Jackson County Fire opens new station
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County celebrated the ribbon cutting of their new Saracennia Road fire station on Tuesday. This new building includes three large bays for firetrucks and equipment,…
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Wiggins Fire Department needs help naming newest firefighter
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department has a new team member, the only issue is they need to choose a name. The fire department sharing a new furry team member was adopted. The public is invited to suggest names…
Registration for 2025 Fire Cubs summer program now open
Registration is now open for the 2025 Fire Cubs summer program. The program dates are divided in two, the first runs from June 9th to June 13th and are open to ages 8 and 9. The second date range is…
Authored bill could bring $2.5M to Pass Christian Fire Department for renovations
Mississippi State Representative Carolyn Crawford has authored a bill that could help replace the outdated stations of Pass Christian Fire Department. This legislation has the opportunity to secure funding for a new facility, something…
Pass Christian firefighters brave winter storm to keep community safe
First responders are the few professionals who maintain regular operations during weather emergencies. Firefighters are on duty 24/7, 365 days a year. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter…
Police and Fire chiefs announce departures in Ocean Springs
The fire chief is resigning and the police chief is retiring in Ocean Springs. Police Chief Ryan LeMaire announced his plans to retire at the end of February. Chief LeMaire was named interim chief in October 2023, accepting the full…
Jackson County fire officials give update on woods fire
Jackson County fire officials are giving an update on the state of the woods fire that flared up Thursday. Jackson County Emergency Management officials say between 125…
Agricola VFD adds equipment through grant
A George County volunteer fire department added some vital equipment, thanks to Singing River Electric. Agricola Volunteer Fire Department, 24 members strong, purchased an automatic external defibrillator and reusable safety vests with a Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grant from the…
City of Ocean Springs hiring first responders
The City of Ocean Springs is hiring police officers and firefighters. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf stopped by the Ocean Springs Fire Department and spoke with firefighters about what being…
Pascagoula fireman retires after 31 years of service
After 31 years serving the Pascagoula community, Lt. Rocky Smith is retiring! Over three decades Lt. Rocky has worked every shift and managed every role a fireman could…
Mississippi firefighters take action with Senate bill to protect first responders
According to the International Association of Firefighters, 76% of firefighter line-of-duty deaths in 2018 were caused by cancer. The increase in job related-illnesses has caused Mississippi firefighters to take action with senate bill 28-35. News 25's Andrew Scherer has our…
Gulfport Fire Department hiring firefighters
Think you have what it takes to be a firefighter? Well, Gulfport wants to hear from you. The deadline to submit your application to the Gulfport Fire Department is tomorrow. Those hiring are looking for hard working and dedicated men…
Controlled Burn Alarms Residents
If you were driving down Cowan-Lorraine yesterday evening, you may have noticed a large amount of smoke rising from a blaze just north of Bayou Bernard. Several concerned residents called the Gulfport Fire Department to report the flames reaching nearly…
Fire Prevention Assembly
They typically battle flames, but today Long Beach firefighters tackled fire prevention at Harper McCaughan Elementary School. Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades learned tips about safety in the kitchen and the proper use of lighters and matches. Firefighters…
