Pearl River County Fire & Rescue

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Welcome to the official page of Pearl River County Fire & Rescue!

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10/29/2026

Reminder about our Truck or Treat event tomorrow!! We hope to see everyone there!

10/28/2026

On October 27, 2026, at approximately 6:28 p.m., the Poplarville FIRE Department was dispatched to the area of Highway 11 in reference to a structure fire.

At the request of the Poplarville Fire Department, Pearl River County Fire & Rescue Districts 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 responded to provide mutual aid, bringing additional personnel and apparatus to assist with fire suppression and other operations on scene.

We would like to extend our appreciation to the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors, Pearl River County E-911, AAA Ambulance Service and the Poplarville Police Department for their assistance, coordination, and continued support throughout the incident.

Incidents such as these highlight the importance of cooperation and teamwork among our local agencies as we work together to protect the citizens and communities we serve.

The cause of this fire remains under investigation by Poplarville.

10/26/2026

Remember! This week!

Pearl River County Fire & Rescue would like to invite you all to our truck or treat on Oct. 30, 2026 starting at 4pm to 6pm! We would love to see everyone and their wonderful costumes this year!

Stop by meet some firefighters from your community and see some of our trucks!

We will be set up at the Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services!

810 US-11, Poplarville, MS 39470

10/22/2026

🚨 MISSISSIPPI BURN BAN LIST EXPANDS TO 54 COUNTIES 🚨

More counties were added to the statewide burn ban list today, bringing the total to 54. Conditions remain extremely dry, and more counties could be added at any time.

REMINDER ON THE RULES:
🚫 NO: Campfires, fire pits, burn barrels, brush/debris burning, or field fires.
✅ YES: Enclosed gas/propane grills, gas heaters, and charcoal grills.

Please share this post to help protect our local firefighters, homes, and forests!

🔗 Verify your county's current status: https://bit.ly/3TK2YOg

10/22/2026

Congratulations Chief Averett

Please join us in welcoming our newly selected Fire Chief, Hunter Averett, to the Carriere Volunteer Fire Department!

Hunter brings valuable experience in fire department leadership, emergency response, personnel supervision, training, and daily department operations. His background includes serving as Deputy Fire Chief and Department Training Officer with the Poplarville Fire Department, as well as serving as a Captain/Paramedic and Lead Paramedic/EMT.

Throughout his career, Hunter has demonstrated a commitment to firefighter development, operational readiness, accountability, and providing quality emergency services to the community. His experience in both fire service leadership and emergency medical services brings a strong foundation to this new role.

As Fire Chief, we look forward to his leadership, dedication, and vision as we continue working to strengthen our department, support our firefighters, and serve the citizens of our community.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Hunter Averett on this exciting new chapter! We are excited for what lies ahead and look forward to the future of the Carriere Volunteer Fire Department under his leadership.

Congratulations, Chief Averett! Thank you for stepping up to serve our department and community.

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 7:34 a.m., Pearl River County Fire & Rescue District 4 was dispatched to I-59 near mile marker 25 for a motor vehicle accident involving injuries and entrapment.

Firefighters from District 2 and Poplarville Fire Department also responded to assist with additional personnel and apparatus to support extrication efforts.

We want to thank the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors, Pearl River County Emergency Services, Pearl River County E-911, AAA Ambulance Service, Poplarville FIRE Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, and Pearl River County Sheriff's Department who responded for their assistance and support throughout the incident.

10/14/2026

On October 13, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Pearl River County Fire & Rescue District 4 was dispatched to I-59 near mile marker 35 for a motor vehicle accident involving injuries and entrapment.

Firefighters from the Poplarville Fire Department also responded to assist with additional personnel and apparatus to support extrication efforts.

We want to thank the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors, Pearl River County E-911, Mississippi Air Rescue 7 - Hattiesburg, MS, AAA Ambulance Service, Poplarville FIRE Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, and Pearl River County Sheriff's Department who responded for their assistance and support throughout the incident.

Address

810 Highway 11 S
Poplarville, MS
39470

Website

https://www.pearlrivercounty.net/164/Fire-Services

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