District 3 Volunteer Fire Department Lowndes County MS

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

“Benadryl Challenge” Sends Children to Emergency Rooms

Health officials at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego are warning parents about the return of the dangerous social media trend known as the “Benadryl Challenge” after at least five children were treated in the hospital’s emergency department in just one week.

The challenge encourages people to take excessive amounts of diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl, in an attempt to experience hallucinations. Medical experts warn that the amount needed to cause hallucinations is dangerously close to the amount that can cause life-threatening complications.

Doctors say taking large doses of Benadryl can lead to:

* Hallucinations
* Severe agitation
* Rapid heart rate
* Seizures
* Trouble breathing
* Cardiac arrest
* Death

Hospital officials reported seeing cases primarily among teenagers ages 16 to 18 and young adults ages 20 to 22. While none of the recent San Diego patients required admission, doctors stressed that the outcomes could have been much worse.

The trend first gained national attention in 2020 after the deaths of teenagers in Oklahoma and Ohio were linked to Benadryl overdoses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning at the time, cautioning that taking more than the recommended dose can result in serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Parents are urged to seek immediate medical attention or contact Poison Control if a child:

* Cannot be awakened
* Has a seizure or suspected seizure
* Has difficulty breathing
* Collapses
* Shows signs of overdose such as extreme drowsiness, agitation, or flushed skin

Benadryl manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has also warned against the challenge and worked with social media platforms to remove harmful content. TikTok previously disabled hashtags related to the trend.

Health experts continue to remind families that over-the-counter medications can be dangerous when misused and should always be taken exactly as directed.

05/30/2026

“Success isn’t built in a day—it’s built by showing up every day. Make this Saturday count.” 💪🔥

For firefighters:

“While others rest, firefighters stay ready. Your dedication today makes a difference tomorrow.” 🚒🔥

05/26/2026

Daniel R. "Danny" Foley
FDNY Rescue Company 3
🕯️ May 14, 1973 – February 22, 2020
🕊️🇺🇸

Danny Foley became a firefighter because it was in his blood. He joined the FDNY in 1998, found his footing at Ladder 49, and was building a career he loved. Then September 11th came — and everything changed.
His older brother, Firefighter Thomas J. Foley of Rescue Company 3, responded to the World Trade Center that morning and never came home. Danny was off-duty. He raced to Ground Zero anyway and made a promise to his family that most people would have found impossible to keep.
"I won't come home until I bring Tommy home."
Ten days later, he kept it. He found his brother's remains in the wreckage himself. Then he stayed — continuing the recovery mission through May 2002, long after many others had gone.
That kind of love doesn't have a name. It just has a man willing to act on it.
Rather than walk away from the grief, Danny walked straight into it. He transferred permanently to Rescue Company 3 — his brother's house — and served there with quiet distinction for over two decades. He was cited ten times for bravery, earned three FDNY medals, and became a mentor, a leader, and a fierce advocate for 9/11 responders fighting for their health and their dignity in the toxic years that followed.
In 2020, Danny was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer linked to his exposure at Ground Zero. He was 46 years old. He left behind his wife Carrie and their five children.
Rescue Company 3 lost both Foley brothers — Tommy in the collapse, Danny in its long shadow.
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said it plainly: "Daniel Foley, like his brother Thomas, dedicated his life to rescuing others. We will never forget them."
Neither will we.
Danny Foley didn't go to that pile because someone ordered him to. He went because he couldn't imagine doing anything less. That's not just bravery — that's the kind of love that holds a city together when everything else is falling apart.
We honor Danny. We remember Tommy. We will never forget either of them. 🕊️

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten.

On this Memorial Day, may we take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the day and keep the families of our fallen heroes in our thoughts and prayers. 🇺🇸

“Freedom is never free.”

05/24/2026

May 23, 2026 - LODD
Firefighter Robert T. Kilduff Jr., 53 - Rescue 2
Boston Fire Department. Boston, MA
Firefighter Kilduff was killed while battling a three-alarm fire in Dorchester at a home on Treadway Road. Firefighters responded to a call reporting a fire around 8 p.m. and encountered heavy flames on all three floors extending into the attic. During efforts to extinguish the fire, Firefighter Kilduff fell from a third floor rear porch and sustained critical injuries. Despite the best efforts of firefighters, EMS personnel, and crews on scene, he succumbed to his injuries. Firefighter Kilduff, a 24-year veteran of the department, and U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He was also a third generation firefighter, his grandfather Vincent Kilduff died in a LODD in 1947 and his father died from occupational cancer in 2008.

05/21/2026

“Thursday is proof that you’ve pushed through the week’s toughest moments. Stay focused, stay strong, and finish with pride.”

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

Friday is proof that we made it through the week. Keep pushing, stay focused, and finish strong—your hard work is building something great.

🔥 Have a safe and productive Friday! 🚒💪