Clinton Fire Department

Congratuations to Captain Carlos Christian on his retirement. Some retirements hit harder than others when a friendship or even family-like bond forms with that person.

The best way to sum up this retirement is from Chief Levius Buckley directly. His statement is as follows:
Congratulations on your retirement, Carlos. A storied career has officially come to an end.
It’s hard to put into words what this day means. We started out as competitors, transitioned into coworkers and friends, became roommates, and eventually became family. It’s been one heck of a wild ride, and I’m genuinely glad to see you happy as you start this next chapter.
On October 16, 2006, the three of us pictured here got our start at the Clinton Fire Department. From Day 1, you were the standout recruit. The rest of us mere mortals never really had a chance against a U.S. Marine. We tried, though, and I may or may not have lost some “bodily fluids” on a run one day trying to keep up with you.
Now, your kids Aden, Alonna, and Alexis, your wife Misti, along with Mrs. Maggie, Corbin, and Big Charles, finally get to have you all to themselves.
You’ve held up your end of the bargain.
Man, we have been through it all together. Who could forget the infamous Ridgewood Road incident during our Basic 1001 class? We can laugh about it now, but at the time, there wasn’t much funny about it.
It has been a privilege watching your career grow while you accomplished so many of the goals you set for yourself. You’ve punched the ticket on just about all of them.
You were—and still are—a consistent, tough, and determined firefighter. Did I mention tough? I’m pretty sure there are still several firefighters around here who are a little scared to speak or even be in the same room with you.
I was fortunate enough to witness your leadership firsthand and see the professional standard you held yourself to every day. You set a standard for the firefighters around you and left them no choice but to measure up.
Iron sharpens iron, and you have certainly left your mark on the Clinton Fire Department. Your impact will remain long after your retirement, and we’ll do our best to keep that standard sharp.
Carlos, thank you for the friendship, the memories, the laughs, the lessons, and all the miles along the way.
Enjoy your retirement, brother. You’ve earned it.
Until next time.

From everybody at the Clinton Fire Department, we wish you well and all the best, Captain Christian!

This morning, in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, on duty and off duty Clinton firefighters along with a few members of our community completed a 9/11 25th Anniversary Workout at PineLake Church.

Their schedule was as follows:
Arrive to get loose / ready at 7:15
Devotion Starts at 7:30
Workout starts at 7:46
Workout ends at 9:28
Prayer, Group Photo, and Food - 9:40 until …

Workout:
415M Lap (415 first responders made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11)

25 reps (anniversary) of your choice at our Ground Zero

Repeat for 102 minutes

Why the Workout Time:
7:46 CST - Flight 11 hits the North Tower
8:03 CST - Flight 175 hits the South Tower
8:37 CST - Flight 77 hits the Pentagon
8:59 CST - South Tower collapses after 56 minutes
9:02 CST - Flight 93 crashes in Pennsylvania
9:28 CST - North Tower collapses after 102 minutes

102 minutes changed everything!

Did we mention that Mississippi Blood Services has a drawing for Saints tickets? One entry per donation.

Come save a life and donate blood today at Brighton Park until 4pm.

TODAY 🇺🇸 TODAY 🇺🇸 TODAY

🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget: 25th Anniversary Memorial Blood Drive 🩸

This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11. To honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of our nation's heroes, the City of Clinton is hosting a special community blood drive.We are calling on all residents to help us make this the biggest turnout in Clinton’s history. Your single donation can save up to three lives right here in our community.

Fire Dept. Safety Incentive: The Clinton Fire Department is stepping up to protect our community further. Every donor will receive a FREE carbon monoxide detector to take home and safeguard their family - while supplies last!

📍 Where & When:

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Brighton Park (Inside the main building)Address: 530 Brighton Park Drive, Clinton, MS

Free Commemorative T-Shirt for all participating donors.

Let's unite to honor the past by protecting the future. Roll up your sleeves, bring a neighbor, and let’s show the true spirit of Clinton.

👇 Spread the word! Tag a friend in the comments who you want to go with, or share this post to your feed.

🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget: 25th Anniversary Memorial Blood Drive 🩸

This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11. To honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of our nation's heroes, the City of Clinton is hosting a special community blood drive.We are calling on all residents to help us make this the biggest turnout in Clinton’s history. Your single donation can save up to three lives right here in our community.

Fire Dept. Safety Incentive: The Clinton Fire Department is stepping up to protect our community further. Every donor will receive a FREE carbon monoxide detector to take home and safeguard their family - while supplies last!

📍 Where & When:

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Brighton Park (Inside the main building)Address: 530 Brighton Park Drive, Clinton, MS

Free Commemorative T-Shirt for all participating donors.

Let's unite to honor the past by protecting the future. Roll up your sleeves, bring a neighbor, and let’s show the true spirit of Clinton.

👇 Spread the word! Tag a friend in the comments who you want to go with, or share this post to your feed.

🚒 The Clinton Fire Department recently partnered with Clinton High School to provide hands-on training for the next generation of first responders.

Over the course of two days, our crews brought Engine 4, Ladder Truck, and Rescue Truck to Tim Prater’s Law and Public Safety class. Second-year students received an exclusive, firsthand look at daily firefighting operations, equipment functionality, and specialized rescue tools.

Investing in our youth and educating potential future firefighters is both a privilege and a core part of our mission. Thank you to Clinton High School for welcoming us!

🚒🔥 Fire Safety Fun at Mt. Salus! 🔥🚒

The Clinton Fire Department recently had the pleasure of visiting the K3–3rd grade students at Mt. Salus for a fun-filled and educational fire safety experience!

Captain Hollice Maulden led our firefighters as they interacted with the students, shared important fire safety tips, answered questions, and demonstrated how firefighters put on their turnout gear. The excitement and curiosity from the students made the visit a memorable experience for everyone involved.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with our community’s youngest members and help them learn that firefighters are here to keep them safe. ❤️

A special thank-you to Mt. Salus for welcoming us. We look forward to many more opportunities to educate, serve, and build relationships within our community!

👨‍🚒 Clinton Fire Department — Serving, Protecting, Educating.

🚒 Congratulations, Firefighter Sims & Firefighter Wisdom! 🚒
Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Funsha Sims and Firefighter Nathan Wisdom on earning their firefighter badges after successfully completing their 18-month probationary period.
During that time, both firefighters completed the fire academy and earned their EMT certifications, demonstrating an impressive commitment to training, professionalism, and serving others.
B Shift is incredibly fortunate to have these two remarkable young men serving the Clinton community. We are proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to watching them continue to grow in their careers.
Congratulations, FF Sims and FF Wisdom! Well deserved! 👏🔥

JUST A REMINDER...

Now actively taking applications for our next hiring process which will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Brighton Park.