Wiggins Fire Department

05/31/2026

Help us congratulate our very own Fire Chief, Steven Purvis, on being nominated and selected as Vice President of the Southern District of the Mississippi Fire Fighters Association!

In this leadership role, Chief Purvis will help represent firefighters and fire departments across South Mississippi, serve as a voice for the fire service, support training and professional development initiatives, and work alongside fire service leaders from across the state to strengthen the Mississippi fire service.

This honor reflects Chief Purvis’ dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving not only the City of Wiggins but firefighters throughout Mississippi. We are proud to see his hard work and passion recognized at the state level.

Congratulations, Chief Purvis! We know you will represent Wiggins and the Southern District with pride and professionalism.
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05/29/2026

Congratulations to our very own part-time firefighter, Wade Beesley, on being nominated and accepted as a Lifetime Member of the Mississippi Fire Fighters Association.

This prestigious honor is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, commitment, and service to the fire service throughout their careers. Wade’s passion for helping others, unwavering commitment to the fire service, and years of dedicated service have made a lasting impact on our department, our community, and the fire service across Mississippi.

Please join us in congratulating Wade on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to have him as a member of the Wiggins Fire Department family and grateful for the example of service and leadership he continues to provide.

Congratulations, Wade, and thank you for your lifetime of service to others! 🚒🔥👏

05/28/2026

Chief Purvis & Junior Chief Charlie Purvis are proudly representing the Wiggins Fire Department at this week’s Mississippi Fire Fighters Association Conference!

We’re thankful for the opportunity to network, learn, and bring back new ideas that help us better serve our community. Charlie is already making memories, meeting firefighters from across the state, and taking his Junior Chief duties seriously! 🚒🔥

05/28/2026

🚨SEVERE WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

For the remainder of today, May 28th, 2026, Stone County is currently under a Flash Flood Warning with expected rainfall totals between 2–5 inches.

WFD urges everyone in our community to remain weather aware and take the necessary precautions to stay safe during this severe weather event.

⚠️ FLOOD SAFETY TIPS ⚠️

🏠 Seek Higher Ground:
If a flash flood warning is issued, immediately move to higher ground such as a hill or the upper floor of a sturdy building.

🚫 Avoid Attics:
Do not shelter in a closed attic where rising water could trap you. Only move to the roof if absolutely necessary and signal for help.

📢 Obey Evacuation Orders:
If local officials issue evacuation orders, leave immediately and follow recommended evacuation routes.

⚡ Electrical Safety:
Stay away from rooms where water has reached electrical outlets, appliances, or extension cords to avoid electrocution hazards.

🚗 SAFETY WHILE DRIVING 🚗

🔄 Turn Around, Don’t Drown:
Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through flooded roadways.

🌊 Know the Danger:
As little as 12 inches of rushing water can carry away most vehicles, while 2 feet can sweep away larger SUVs and trucks.

🚘 Abandon Stalled Vehicles:
If your vehicle stalls in rapidly rising water, leave it immediately and move to higher ground.

🌉 Avoid Bridges:
Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, as they can fail or wash away without warning.

WFD will continue monitoring weather conditions throughout the day. Please stay alert, monitor local forecasts, and check on family members, neighbors, and those who may need assistance.

05/22/2026

This morning, A Shift had the opportunity to visit the Kids Learning Factory for a fun show and tell all about fire trucks, firefighters, and the tools we use every day to help keep our community safe!

The kids got to see the fire truck up close, learn about our gear and equipment, and ask lots of great questions. We always enjoy spending time with our future firefighters and teaching fire safety in a fun and interactive way.

Thank you to the Kids Learning Factory for having us out this morning! 🧯🔥

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our very own Chief Purvis for completing session 2 of the Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program! 👏🏼 👏🏼

The Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program, Session 2. These students worked diligently on their applied research projects, finalizing their research questions and refining their problem and purpose statements as they prepare to begin their research. They engaged in leadership discussions led by Instructor Supervisor Luke Smith on insights from Dick Winters, and Instructor Chief Matt Hinkle presented on the use of AI in research. They also heard from guest speakers Dr. Brian Boutwell, PhD from the University of Mississippi, Dr. Reed Abraham from the Mississippi Insurance Department, and Jesse Bowman of the Mississippi State Fire Academy, who led a session on APA formatting.

05/17/2026

Earlier today at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Wiggins Fire Department was dispatched to a CPR in progress involving a 10-year-old girl at Flint Creek Water Park.

Upon arrival, crews found the patient awake, alert, and coughing up water. The patient was stabilized on scene and transported by helicopter for further evaluation. At this time, the patient is stable.

We would like to thank Pat Harrison Waterway District, Pafford EMS, and Rescue 7 for their quick response, assistance, and teamwork during this incident. We would also like to recognize and thank the three lifeguards on duty who performed lifesaving measures prior to emergency crews arriving on scene. Their quick actions made all the difference today!!!

Please keep the child, her family, and all the responders in your thoughts and prayers.

05/08/2026

Thank you to our local Girl Scout Daisy Troop for stopping by and spending time with us at the fire station! We loved getting to teach the girls all about the fire station, our fire trucks, equipment, and fire safety. Of course, the highlight of the visit may have been a special appearance from our very own Ruby to the Rescue ! 🚒🐾💛

We appreciate the opportunity to help inspire and educate the next generation while making fun memories along the way!

05/06/2026

📣📣Thank you all so much for the incredible support for the Wiggins Junior Fire Academy! We are excited for another great summer.

Mrs. Stephanie has reached out to all parents and has posted each class roster on our previous post. At this time, all of our classes are full and at maximum capacity, and we are unable to accept any additional recruits… Last year we had 81 recruits go through our academy, and this year we have 102 registered!

If there are any cancellations or additional classes added, we will post updates on this page.

Thank you again for supporting this program and our future fire service leaders!!! 🧯🔥