Gulfport Fire Department investigating possible arson at apartment fire
An early morning fire in the office of a Gulfport apartment complex is being investigated as arson. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said dispatch received multiple calls…
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Fire crews survey damage from two major fires in Harrison County
Fire crews in Harrison County are surveying the damage following two major fires in the county on Monday. "This was a dangerous fire as far as fire fighting We had so…
Gulfport Fire Station 2 receives extensive damage after catching on fire
Fire Station 2 in Gulfport caught fire earlier today. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley work was being done outside of the station when insulation caught fire. Extensive interior damage was reported. There were no injuries. Gulfport will work…
Drilled-out grenade causes Gulfport Goodwill to evacuate
A grenade being used as a paper weight caused the Goodwill in Gulfport to be evacuated. According to Gulfport Fire Department's Deputy Chief of Administration J. Thomas McCorkle, the grenade was found in a donation box. The Goodwill called the…
Gulfport Fire Department conducting maintenance on fire hydrants
The Gulfport Fire Department will be conducting maintenance on fire hydrants in the city this month. Crews will be flowing, inspecting, and performing maintenance as needed to ensure…
Gulfport mayor proposes raises for fire and police dept. in new budget
The Gulfport mayor is proposing raises for firefighters and city police. At a special called meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Billy Hewes presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal…
Gulfport High School faculty learn fire safety
Gulfport High School is learning how to effectively put out a fire. The Gulfport Fire Department spent the day at the school teaching everyone from custodians to the principal…
Gulfport Fire Department responds to engulfed travel trailer
Gulfport Fire Department responded to a fire on Sheldon Street this morning. According to Chief Billy Kelly, the Gulfport Fire Department responded to the scene at around 11…
Gulfport Fire Department earns international accreditation
The Gulfport Fire Department earns coveted international accreditation. The department has earned accredited agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International by meeting the criteria established through the organization’s…
Gulfport High students work with first responders through class
Gulfport High School has a unique class that allows their juniors and seniors to do more hands-on activities with first responders. Today, the class worked with the…
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…
Gulfport Fire Department partners with Home Depot
The Gulfport Fire Department wants to keep you and your family safe. After receiving a $25,000 grant from Home Depot, the Gulfport Fire Department’s fire prevention team is now…
Gulfport Fire Department shows support for breast cancer awareness
The Gulfport Fire Department is showing its support for those going through breast cancer by wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When the firefighters received their…
Gulfport Fire Department shares safety tips for Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and what better way to commemorate the holiday than by firing off some fireworks? But before…
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…
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…