Sardis Volunteer Fire Department

10/05/2026

The graphics package has been finalized on E-9! We hope to take delivery in January!

09/12/2026

We have received the first pictures of our new pumper! The chassis has arrived at Pierce manufacturing for the body to be built.

Formerly EEP - Now a Ten-8 Company

09/10/2026

The Sardis Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce its officers for the 2026–2027 term:

Fire Chief — Asa Moore
Assistant Chief — Walker James
Rescue 1 Captain — Coats Reed
Engine 8 Captain — Zach Johnson
Engine 5 Captain — Cole Daniels
Secretary/Treasurer — Joshua “Pete” Petree

Department officers are elected annually by the membership at the September business meeting and take office at the October business meeting. Please join us in congratulating them!

09/10/2026

07/12/2026

🚨 Grant Award Announcement 🚨

The Sardis Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that we have once again been awarded a Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) grant to replace our aging UTV with a brand-new 6x6 UTV.

This is our third consecutive year receiving funding through the HSGP, and over the past three years, we have secured more than $80,000 through this grant program alone—all with zero local match and no cost to our taxpayers.

These grants allow us to continue improving our equipment, strengthening our emergency response capabilities, and better serving the citizens of Sardis and our surrounding communities.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and confidence placed in our department. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in making these opportunities possible. Together, we are building a stronger, safer fire department for today and for the future. 🚒🇺🇸

06/20/2026

⛳️ TEAMS & SPONSORS WANTED! 🚒

Join us for the 2nd Annual Sardis FD Backdraft Open on August 15, 2026, at Mallard Pointe Golf Course.

🏌️ 4-Man Scramble
⏰ 10:00 AM Sh***un Start

Help support your local volunteer firefighters while enjoying a great day on the course!

Contact any Sardis FD member to register a team or become a sponsor. If you have any questions you can also message on Facebook!

06/19/2026

🚒 ENGINE 9 UPDATE 🚒

The members of the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department are excited to share the final drawing for our new Pierce Engine 9, scheduled to arrive in late 2026.

Engine 9 was designed with firefighter safety and operational effectiveness in mind. Every feature was selected to help our firefighters work safer, faster, and more efficiently while continuing to place citizen safety first.

✅ Low 5’2” hosebed for safer hose deployment and loading
✅ Waterous 1,250 GPM side-mount pump
✅ Husky 3 Class A foam system with 20-gallon foam tank
✅ Air-pack seating for the crew
✅ Side-mounted ladders for safer, faster access
✅ Federal Q siren

This will be the first four-door pumper in department history and represents a major investment in the future of our department and the citizens we serve. This is part of our commitment to providing the best service possible to our community.

Take a look through the drawings and zoom in on the details. We look forward to placing Engine 9 in service in late 2026.

05/22/2026

We are very proud of our Assistant Chief, Dr. Brian Boutwell, for speaking to the Executive Fire Officer class at the Fire Academy this past week. He is a tremendous asset to our department and continues to represent the Sardis Fire Department with professionalism, knowledge, and dedication.

His leadership, experience, and commitment to the fire service make a lasting impact not only on our members, but on fire service leaders across the state.

Congratulations, Dr. Boutwell — we are proud to have you as part of our command staff.

The Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program, Session 2. These students worked diligently on their applied research projects, finalizing their research questions and refining their problem and purpose statements as they prepare to begin their research. They engaged in leadership discussions led by Instructor Supervisor Luke Smith on insights from Dick Winters, and Instructor Chief Matt Hinkle presented on the use of AI in research. They also heard from guest speakers Dr. Brian Boutwell, PhD from the University of Mississippi, Dr. Reed Abraham from the Mississippi Insurance Department, and Jesse Bowman of the Mississippi State Fire Academy, who led a session on APA formatting.

05/16/2026

We would like to congratulate FF Joshua “Pete” Petree, FF Cole Daniels, and FF Coats Reed on there completion of Volunteer Firefighter I. These guys have worked tirelessly over the last several months to get through this class and help better serve the community. Thanks guys!

02/09/2026

Five years ago today, we lost our brother, Captain Guandes “Mook” Smith.

Captain Smith served the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department with dedication, courage, and a true heart for service. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Today, we remember his life, honor his service, and keep his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.