Biloxi Fire Department

Battling flames and temperatures in Biloxi

With temperatures creeping into the high 90s battling the heat is no easy task, but what about battling flames and extreme heat? When summer rolls around, firefighters are faced with that challenge on a regular basis. The Biloxi Fire Department…

Biloxi fire department and Keesler participate in live burn

A giant blaze rose from a house on Division Street in Biloxi this morning, but thankfully that massive fire was on purpose. News 25's Caroline Eaker was on hand as the Biloxi fire department and Keesler fire rescue took part in…

First responders receive help to cope with loss

The loss of Officer McKeithen has affected first responders from across the Coast. To help cope with the tragedy, the Biloxi Fire Department has had various meetings to help them grieve. On Monday morning, the firefighters gathered together and met…

Annual Biloxi Fire Fish Fry

The Biloxi Fire Department will exchange the fire hose for the deep fryer for their annual Fish Fry at the Fire Museum on Friday. This is one of the major fundraisers that benefit the museum. From 11 a.m. to 2…

New protective fire suits for Biloxi Fire Department

The Biloxi Fire Department is looking at ways to keep its firefighters safe from toxins that can cause cancer. This afternoon, Fire Chief Joe Boney talked to the Biloxi City Council about the importance of funding a new type of…

Biloxi Fire Department honors fallen firefighter

Biloxi firemen spent the morning cooking up a delicious meal. They smoked multiple pounds of pork butt and fried hundreds of fish all to remember one of their fallen firefighters. Darren Endris, a 25 year veteran of the department, recently…

Biloxi Fire Department honors fallen firefighter

Biloxi Fire Department has lost one of its own: Firefighter Darren Endris lost his battle with a prolonged illness on January 16th. Endris has served the City of Biloxi as a firefighter for 25 years and was recently awarded the…

Remembering Darren Endris

The Biloxi Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Darren Endris passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 52. The flags at Biloxi Fire Station 4 are at half-staff, paying tribute to a fallen…

Biloxi Fire Department taking applications

If you have been on the job hunt and are looking to make a change in the community, the Biloxi Fire Department will be taking applications until December 27th. You must first meet the requirements by having a high school…

Biloxi Fire Department awards ceremony

In honor of their hard work, dedication and putting their lives on the line, the Biloxi Fire Department held their second annual awards ceremony this evening. Awards stemming from training to recognition and appreciation plus more were given out tonight…

BILOXI OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN 'FILL THE BOOT' CAMPAIGN

This morning, Biloxi firefighters and police hit the streets asking for donations for the fill the boot campaign. Donations collected during the fill the boot campaign go toward the Muscular Dystrophy Association and help MDA’s efforts in groundbreaking research and…

Hurricane Michael Relief Fish Fry

The smell of tasty fish filled the air of Howard Avenue today where the Biloxi Fire Department held a fish fry benefitting Hurricane Michael relief efforts. They held the fish fry at the Biloxi Fire Museum. These first responders recently…

Biloxi Fire Department helping with Hurricane Florence

After going through natural disasters like Hurricanes Camille and Katrina, the Gulf Coast knows what the East Coast is experiencing with Florence which is why the Biloxi Fire Department wants to help. Two Biloxi firefighters are working with the state…

Biloxi Fire Department to receive new gear

Every year, the Biloxi Fire Department replaces their turnout gear and gets brand new suits for the firemen. While this year is no exception, they can expect an upgrade. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney says the new Globe athletic gear…

Breaking ground on new fire station

This morning, the City of Biloxi broke ground on their newest fire station on Highway 67 near Hudson-Krohn Road. Station 10 will be a single engine outpost that will serve the northeastern portion of Biloxi. The new station will also…

Biloxi firefighter laid to rest

A former Biloxi battalion fire chief was laid to rest today. Firefighters unfurled an American flag from Biloxi firetrucks at the intersection of Irish Hill Drive and Porter Avenue around noon today to honor the life of Norbert Lloyd Sr.…

Biloxi Fire Department receives grant

The Biloxi Fire Department will now be able to fill every fire station with workout equipment. This is all thanks to FEMA’s assistant to firefighters grant. The amount awarded to Biloxi totaled over $150,000. The fire department has applied for…

Biloxi fireboat ready for emergencies

With the large crowd the Blues over Biloxi airshow brought to the waters this weekend, Biloxi Fire Department and other first responders were ready for anything. Biloxi Fire Department was stationed on the water throughout the day in case they…

Cedar Popp’s Fire Station groundbreaking

After 18 years of planning, the Cedar Popp’s Fire Station in north Biloxi is becoming a reality. City leaders and members of the Biloxi Fire Department broke ground today on the one year, $4.2 million project which will serve as…

Kids Fire Academy Camp

Dozens of kids are having the chance to learn life-saving skills from some of Biloxi’s finest. Today kicked off day one of the week-long Biloxi Fire Kids Academy Camp.  Kids learn to do things like CPR and they get a…

New tools help assist Biloxi Fire Department

The Biloxi Fire Department now has a truck that can deliver breathing air to firefighters at fire scenes. The new air truck replaces a nearly 20-year-old unit which could only transport air tanks to fire scenes. A firefighter’s air tank…