Cold Weather safety tips
Some of us are turning our heaters on for the first time in a while due to the cold weather on its way to South Mississippi. Which means now is the perfect time for some home heating…
Harrison County Fire Rescue
Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to multiple wildfire incidents
Harrison County Fire Rescue is on the scene of multiple wildland fire incidents. The largest is off of Reese Drive in the Saucier community. Official ask the public to please use extreme caution when burning trash and…
Trailer fire in Harrison County sends 1 person to hospital Thursday morning
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One person was sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation and four others escaped injury, when they woke to their trailer on fire around 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Harrison County Fire Rescue Engine 4 and Battalion…
Harrison County Fire rescue responds to rollover accident
One person was sent to the hospital this morning following a rollover accident in Harrison County. Harrison County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rural area of Riceville Road for a motor vehicle crash resulting in a…
1 person dead, firefighter injured in Pass Christian house fire Tuesday night
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — A fully involved house fire left one person dead in Harrison County late Tuesday. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say…
What’s new with Harrison County Fire Rescue
While some may argue that 2020 is filled with more downs than ups, there’s one department in Harrison County that’s on fire. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a $600,000 federal grant to replace their air packs and mask. Air packs…
Harrison County Fire Rescue to receive $620,000 from federal government to replace aging equipment
Harrison County Fire Rescue received exciting news this week. FEMA, through the U.S. Fire Administration, selected Harrison County Fire Rescue to receive over $620,000 to replace the aging Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs). The fire department says, “This will be…
Harrison County Fire Rescue adds new life-saving equipment
Harrison County Fire Rescue added new life-saving equipment to their toolbox: video laryngoscopes. These are safer and faster than their manual laryngoscopes. This equipment is ideal for managing critical patients with airway issues. With the camera, it’s easier for paramedics…
2 people escape house fire in Harrison County over the weekend
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, two people escaped a structure fire in west Harrison County. Eight trucks and 20 firefighters from Harrison County Fire Rescue with additional help from the Combat Readiness Training Center and Diamondhead Fire Departments responded…
Trailer home destroyed by fire Monday night in Saucier
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A trailer home was destroyed in a fire in northern Harrison County on Monday night. Fourteen firefighters and seven trucks from the Harrison County Fire Rescue and Combat Readiness Training Center (Air National Guard Fire Crews)…
Trailer home destroyed by fire Monday night in Saucier
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A trailer home was destroyed in a fire in northern Harrison County on Monday night. Fourteen firefighters and seven trucks from the Harrison County Fire Rescue and Combat Readiness Training Center (Air National Guard Fire Crews)…
2 people rescued after car goes down 35-foot embankment, hits several trees off Highway 49
Two people were rescued Wednesday morning after their car left U.S. 49, went down a 35 foot embankment, and hit several trees. The single vehicle accident happened at the intersection of U.S. 49 and East Wortham Road at around 4…
WATCH: SUV bursts into flames after crashing into trees Tuesday night off I-10 near Long Beach
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — An SUV drove off the interstate Tuesday evening, hit several trees and burst into flames. The incident happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 near the 29 mile marker, just before the Long Beach/Pass…
Camper trailer fire on Kiln-Delisle Road
The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a camper trailer fire just before midnight on Kiln-Delisle Road. When units arrived on scene the trailer was fully engulfed and a person was missing. After…
Wildfire between Long Beach and Gulfport contained for now; fire crews remain on scene
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A large brush fire between Long Beach and Gulfport is now contained, but could flare up again, according to officials. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells WXXV the fire is under control and there…
30+ firefighters battle fire in Pass Christian machine shop overnight
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — More than 30 firefighters battled a fire in a machine shop in Pass Christian overnight. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, units from Pass Christian Fire, Long Beach Fire, CRTC and Harrison County…