New Johnsonville Fire Department

09/05/2026

❤️ BUILDING A COMMUNITY READY TO RESPOND ❤️

This morning, members of the New Johnsonville Fire Department had the opportunity to teach CPR and lifesaving skills to members of our community.

When cardiac arrest occurs, the first few minutes are critical. Often, the person who can make the biggest difference isn’t a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic. It’s a family member, coworker, friend, or bystander who knows what to do until emergency responders arrive.

We want to extend a special thank you to everyone who participated in this morning’s class. Taking time out of your Saturday to learn CPR demonstrates a commitment not only to your own preparedness, but also to the safety and well-being of your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. We appreciate your willingness to learn and your investment in making our community safer.

Teaching CPR is about more than completing a class. It’s about putting lifesaving knowledge directly into the hands of the people we serve. Every person trained in CPR makes our community stronger and better prepared when an emergency happens.

NJFD is proud to provide opportunities like this and even more proud to see members of our community willing to step up, learn, and be prepared to help someone when seconds matter.

Learn CPR. Be prepared. Save a life.

🚒 New Johnsonville Fire Department
Serving our community through response, training, education, and preparedness.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Please register if you plan to attend the CPR classes. We only have a few spots open.

08/23/2026

Five years later, the impact of the August 21, 2021 Waverly flood disaster is still deeply felt throughout Humphreys County and far beyond.

The New Johnsonville Fire Department was truly honored to take part in the 5-year memorial honoring the 20 lives lost on that tragic day. It was an especially humbling privilege for NJFD to stand the final watch and close out the 20-hour memorial vigil, with each hour representing one of the precious lives taken far too soon.

Being entrusted with the closing moments of such a meaningful tribute is something our department will not soon forget. We stood alongside families, friends, fellow first responders, and our community to remember those we lost, honor the survivors, and recognize the strength and resilience that Humphreys County has shown over these past five years.

To the families who continue to carry the weight of that day, please know that your loved ones are not forgotten.

NJFD was honored to stand watch. Honored to remember. And honored to close this vigil in their memory.

20 lives. 20 hours. Forever remembered.

Photo credit: Wanda Chambliss

08/21/2026

New Johnsonville Fire Department is deeply honored to have the privilege of closing out the 20-hour Memorial Vigil honoring the victims of the 2021 Waverly Flood Disaster.

Five years ago, our neighbors in Waverly and Humphreys County experienced a tragedy that forever changed our community. Twenty lives were lost, families were forever impacted, and countless first responders, volunteers, and citizens came together in the face of unimaginable devastation.

As we stand the final watch of this memorial vigil, we do so with respect, humility, and remembrance for each life lost and every family that continues to carry their memory.

For NJFD, participating in this vigil is more than an honor. It is a reminder that while years may pass, we will never forget August 21, 2021.

To the families of the victims, the survivors, and everyone whose life was changed that day: we remember with you.

20 hours. 20 lives. Forever remembered.

08/06/2026

You asked, so we are answering. The New Johnsonville Firefighters Association will be offering FREE CPR training to our community because we believe education and preparedness save lives.

Whether you need CPR certification for your job or simply want to know what to do in an emergency, these classes are for you!

🫀 Adult CPR Class
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 New Johnsonville Safe Room
🗓️ Registration deadline: August 25

👶 Infant & Child CPR Class
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 New Johnsonville Safe Room
🗓️ Registration deadline: September 12

Class Options
✅ Attend the class for FREE if you simply want to learn these lifesaving skills.
✅ American Red Cross Certification is available for $34 (the Association charges only the certification cost—no additional fees).

A few hours of your time could make all the difference when someone you love needs help.

📩 To register, send an email to Chief Allen- [email protected].

Follow us for updates on this class or for more opportunities

Because when seconds matter, knowledge saves lives.

08/01/2026

One of the missions of the New Johnsonville Firefighters Association is to help build a safer, more prepared community through education and training.

With that in mind, the NJFFA is looking at hosting CPR classes, using our NJFD CPR Instructors on a couple Saturdays in September: if there’s enough interest!

We’ll offer:
👶 Infant & Child CPR
🫀 Adult CPR

Whether you need CPR certification for work or simply want the knowledge to help a loved one in an emergency, we’d love to have you.

✅ Need certification? You can be certified through the American Red Cross for the Association’s cost: absolutely no markup.
✅ Just want to learn? Attend the class for FREE with no certification required.

So tell us…

Would you attend a CPR class?

Give us a 👍🏻 if you will attend
Leave us a 🤦🏽‍♀️ if you just aren’t interested in saving a life or just hope someone else knows how to do it when the time comes.

Feel free to comment below with which class you’d be interested in (Adult, Infant/Child, or Both)!
Follow our page for updates on when these classes will be offered, and for other training opportunities!

07/08/2026

07/06/2026

Well he’s done it again……

The New Johnsonville Fire Department would like to congratulate Fire Chief Dale Allen on earning the prestigious Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

The CFO Designation is one of the fire service’s highest professional credentials and recognizes fire chiefs who demonstrate excellence in leadership, emergency service administration, professional development, community risk reduction, strategic planning, and organizational management.

Obtaining the CFO designation is a rigorous process that requires extensive documentation of a chief’s education, training, experience, accomplishments, and commitment to continuous improvement. Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive peer review process that evaluates their ability to lead a modern fire department while meeting nationally recognized standards of excellence.

This achievement reflects Chief Allen’s dedication to professional development, service to the community, and commitment to ensuring the New Johnsonville Fire Department remains a progressive, highly trained, and professional organization.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Allen on this outstanding accomplishment and well-deserved recognition.