Fire Chief

Former Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt dies

Former Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt has died. He was 61. The Gulfport Fire Department announced his passing in a post that went up just after noon Wednesday, calling the former chief a dedicated servant of the city "who made a…

Moss Point Fire Chief Danny Wade retires

Moss Point Fire Chief Danny Wade submitted his letter of retirement to the Moss Point Board of Aldermen during a special call meeting on Thursday night. Wade, who was named fire chief in November 2022, submitted the letter after the…

City of Moss Point approves new fire chief

There’s a new fire chief in town! During Moss Point’s city council meeting tonight, the council unanimously approved Mayor Billy Knight’s recommendation to hire Danny Wade as fire…

New fire chief at the Naval Construction Battalion Center

There’s a new man in charge of the fire station at the Naval Construction Battalion Center and he’s got an amazing story! Thomas Maury has been on the job here in Gulfport for about a month and a firefighter for…

Late Night Fire Destroys Home

A late night fire destroys a Home in Stone County. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, this home on horse creek home went up in flames around 9:30 pm. Fortunately no one was home at the time of…

Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt tells News 25 about the Louisiana flood relief efforts and the supplies they need like gloves, mops, brooms and more. As you can donate supplies at any central fire station until Tuesday.

Pascagoula Announces New Fire Chief

There is a new fire chief reporting for duty in the City of Pascagoula. Former Deputy Fire Chief Donald “Donnie” Carlson has been promoted to fire chief. Carlson replaces Robert O’Sullivan, who retired in February. After being with the City…