House fire in Ocean Springs Sunday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-- Ocean Springs fire crews spent Sunday morning battling a large house fire. When crews arrived to the home on…
ocean springs fire department
One local business helping Ocean Springs firefighters clean their masks
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, the fire department is thanking one business for help cleaning up face pieces. Tony Murphy with 1-800-Board Up brought…
Ocean Springs firefighter completes rope rescue awareness and operations course
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department shared one of their own completed the rope rescue operations and awareness course. Firefighter Frank spent last…
Ocean Springs Fire Department celebrates Easter with family
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The crews with the Ocean Springs Fire Department were able to enjoy Easter fun with their families. The department operates 24 hours a day,…
Ocean Springs Fire Department trains on search and rescue operations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department spent the day Thursday training on aerial search and rescue operations. A drone was used to practice…
Donation to help fund summer kids program in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department sharing the chamber of commerce has given a generous donation to the Firefighters Association. This support will…
Ocean Springs Fire Chief named First Responder of the Year
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Chief A.J. Fitch took home the First Responder of the Year Award. He was recognized during the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce’s annual…
Ocean Springs Fire Department Captain nominated for First Responder of the Year
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Fire Department shares that one of their own has been recognized as a nominee as the First Responder…
City of Ocean Springs Awarded Critical Lifesaving Upgrade from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
The City of Ocean Springs Fire Department has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, receiving $39,335 to ensure Ocean Springs is safer than ever. The grant was used to purchase new J.A.W.S E tools…
Residents support first responders at Battle of the Badges blood drive
The Ocean Springs Battle of the Badges Blood Drive took place today. Residents came out to the civic center to donate and show their support…
Ocean Springs hosting "Chillin' with the Chiefs"
The city of Ocean Springs is hosting a chance for all to meet the newest police and fire chiefs on August 10th! From ten until noon, Ocean Springs residents can head to the Little Children's Park. Popsicles will be provided…
Chris Hupe named Deputy Fire Chief for Ocean Springs Fire Department
Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Fire Department announces the appointment of Chris Hupe as the new Deputy Fire Chief. Hupe has 15 years in fire service and brings extensive experience with a deep commitment to public safety to…
Getting to know Ocean Springs new Fire Chief, Ryan Heath
18 years ago, in 2006, Ryan Heath took an oath to serve the city of Ocean Springs as a firefighter. Now, he's taken an oath to…
Ocean Springs Fire Department Names Heath as new Fire Chief
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Heath as the new Fire Chief, effective June 19, 2024. Chief Heath brings over 18 years of dedicated service with the Ocean Springs…
Ocean Springs Fire Department reveals Greyhound truck
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has two new fire trucks in its fleet, including one with a very cool color scheme! It isn't the usual red you might expect,…
Ocean Springs Fire Chief set to retire after 26 years
Ocean Springs Fire Chief Derek McCoy retires today after a 26-year-old career serving the people of Jackson County. News 25 talked to McCoy earlier today as he looks…
Ocean Springs Fire Department launches community program to spread safety awareness
The Ocean Springs Fire Department announced the launch of a community program aimed at bolstering safety awareness. The program also aims at building strong ties with residents…
Ocean Springs Fire Department receives grant money
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has just received grant money designed to help train the next generation of emergency medical technician. The $48,378 grant will help the department train…
Community gathers for Frappuccino with Ocean Springs Fire Department
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau brought people together with the city’s fire chief for their Frappuccino with Fire event. People were able to…
Ocean Springs Improves the City’s Fire Rating to a Class 4
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is excited to announce that the city’s public fire protection classification has changed from fifth class to fourth class. This public protection classification applies to eligible properties located within the legal…
Frappuccino with Fire networking event in Ocean Springs
A new event in Ocean Springs brought people together with the city’s fire chief. It was called Frappuccino with Fire. People were able to hear from Ocean Springs…
Meet Axe: the new Ocean Springs Fire Department dog
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has a brand-new recruit! Meet Axe. He’s the newest and fluffiest member of the Ocean Springs Fire Department. Axe was born on Valentine’s Day and was picked up by the fire squad…
Ocean Springs first responders helps family after fire
On August 11th in Ocean Springs, a stove fire ruined what was supposed to be a good meal for a mother and her four kids. After the Ocean Springs fire and police department arrived on scene to assist with the…
Ocean Springs Fire Department holds drive-thru for free masks
You may think firefighters only help protect us from fires, the Ocean Springs Fire Department shows us otherwise. Earlier today, a couple of Ocean Springs firefighters took a break from putting out fires and handed out free masks to local…