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…
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Historic home in Bay St. Louis destroyed by early morning fire
A Bay St. Louis couple who just finished a renovation of their historic home lost it to a fire early Wednesday morning. The pink house with gingerbread trim was on the corner of Ulman Avenue and North 2nd Street. It…
F.A.N.S Summer Camp attendees visit Gulfport Fire Department
One summer camp brought the kids out to the Gulfport Fire Department. The F.A.N.S Summer Camp took a field trip, allowing kids to have a firefighter filled day.…
Wiggins volunteer firefighters become certified
Eleven volunteer firefighters have been certified! Over the past 16 weeks, the volunteers have dedicated time in a classroom and with hands-on skills. The 11 students and their instructors traveled to…
Women's History Month: Women Firefighters share their story
It wasn't until the 1970s that women began to gain rights in workplaces. Many were met with pushback as they delved into male-dominated roles. According to the U.S. Fire…
Ocean Springs officers receive pay raise
The City of Ocean Springs has raised the pay for public safety officers. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen approved budget amendments to increase the salary scale and to give…
Honoring and paying tribute to firefighters on National Firefighter’s Day
International Firefighter’s Day is marked every year on May 4th to honor and pay tribute to the great work done by firefighters. On January 4th, 1999,…
Firefighters push for rules changes to fight against ‘forever chemicals’
The National Fire Protection Association Technical Committee met to discuss the urgent need to revise regulations when it comes to firefighter turnout gear. Carcinogens and toxins…
January dedicated as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
The International Association of Firefighters has designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, firefighters have a 68% greater chance to get…
Firemen across the Coast remember September 11th
For many first responders, 9/11 is more than just a regular day to them. The tragedy changed their career and lives forever. People can still remember exactly what they…
Harrison County investigating suspicious mobile home fire
Harrison County Fire Rescue is investigating a mobile home fire that has been ruled suspicious. Firefighters were called to a fire at Landon Road and Allen Road on Wednesday night about 10 p.m. The fire, which was the second structure…
Local organizations team up to give turkeys to law enforcement and first responders
Today Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care in Jackson County showed their appreciation to the Ocean Springs fire and police departments by gifting turkeys for Thanksgiving. Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care couldn’t let the Thanksgiving holiday…
Harrison County firefighters, law enforcement officers assisting Louisiana first responders after Laura
Personnel from Harrison County Fire Rescue and various Harrison County law enforcement agencies and are in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana with the primary purpose of feeding first responders and assisting those affected by Hurricane Laura. The twenty-five man team from Harrison…
How Biloxi Fire Department is keeping you safe during COVID-19 pandemic
Everyday firefighters work to keep our community safe, but now they have another battle to fight: COVID-19. Emergencies do not stop because of a global pandemic so firefighters have had to change their protocol when helping the public. Every day…
Man escapes house fire in Long Beach; blaze damages home, shed and vehicle
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — One man escaped a house fire Tuesday night in Long Beach. According to authorities, the fire broke out at a home on Hartzell Road at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night. The man inside the…
New push for Biloxi firefighters
Have you always wanted to fight fires and help out your community as a first responder? Well, you may be in luck because the Biloxi Fire Department needs you to step up. They are currently accepting applications. To push for…
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…
Firefighters remember fallen heroes
First responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our community. The Coast will always remember the two heroic firefighters who died in a house fire on this day 31 years ago. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes…
Meet "Pluggie"
Gulfport fire department introduced their new toy "Pluggie" to a group of kids from Christian Collegiate Academy. Pluggie is a life size robotic fire hydrant which talks, moves, and most importantly teaches kids about fire safety. Students were in awe…
Trench rescue training in Gulfport
Firefighters in South Mississippi are brushing up on their trench rescue skills right here in Gulfport. Trench rescue involves sides caving in or a person becoming stuck during an infrastructure project like laying ditches, pipes or wires below grade. Firefighters…
Free Meals For Ocean Springs FireFighters
Free country fried steak plate meals for Ocean Springs firefighters from 11 am until 7 pm at Pleasant Barbeque.
Biloxi Mayor to Propose New Fire Stations
Mayor Gilich plans to address the City Council about adding two new fire stations to the city. Those two stations would be located in North Biloxi and Woolmarket. The construction of these two new stations would be through an agreement…
Firefighters Learn Aircraft Safety
Earlier this week, a plane crashed in Tupelo, prompting multiple fire agencies to respond to the scene. Tonight, The Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center held a joint fire training where all regional partners learned what to do in similar emergency…
Gulfport High Teens Jump Off 5 Story Bldg. with Fire Dept.
Fifty feet may not seem like much from the ground, but when you're dangling above the asphalt by a nylon rope, you begin to appreciate the sacrifices firefighters make every day.