Vicksburg Fire Department

Vicksburg Fire Department There are currently seven fire stations with more than 115 firefighters and emergency medical personnel employed by the Vicksburg Fire Department.

The first fire company in Vicksburg was organized in April 1837, with a second, rival company organized two weeks later. Others followed, manned by volunteers. By the late 1800`s, some employees were paid, and by 1902, the Vicksburg Fire Department was a fully paid fire service -- the first in the state. There are currently seven fire stations with more than 130 firefighters and emergency medical

personnel employed by the Vicksburg Fire Department. Station 2, one of our newest stations, is named in honor of Firefighter Jimmy Gibbs, a survivor, and Lt. Johnny McBroom, Captain John Krueger and Lt. David Lewis, who lost their lives on July 3, 1974, in an explosion at Pride Butane Company near the Culkin water tower. Station 5, located at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport facility in south Vicksburg, is our newest station. It opened in April 2011. The Central Fire Station was completed in November 1925, and a major addition was completed in 1996. Central Fire Station serves as headquarters for the Fire Department and houses administrative offices. The city´s first two ambulances were delivered on May 16, 1969, and the Vicksburg Warren Ambulance Service was begun. This ambulance service was the first in the state to be run by a city fire department.

08/29/2026

Working Together for Our Community

When it comes to emergency care, every moment matters. Merit Health River Region, the City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Fire Department have reached an agreement for patient transportation services, supporting safe and timely access to care for patients across our community.

We’re grateful for the collaboration and commitment of the City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Fire Department, as well as the leadership that helped make this agreement possible. Together, we remain committed to providing better care and supporting the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Read the full story in our Newsroom: https://shorturl.at/0rWF9

VFD teaching fire education at Sherman Ave School
08/28/2026

VFD teaching fire education at Sherman Ave School

Great turnout for Final Agilty Test!
08/28/2026

Great turnout for Final Agilty Test!

Vicksburg Fire Tours Mississippi LimeVicksburg Fire recently toured Mississippi Lime Company to learn more about their f...
08/27/2026

Vicksburg Fire Tours Mississippi Lime

Vicksburg Fire recently toured Mississippi Lime Company to learn more about their facility, operations, and potential hazards.

Thank you to the Mississippi Lime team for hosting us, and a special thank you to Training Chief Julian Tolliver for setting up the tour and helping keep our firefighters prepared! 🚒🔥

Final Agility test this Friday for 2026! 🚨Application period: August 11th - 27thPhysical Agiility Dates: August 14th, 21...
08/26/2026

Final Agility test this Friday for 2026! 🚨

Application period: August 11th - 27th

Physical Agiility Dates: August 14th, 21st, & 28th

Written Exam Dates: August 21st, 28th & Sept. 4th

Second day of class for Vicksburg Fire's 2026-2027 Paramedic Students. We're excited to watch these students learn, grow...
08/18/2026

Second day of class for Vicksburg Fire's 2026-2027 Paramedic Students. We're excited to watch these students learn, grow and take on the challenges ahead. We wish them the best as they work toward earning their Paramedic certification!
From left to right, Lemichal Anderson, Marcus Ragan, Kyra Pritchard, Arthur Howard, Jana Colenburg, Kaleb Offord.

Applications are available, 2nd Agility test this Friday!Application period: August 11th - 27thPhysical Agiility Dates: ...
08/17/2026

Applications are available, 2nd Agility test this Friday!

Application period: August 11th - 27th

Physical Agiility Dates: August 14th, 21st, & 28th

Written Exam Dates: August 21st, 28th & Sept. 4th

Applications are available, agility test in the morning!Application period: August 11th - 27thPhysical Agiility Dates: A...
08/13/2026

Applications are available, agility test in the morning!

Application period: August 11th - 27th

Physical Agiility Dates: August 14th, 21st, & 28th

Written Exam Dates: August 21st, 28th & Sept. 4th

Applications can be picked up and turned in starting today!Application period: August 11th - 27thPhysical Agiility Dates...
08/11/2026

Applications can be picked up and turned in starting today!

Application period: August 11th - 27th

Physical Agiility Dates: August 14th, 21st, & 28th

Written Exam Dates: August 21st, 28th & Sept. 4th

08/07/2026

Address

1630 Walnut Street
Vicksburg, MS
39180

Telephone

+16016361603

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