Poplarville FIRE Department

11/10/2025

UPDATE: Picayune Community Saferoom Located at 501 Laurel Street will also open this afternoon at 5PM (11.10.25) to 7:30A (11.11.25) Pets are not allowed, please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.)

Due to dangerous cold conditions forecast tonight the Poplarville Community Saferoom located at 124 Rodeo street will open as a warming center from 5PM tonight (Monday 11/10/25) to 8 AM tomorrow (Tuesday 11/11/25). Pets are not allowed, please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.)

11/07/2025

‼️‼️‼️ NOW HIRING ‼️‼️‼️

Starting December we will be transitioning from the traditional 24/48 schedule to the 48/96 schedule.

EMS incentives offered!

Apply in person at Poplarville Fire Department or you may pick up an application from Poplarville City Hall.

10/24/2025

This is the cause of the smoke that is in the city and much of Pearl River County.

🚨SMOKE ADVISORY 🚨

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is working to contain a large fire in Hancock County, which is producing heavy smoke across the area.

Be advised that the smoke may remain in the area until the fire is fully contained.

10/22/2025

Help us wish our Deputy Chief Kevin Briggs a Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday Chief Briggs!!! Hope you enjoy your day.

09/25/2025

UPDATE: Emergency services has been restored!
🚨 Temporary 911 Reroute🚨
Pearl River County Sheriff's Department
Pearl River County E-911
Picayune Police Department
Poplarville FIRE Department

The main dispatch phone line to 911 is down. While they are urgently working on the issue and until service is restored, please use the following outlets if you need emergency assistance:

📞 601-916-9127
☎️601-749-5482
Or
📲Text your Emergency Message to 911

We will update as soon as the lines are repaired.n r

08/22/2025

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!

08/20/2025

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

08/18/2025

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!

08/11/2025

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.

06/10/2025

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.

05/30/2025

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.