By: CA Staff Writer | Dec 24, 2025
Clarksdale, Miss. — Christmas arrived early this year for the men and women of the Clarksdale Fire Department, thanks to swift action by city leadership addressing a long-standing need inside the city’s fire stations.
For more than 15 years, firefighters across all three Clarksdale fire stations had been sleeping on worn and outdated mattresses while working long, demanding shifts. After personally visiting each station, Mayor Orlando W. Paden determined the conditions were unacceptable and pledged to take immediate action.
Mayor Paden brought the issue before the Board of Commissioners, where members unanimously approved the purchase of brand-new mattresses for all three fire stations. The decision marked the first comprehensive bedding upgrade for Clarksdale firefighters in more than a decade.
City officials emphasized that the investment reflects more than just improved sleeping arrangements—it represents the city’s commitment to supporting first responders who place themselves in harm’s way to protect the community around the clock.
The City of Clarksdale reaffirmed its support for local firefighters and their daily sacrifices, calling the upgrade a small but meaningful way to show appreciation during the holiday season.
With the new mattresses now approved and moving forward, city leaders and residents alike joined in wishing the department a well-deserved holiday greeting.
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