City hosts ‘Meet with the Chiefs’ event with Gulfport PD and Gulfport Fire
The City of Gulfport hosted its first of seven ‘Meet with the Chief’s events. As a way of community outreach, Police Chief Adam…
Gulfport Fire Department
Apartment fire in Gulfport sends five people to the hospital
Gulfport firefighters were called to a fire that sent five people to the hospital Monday night. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley sent these pictures, showing the…
Gulfport Fire Department begins wrapping up Hurricane Ida recovery drive
The Gulfport Fire Department is wrapping up its One Coast, One Recovery supply drive this week for southeastern Louisiana. The supply drive began collecting items in…
New Gulfport Fire Chief sworn in
In the wake of former Gulfport Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt’s retirement, Mayor Billy Hewes swore in Billy Kelley as his replacement Friday. The Gulfport City Council picked Deputy Chief Kelley…
The City of Gulfport ratifies the next fire chief
Gulfport’s City Council has ratified the pick for the the next Fire Department Chief, Billy Kelley. Current Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt will serve his last day…
Remembering District Fire Chief Mark Hilley
The community is mourning the loss of Gulfport Fire District Chief Mark Hilley who died from COVID-19. “He didn’t just go to work every day. He came to work. He…
Gulfport Fire District Chief Mark Hilley dies from COVID-19
The community is mourning the loss of Gulfport Fire District Chief Mark Hilley. Fifty-three-year-old Mark Hilley served as district chief for the Gulfport Fire Department and as battalion chief for Harrison County Fire. Last night, 70 members of the Gulfport…
Hurricane and emergency preparedness event in Gulfport
Coast residents are encouraged to have emergency kits prepared for the hurricane season. Molina Cares has teamed up with American Red Cross and Gulfport police and fire departments to…
Gulfport Fire Department training new recruits
The Gulfport Fire Department’s recruit training is underway. They had a guest this morning as New 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf decided to see if she had what it takes to be a future Gulfport firefighter. After a long…
Remembering former Gulfport Fire Department Deputy Chief Ray Walley
The Gulfport Fire Department is mourning the loss of former Deputy Chief Ray Walley. He passed away Wednesday evening after battling health issues. Walley joined the department in 1975 and dedicated 26 years to serving the citizens…
Do you have what it takes to be a Gulfport firefighter?
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is with the Gulfport Fire Department as they’re training new recruits. If you’re interested in fighting fires, you’ve missed this round, but don’t worry there are quarterly recruit classes. So, the question is,…
Gulfport Fire Department seeks accredited status
The Gulfport Fire Department is beginning the process of obtaining accredited status through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says the performance-based credentialing is a higher standard of credentialing than what other…
Former Gulfport Fire Chief James White passes away
The Gulfport Fire Department family is mourning the loss of one of their own. Former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the department in 1965. Just under 20…
Funeral procession along Highway 90 later today for former Gulfport Fire Chief James White
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Fire Department announced Tuesday that former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the Gulfport Fire Department in 1965 and worked his way up to becoming…
Gulfport Fire Department responds to house fire early Wednesday morning
The Gulfport Fire Department responded to a blazing house fire early this morning around 2 a.m. The house is located on Ruth Avenue. It was a single-story wooden home and the fire was already burning through the…
Gulfport Fire Department offers holiday cooking safety tips
Thanksgiving is a time to gather loved ones and enjoy a good meal. However, preparing that meal can be dangerous if you’re not careful. That’s why the Gulfport Fire Department held a turkey cooking demonstration. Their goal…
Gulfport Fire Department offers disaster relief
Today, dozens of people lined up at the Gulfport Premium Outlets for disaster relief thanks to the Gulfport Fire Department. Gulfport resident Lena Smith came to Gulfport Premium Outlets in need of a tarp for roof protection…
Gulfport Fire Engineer Jon Wilson named 2020 First Responder of the Year
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — 2020 has not been easy on first responders, but Keesler Federal Credit Union’s First Responder of the Year program is taking time to honor many of those deserving people, including a member of the Gulfport Fire…
Gulfport Fire Department looking for new recruits
Looking for employment? Here’s a hot job offer! The Gulfport Fire Department is looking for ten new recruits. If you’re interested check out the City of Gulfport’s website and you’ll find the listing under the employment tab. They’ll have a…
Gulfport Fire Department welcomes new fire station #9
Things are heating up for the Gulfport Fire Department as they welcome their brand new fire station number 9 on Dedeaux Road. Gulfport firefighters and city leaders cut the ribbon to the beautiful new facility this morning, complete with a…
Gulfport firefighter recovering after fall
One Gulfport firefighter is recovering today after falling off a roof while battling a fire. This happened last night during a house fire on Windcrest Lane in Gulfport. Gulfport Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt told us the firefighter fell on his…
Gulfport Fire Department Station 9 groundbreaking
It is a historic day for Gulfport Fire Department as they broke ground this morning on station number nine in the Orange Grove community. This station is located on Dedeaux Road and many members of the community and city officials…
Gulfport Fire collecting for ‘Fill the Boot’
For 65 years, the Gulfport Fire Department has been helping ‘Fill the Boot’ for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. That’s why today until Wednesday you can see the firefighters, boots in hand, asking for donations at multiple intersections in the city.…
Local firefighter in need after accident
A local hero is in need after a motorcycle accident left him in the hospital. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Mark Hilley, a Marine veteran and currently the district chief with the Gulfport Fire Department. Mark and…