Jackson County Fire Protection - MS

09/07/2026

Our administrative office will be closed today in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. As always, the fire stations are staffed and ready to respond. Normal business will resume Tuesday, September 8th.

DYK - President Cleveland signed Labor Day into law in 1894 after the Pullman Strike.

09/07/2026

Fire Destroys Outbuilding in St. Martin

Jackson County Fire Protection responded to a reported structure fire on Cambridge Boulevard in the St. Martin area this evening.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a detached garage engulfed in flames, with fire threatening a nearby residence. Crews quickly initiated an offensive attack and were able to bring the fire under control a short while later.

No injuries were reported and the shed was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Jackson County Fire Protection appreciates the coordinated efforts of all personnel who responded to the incident including the sheriff deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and linemen from Singing River EPA.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to CPT Derek Kirkwood and FF Austin Hilton for completing “Man vs. Machine” on campus at the MS State Fire Academy this week! Job well done!

08/31/2026

Our firefighters on the east side wrapped up on our hose bundles and extended attack training sessions this month. A few of our Vancleave firefighters also snuck in a quick session on initial incident operations and hose deployments.

Thanks to all of our firefighters for their efforts in training this month. Your dedication to learning and practice help keeps us ready to respond for the real world incidents!

08/28/2026

Congratulations to LT Matthew Meek for earning his Fire Inspector certification on campus at the MS State Fire Academy this week! The new hybrid format of this course requires two weeks of self-study followed up with a week on campus for skills and certification testing. Job well done!

Fire inspectors ensure that buildings comply with fire codes, enforce safety standards, determine permit requirements, conduct thorough inspections, calculate safe occupancy loads, and document their findings. Good luck on your finals today!

08/24/2026

Mutual Aid Support – Moss Point Fire Department

Jackson County Fire Protection provided manpower and air truck support to the Moss Point Fire Department during a structure fire on First Street tonight.

We’re proud to assist our neighboring departments and provide support when called upon. Strong mutual aid partnerships help keep our communities safer.

The request for assistance came in at approximately 7:00 PM.

08/21/2026

We would like to take a moment and congratulate two of our firefighters on recently earning their Fire Officer II certification!

LT Bert Barras
FF Cameron Crager

Your dedication to training and professional development is a great example of commitment to the fire service and the citizens we serve.

Job well done! Thank you for your efforts and thanks to the Biloxi Fire Department for hosting!

08/21/2026

We’re grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with the Ocean Springs Fire Department and provide this training to the Career & Technical Education students at the Ocean Springs High School.

DID YOU KNOW… Having a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location can give you the chance to stop a small fire before it becomes a major emergency?

08/21/2026

Evening Thunderstorms Cause Damage Across Jackson County

A strong storm cell moved through Jackson County this evening, bringing damaging straight-line winds and thunderstorms to portions of the county.

Several outbuildings sustained damage, and numerous trees were reported down in the Vancleave and Hurley areas.

Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.

The damage appears to be associated with straight-line winds produced by the thunderstorms. Jackson County Fire Protection crews continue to monitor the affected areas and respond as needed.

Residents are reminded to use caution while traveling, especially in areas where trees or power lines may be down.

08/18/2026

Bayou Cumbest Wildfire Update

Jackson County Fire Protection continues to assist the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, and other agencies as crews work to establish, reinforce, and maintain containment lines around the Bayou Cumbest wildfire.

This afternoon’s thunderstorms brought some much-needed rainfall to the area. However, the increased moisture has also caused smoke to linger in and around the affected areas.

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through southeastern Jackson County, particularly along US-90, MS-63, MS-611, and surrounding roadways. Reduced visibility may occur due to lingering smoke.

The fire is currently estimated at approximately 1,000 acres. Crews will continue working to reinforce and strengthen containment lines.

Residents are reminded that flare-ups and spot fires can be normal within established containment areas as crews continue operations. However, if you observe fire activity outside the containment areas or anything that appears concerning, please report it so it can be investigated.

We appreciate the continued cooperation and support of our community as forestry crews work to contain this wildfire.

Please remain vigilant, use caution, and stay safe!