Biloxi Fire Department hosts blood drive
The Biloxi Fire Department is ‘Heatin’ up the Holidays’ by teaming up with the Blood Center as they urged more people to donate blood. In a room full of first…
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Biloxi Fire Department holds blood drive tomorrow
The Biloxi Fire Department is hosting a blood drive at the Visitor’s Center tomorrow. The ‘Heatin’ up the Holidays’ blood drive, administered by the Blood Center, will be held…
Biloxi Assistant Fire Chief Jason Davis wins Firefighter of the Year award
A Biloxi Fire Department Assistant Chief was named Louisiana, Mississippi, West Tennessee District of Kiwanis International Firefighter of the 2021-22 Year. Assistant Chief Jason…
Biloxi Fire Department fights for raise at City Hall
Several Biloxi firefighters showed up to the Biloxi City Council meeting today to show their dissatisfaction with a new pay raise approval. The city council recently proposed…
Biloxi Fire Department applies for grant to improve outreach program
After a meeting at City Hall on Monday, the Biloxi Fire Department has been approved to apply for a $2,500 grant from the Walmart Foundation. If…
Biloxi Fire Museum hosted annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
The Biloxi Fire Department served up some hot fish and shrimp as they hosted their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Fire Museum in Biloxi. For just $10…
Biloxi Fire Department holds toy drive for Kentucky kids
Former Fire Chief Joe Boney teams up with the Biloxi Fire Department to ensure kids in Kentucky get Christmas after a devastating tornado robbed them of everything.…
Biloxi Fire Department growing beards for male cancer awareness and prevention
Things are looking a little hairy at the Biloxi Fire Department in an effort to raise money for male cancer awareness and prevention. Beginning in…
Wicker, Hyde-Smith announce $1.8 Million for Mississippi Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised the award of more than $1.8 million in grants for eight fire safety improvement projects in Mississippi. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program will be…
Nicholaus Geiser appointed as Biloxi Fire Chief
In tonight’s city hall meeting, the Biloxi City Council voted unanimously to appoint a new Biloxi fire chief. In the same room on July 6th, former Biloxi Fire Chief…
Geiser in line to be Biloxi's new fire chief
Nicholaus Geiser, a 17-year veteran of the Biloxi Fire Department who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Management, is Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich's choice for chief of the department. The appointment, which must be approved by the majority of the…
City of Biloxi votes to not rehire Fire Chief Boney
The City of Biloxi has voted not to rehire Fire Chief Joe Boney who has been fire chief the past eight years. Biloxi City Council members…
Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney submits letter of intent to retire
Rumors circulated Monday night that some Biloxi City Council members were not going to reappoint Joe Boney as the Biloxi fire chief. Tonight, Chief Boney…
Biloxi Fire House Number 2 hosts annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
On Howard Ave, Biloxi Fire House Number 2 hosted their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser. Just in time for lunch, fresh fish and shrimp spaghetti plates were sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates were sold for $10. Dine-in…
Biloxi Fire Department encourages residents to monitor space heaters, fire places during cold weather
When it gets cold like this and we think of fires, it’s usually about how to light one in our fire places, but when the temperature drops, potential fire hazards go up. In a matter of seconds, a space heater can go from warming up your house to burning it down. Biloxi Fire Deputy Chief […]
Woman critically injured in early morning fire in Biloxi
One person is in critical condition following an early morning fire in Biloxi. Shortly after 1 a.m., the city’s fire department received a call about a structural fire at 2381 Pass Road, the same building that houses…
Biloxi Fire Department upgraded from class 3 to class 2
The Biloxi Fire Department made a special announcement this afternoon at the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center. The Mississippi State Rating Bureau has officially elevated Biloxi Fire Department from a class 3 to class 2 rating. The…
Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog debuts his trading card!
Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog was back out in the community today debuting his new collectible item. Fire Chief Joe Boney and Jack stood outside the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center this afternoon, performing tricks and handing out…
Biloxi Fire Department welcomes two new ‘green’ trucks
After a year in the making, the Biloxi Fire Department was finally able to unveil their new ‘green’ trucks to the public this afternoon. Although the Biloxi Fire Department’s newest trucks are red in color, these fire…
Biloxi Fire responds to fully involved car fire Wednesday
Biloxi Fire Department responded to a fully involved car fire earlier this afternoon. The incident happened in the parking lot next to Sumo Japanese Restaurant off Highway 90 next to Edgewater Mall. Engine Five responded to the…
Paying tribute to retired Biloxi Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler
Sixty-two year-old Sammy Handler passed away last Thursday. He was a longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired fire department mechanic. Sammy Handler passed away suddenly last Thursday. He was a proud board member of the West End Hose Company…
Biloxi Fire Department honors retired department mechanic
Longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler passed away Thursday. The 62-year-old grew up on the Biloxi Back Bay and had an affinity for fire trucks, owning them and telling the history of them. Biloxi…
Biloxi Fire Department remembers Volunteer Firefighter Kenneth Lamey
Wednesday, the Biloxi Fire Department honored the passing of a former Biloxi Volunteer Firefighter. Kenneth Lamey was a second generation volunteer firefighter for Biloxi whose life impacted so many. Fire Chief Joe Boney said, "It is our privilege and our…
Biloxi Fire Department ready to help with Hurricane Laura relief
As the Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura, the Biloxi Fire Department is already preparing to provide assistance to those affected by the storm. Around 4 o’clock this afternoon, Deputy Chief Nick Geiser and firefighters Cameron Whiteside and Chuck Parker…