Petal Fire Department

A Message from the Chief

Welcome to the City of Petal’s Fire Department web site. As the Fire Chief, I am privileged to serve in this community. With a constant focus on excellence, and dedication to customer service, the Petal Fire Department will continue to be innovators in the industry while providing professional emergency services to our citizens.

The Petal Fire Department is an all-hazards response agency.  We hold a class 4 fire rating through The Mississippi State Rating Bureau.  We are committed to working together with the community to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for those that live, work, or visit the City of Petal, and we appreciate you taking time to learn about our department and the services that we provide. We are extremely proud to provide the following services for our citizens and visitors:

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Technical Rescue
• Fire Prevention
• Plan Review and Building Inspections
• Fire Investigation
• Community Education 
• Training Programs

We provide these services from three fire stations strategically located throughout Petal. As you browse the web site and learn more about the programs and services offered, we welcome any comments that may help us to serve you better, as serving the community is the reason for our existence. I am honored to serve you as your Fire Chief, and would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to become more familiar with your fire department.

Joe Hendry

Fire Chief, City of Petal