Biloxi Fire Department Promotions Ceremony Nov 30 2022
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Biloxi Fire Department hosts blood drive
The Biloxi Fire Department is ‘Heatin’ up the Holidays’ by teaming up with the Blood Center as they urged more people to donate blood.
In a room full of first responders and volunteers, every participant came to help with the national blood shortage.
Within the first couple of hours, the Blood Center had reached its halfway goal from the generosity of donors while the firefighters handed out refreshments.
The Blood Center Coordinator John Pace tells News 25 there is less than two days’ worth of blood left on the shelves nationwide.
To thank each donor, they were…
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Biloxi Assistant Fire Chief Jason Davis wins Firefighter of the Year award
A Biloxi Fire Department Assistant Chief was named Louisiana, Mississippi, West Tennessee District of Kiwanis International Firefighter of the 2021-22 Year.
Assistant Chief Jason Davis has been with the Biloxi Fire Department since September 1998. Over the 24 years, he has had several duties such as firefighter, fire inspector, fire investigator, chaplain, and more.
He was promoted to his current title as assistant chief late last year.
Chief Davis was selected for this award out of 300 nominees across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
He says he’s humbled to…
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Biloxi Fire Department applies for grant to improve outreach program
After a meeting at City Hall on Monday, the Biloxi Fire Department has been approved to apply for a $2,500 grant from the Walmart Foundation.
If chosen for the grant, the fire department will use the funds to improve its outreach program to help improve mental health of the firefighters.
A few years ago, the department received a grant from Friends of Firefighters through Homeland Security, but did not include benefits for the outreach program.
This new grant would give the counselors the benefits to purchase new equipment, food, or other items to provide a more…
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Biloxi A to Z July 1, 2022
2022-07-01 08:12:33, 1656681153
This week’s report prepares residents for the Independence Day holiday weekend! Where’s the best place to watch the fireworks in Biloxi? Learn about a fireworks free zone on the beach, and get some tips on how to be safe from Battalion Chief Brian Rouse with Biloxi Fire Department. Also, get a weekend update, which starts with First Friday events in downtown.
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Biloxi firefighters collecting toys for Kentucky children
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – It’s going to be a difficult Christmas for some families in the mid-south following deadly tornadoes. But you have chance to brighten the sprits of children in the heartland.
The Biloxi Fire Department is collecting toys to deliver to kids in Kentucky for Christmas, and they need your help. You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any Biloxi fire station between now and…
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Biloxi Fire Department holds toy drive for Kentucky kids
Former Fire Chief Joe Boney teams up with the Biloxi Fire Department to ensure kids in Kentucky get Christmas after a devastating tornado robbed them of everything.
The tornado last Friday took everything from the town of Mayfield. Former Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney feels that families in the tornado’s path are focused on…
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Biloxi Fire Department growing beards for cancer awareness
Things are looking a little hairy at the Biloxi Fire Department in an effort to raise money for male cancer awareness and prevention.
Beginning in November, Biloxi firefighters were able to donate $20 to grow a beard, something the department doesn’t typically allow.
After paying the initial buy in, firefighters are allowed to keep their facial hair until someone donates…
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Biloxi Fire Department closed to public after multiple cases of COVID-19 reported
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Biloxi Fire Department is once again closed to public visits due to the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases being reported.
In the last week, five firefighters have tested positive, said a post on the department’s Facebook page Thursday night.
As a result, the city’s nine fire stations have returned to enhanced…
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Car catches on fire on Hwy 90, no injuries reported
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – The Biloxi Fire Department arrived at the scene of a car on fire today around 11:40 am on Highway 90 by Porter Avenue.
According to Battalion Chief David Williams, The citizens in the car had pulled over by the side of the road near the beach. They then noticed the back of their vehicle was on fire and got out in time.
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