Poplarville FIRE Department

22/08/2025

Congratulations to Captain Terry Compston! Capt. Compston completed a 4 month Advanced Emergency Medical Class. After completing the class he was able to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam and successfully passed the test. Capt. Compston has been practicing as an AEMT with Poplarville Fire Department since. Congratulations Captain/AEMT Compston! Strong work!

20/08/2025

Thank you Grit+Grind Coffee for the delicious frozen coffees.

20/08/2025

Poplarville Fire Department is looking to hire 1 full time position! Application period opens tomorrow until filled! EMT, AEMT, Paramedic incentives offered.

18/08/2025

Congratulations to Firefighter Lorenzo Armenta on becoming a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Firefighter Armenta attended EMT class through the Mississippi State Fire Academy. After successfully passing the class and clinicals he was eligible to take the NREMT exam in which he successfully passed. Congratulations Firefighter/EMT Armenta! Strong work!

11/08/2025

Congratulations to Captain Hunter Averett for passing his NREMT Paramedic exam. Hunter attended a 18 month paramedic course and had to acquire many clinical hours for his preceptorship before being eligible to take the exam. Captain Averett has earned his gold patch. Strong work Captain/Paramedic Hunter Averett.

10/06/2025

Poplarville Fire Department will have three medical response ATVs at the Blueberry Jubilee on Saturday. If you have or see a medical emergency, please call 911. Dispatchers can reach us via radio within seconds. Looking for police, fire, or event staff could take valuable time. Also pay close attention to weather conditions, stay hydrated, and enjoy the jubilee.

30/05/2025

We are happy to announce that Poplarville Fire Department was recently graded a Class 5 by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. The rating is based on the overall performance of the fire department, annual firefighter training requirements, equipment and maintenance, fire prevention, public outreach, city water infrastructure, and dispatch capabilities. Since 2020, we have improved from a class 7 to now a class 5. This was possible by improving in all of these categories. This would not have been possible without the work and dedication of the the firefighters, the commitment of the mayor and board of aldermen to improve public safety in the city, public works for the improvements to the water system, and the support of our citizens. Thank you all for continuing to strive for a better Poplarville.

Jason Bannister
Fire Chief.

30/04/2025

Good morning! We have had a few instances lately with people trying to contact the Poplarville Fire Department using our business number. Please keep in mind that there is not always someone inside or even at the fire station due to running calls or other activities. Listed below will be numbers that you can call if there is no answer at the station.

All emergencies: 911
Fire Station: 601-795-2200 (non-emergency/burn permits)
Central Dispatch: 601-749-5482 (non-emergency/if no answer at the fire station)
Please remember that for all emergencies call 911!
For Pearl River County non-emergency fire related calls, please call Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services at 601-795-3058

20/03/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday, March 20, 2025, across South Mississippi due to:
🔥 Low humidity
💨 Breezy winds
🌾 Dry conditions & vegetation

These factors create a high risk for wildfires. Please avoid outdoor burning and any activities that could spark a fire. Fires can spread rapidly in these conditions and become uncontrollable.

Help us keep our community safe—be fire aware!

15/03/2025

15/03/2025

At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Pearl River, or 10 miles southwest of Picayune, moving northeast at
50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lacombe, Picayune, Slidell Airport, Pearl River, and Slidell.

This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 73 and 84.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 9.
INSTRUCTIONS:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

15/03/2025

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
427 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southeastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
West central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 426 PM CDT, A tornado was reported over Abita Springs, or over
Covington, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This tornadic storm will be near...
Covington and Abita Springs around 430 PM CDT.
Sun and Bush around 440 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 62 and 64.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.