The Ocean Springs Fire Department was first organized on October 30th 1880 and became the first “chartered” Fire Company in the State of Mississippi on September 22nd 1881 with their motto being “To the Rescue”. Today, we still have the same motto but presently hold a Class 5 fire rating from the Mississippi State Rating Bureau and is made up of 37 personnel. We operate out of three fire stations with three-twenty-four hour rotating shifts with each shift having eleven personnel. Each shift includes a Battalion Chief, three Lieutenants, and seven Firefighters. The Fire Department Administration includes a Chief, Deputy Chief, Training Officer, and Fire Marshal. Our personnel are heavily trained in all aspects of emergency response, mitigation, prevention, and strive to provide excellent service to the public in any situation or circumstance where our presence is requested.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ocean Springs Fire Department is to provide those services designed to protect life, property, and environment from any adverse effect in a safe, professional, and compassionate manner.
Core Values
Professionalism, Integrity, Innovation, and Service
