The Biloxi Fire Department has a long and rich history. It was founded in 1889 as a volunteer fire department or the Biloxi Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.
In February of 1890, the Mississippi Hook & Ladder Fire Company No. 1 was chartered and in September of the same year, Phil McCabe was nominated as the department’s first fire chief. In October of 1904, the East End Hose Company No. 1 was organized and according to the Biloxi Daily Herald, the firehouse was fully equipped with a hose carriage and ancillary equipment.
In November of 1904 the Back Bay Hose Company was organized, on July 8, 1937, the West End Fire Station was dedicated, and on July 20, 1937, the new Back Bay Fire Station was dedicated.
Each firehouse had one bell in which a distinct number of clangs would sound the alarm for its volunteers to report immediately. All firefighters in Biloxi were volunteers until 1952 when they received payment for their services.
As the city and population grew, so did the Biloxi Fire Department. The department currently has ten stations.
Saturday 9 a.m – 3 p.m.
or by appointment
Dedicated to all of the Biloxi Firefighters and to our fallen brothers:
Anthony B. Rousseau
March 14, 1951
Kurt E. Jacquet
October 20, 1986
Carl Ohr
October 20, 1986
