Gulfport Fire Department

08/14/2026

Community partnerships make a real difference.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the Gulfport School District to give students hands-on experience with fire safety and emergency preparedness. Building strong relationships between our schools, first responders, and the community helps create a safer, better-prepared Gulfport.

Proud of our Gulfport Fire Department team for investing in the next generation!

08/07/2026

⚠️ WOODS FIRE – USE CAUTION

Gulfport firefighters are currently working a woods fire in the area between Stewart Road and Sharp Boulevard.

Smoke may be present throughout the surrounding area. Residents with respiratory conditions are encouraged to remain indoors and limit exposure to the smoke.

Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area, as smoke may reduce visibility.

Please avoid the immediate area while crews continue operations.

08/06/2026

08/03/2026

July kept our crews moving. Thank you to our dedicated personnel for their continued commitment to serving Gulfport.

07/30/2026

Proud of our team for bringing home the win, but even more proud to support such a great cause! Thank you to Dairy Queen and everyone who came out to make a difference for Manning Family Children’s Hospital.

07/30/2026

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Tim Ishee and Engineer Tucker Weinberg on being named the Gulfport Kiwanis Club Firefighters of the Quarter!

07/20/2026

SANDBAGS AVAILABLE FOR GULFPORT RESIDENTS

In preparation for the upcoming storms, the City of Gulfport will offer self-serve sandbags to residents starting Monday, July 20 until 5:00 p.m. Distribution will continue from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through this week as needed and as conditions allow.

✔️ Limit of 10 sandbags per household
✔️ Available while supplies last
✔️ Sandbags and shovels will be provided
✔️ Be prepared to load your own sandbags
✔️ Assistance will be available for elderly residents who need help filling or loading sandbags

Sandbag Distribution Locations:
• Intersection of Glover Street and Hewes Avenue
• Orange Grove Community Center, 14416 Dedeaux Road
• Gulfport Fire Station 2, 42nd Avenue and 12th Street

Residents are encouraged to only take what they need so supplies can assist as many households as possible.

For more information, please call Public Works 228.868.5740

07/17/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

This month, we're proud to recognize Paige Hamby, a Firefighter with the Gulfport Fire Department! 🚒

For the past year and a half, Paige has proudly served our community by helping people on what can often be one of the hardest days of their lives. She says the best part of the job is working alongside her crew, growing together, and tackling each challenge as a team.

Before becoming a firefighter, Paige served in the United States Navy. It was during her firefighting training in boot camp that she discovered her passion for the profession. After doing more research while serving in the Navy, she knew firefighting was the career she wanted to pursue.

Paige is especially proud of the hard work it took to get where she is today. She says being a firefighter requires strength, compassion, intelligence, and problem-solving skills and she's excited to continue learning and growing throughout her career.

Outside of work, Paige enjoys hiking, exploring national parks, and trail running. Originally from the Midwest, she loves that living in Gulfport means the beach is just a 10-minute drive away instead of 12 hours!

✨ Fun fact: While stationed in Sicily, Paige had the opportunity to travel all over Europe.

We're grateful for Paige's dedication, courage, and commitment to serving the citizens of Gulfport every day.