbus, MS 39705-2878

Phone (662) 327-8843

Office Hours Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Emergency: 24/7

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