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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
What started out as a normal day at work for Gulfport Fireman J.R. Valdez quickly changed into an unforgettable moment when he walked into Gulfport Fire Chief Beyerstedt’s office this morning. J.R.’s family and friends surprised him during his shift…
A new fire station is in the works in Gulfport. Gulfport City Council approved the $2.7 million finance package for a new fire station in district 3. The new fire station will replace station 9 and it will be located…
This morning, members of the Gulfport Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite hosted a breakfast to honor Gulfport’s bravest. The Gulfport Fire Department joined the members to enjoy eggs, pancakes, coffee, and fellowship. John McKelvy, a member of…
Paramedic and emergency medical technology students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College got a taste of the real world today. Fire rescue crews from Gulfport Fire Department performed a vehicle extrication demonstration for the students. The demonstration showed firefighters working…
The Gulfport Fire Department graduated 16 recruits from class 1802 tonight. All 16 recruits went through a ten week academy that consisted of a lot of physical work to make sure they knew everything mentally and physically as well. Tanner…
A new K-9 was welcomed to the Gulfport Fire Department back in May, but today was her official welcoming ceremony. Toggle is a Labrador retriever who is specifically trained to help firefighters with arson investigations. City officials and members of…
Since Monday, the Gulfport Fire Department has collected supplies for those in need from Hurricane Florence. The fire department collected all types of supplies from water to toiletries and even food for pets. They could not receive or send clothes…
Gulfport police need help identifying the male body that was discovered in Bayou Bernard Monday evening. The body is described as a white male, mid 40's to 50's, about 5'9" to 5’10", 200 pounds, dark hair, beard, and a gold…
It is guns vs. hoses at Texas Road House in Gulfport this Saturday where the Gulfport Fire Department will take on the police department in a rib eating contest. The contest takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, along with Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt, gathered today on the steps of City Hall in Gulfport to make a community announcement. The Gulfport Fire Department is being recognized as part of the top two percent…