Know Your Stations: A Look at the Four Moss Point Fire Stations

Your Moss Point Fire Department

The four Moss Point fire stations are positioned strategically across the city for one reason: so that when a fire breaks out at 2 a.m. or a medical emergency sends a family scrambling for the phone, help arrives as fast as possible. Nobody in that moment is thinking about which station is closest. They are thinking about how fast someone can get there. That is exactly why the Moss Point Fire Department maintains these four stations, each one placed to cut down response times and make sure no neighborhood is left waiting longer than it should.

For the first time, all four Moss Point fire stations now carry their official numbers on the outside of each building. If you have driven past one recently, you may have noticed the bold red and white signs marking each location. It is a small but meaningful step toward making sure every resident in Moss Point knows exactly where help is coming from, and how close it really is.

Under the leadership of Fire Chief Jason E. Davis, the department’s 25 career firefighters cover approximately 27 square miles within the corporate city limits, serving a population of roughly 12,000 people. On top of that, they provide mutual aid services to the Escatawpa Utility District, which adds another 10 square miles of coverage to the north. That is a lot of ground to cover, and it takes a network of well placed stations and dedicated crews to do it right.

Here is where each of those stations is located and what role it plays in protecting this city.

Station 1: Central Station 4204 Bellview Ave.

Central Station is the backbone of the entire operation. Sitting on McInnis Avenue in the heart of Moss Point, this is where Chief Davis and his leadership team are headquartered and where the department coordinates emergency response across all four stations. The two story brick building is the most prominent of the four, with arched apparatus bays, tall windows, and the American flag flying at the entrance. The words “Moss Point Fire Department Station No. 1” are mounted above the front doors, and the address “4204” is displayed between the entryway glass. If you have ever seen fire trucks staged and ready to roll in the center of town, this is the station they came from. Central Station houses the department’s primary response units, and because of its location, it can reach most parts of the city faster than any other station in the fleet. It is fully operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with crews rotating through shifts to make sure there is never a gap in coverage.

Station 2: Dr. Reuben R. Morris Fire Station 5206 Martin Luther King Boulevard

Station 2 sits at the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Sue Ellen, right in one of the most densely populated parts of Moss Point. The brick building carries the name of Dr. Reuben R. Morris, engraved across the front of the station, along with the red and white “Station 2 Moss Point Fire” sign now displayed on the exterior. This station is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, many of which are home to low and moderate income families who depend on fast emergency response when seconds matter most.

Station 2 is not currently in operation. The station was taken offline in April 2023 under previous leadership, and its resources were redirected to Station 1. However, Fire Chief Davis has been vocal about the fact that reopening Station 2 is one of his top priorities. The department currently has enough firefighters to staff three of its four stations, and bringing Station 2 back to full operation will require filling two additional budgeted positions. When that happens, the surrounding neighborhoods will see a significant improvement in response times and the city will be one step closer to complete fire protection coverage across every district.

Station 3: Kreole Station 4225 Kreole Avenue

Station 3 serves the Kreole community from its location on Kreole Avenue. The white stucco building is smaller in profile than Central Station but every bit as capable. With its open apparatus bays facing the street, you can often see the fire and rescue trucks parked inside, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. A small American flag sits planted in the front yard, and the red “Station 3 Moss Point Fire” sign is impossible to miss on the side of the building.

Kreole Station provides critical coverage to the eastern portions of the city and the neighborhoods that surround it. For the families and businesses in this part of Moss Point, Station 3 is the closest point of contact with the fire department, and its presence in the community means faster arrival times when emergencies strike. The station is fully operational with equipment and trained crews on duty around the clock.

Station 4: North Station 4223 Old Saracennia Road

Station 4 is the department’s northernmost outpost, located on Old Saracennia Road in a more rural, wooded area compared to the other three stations. The stucco building with a metal roof sits back from the road, flanked by trees on both sides, and the red “Station 4 Moss Point Fire” sign on the front wall marks it clearly for anyone driving by.

North Station exists for a specific and important reason: to extend the department’s reach to the outskirts of the city where response times from the other stations would be longer. The neighborhoods in this part of Moss Point are more spread out, and without a dedicated station in the area, residents would be waiting significantly longer for help to arrive. Station 4 also plays a key role in the department’s mutual aid agreement with the Escatawpa Utility District, providing emergency response support to approximately 10 square miles of territory north of the city’s corporate limits. Like Stations 1 and 3, North Station is fully operational with crews and equipment standing by at all times.

The Moss Point Fire Department does not just fight fires. The men and women working out of these Moss Point fire stations respond to medical emergencies, natural disasters, hazardous situations, and anything else that threatens the safety of this community. They do it around the clock, every single day of the year, across a coverage area that stretches well beyond the city limits.

Three of the four Moss Point fire stations are fully staffed and operational today. With Station 2 on track to return to service, the department is actively working to close the remaining gap and deliver the fastest possible response to every neighborhood in Moss Point.

If you ever need emergency assistance, call 911. For non emergency questions or to learn more about the Moss Point Fire Department, call (228) 475 8848.

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