Pascagoula firefighters distributing masks to the public

- today in pascagoula, residents- received free - masks at the senior center- courtesy of the fire department- the fire department received 12- thousand kn-95- masks to distribute to the- public.

- the distribution took place - drive-thru style, as people wer- able to safely practice social- distancing and receive up to- five masks per car.

- pascagoula fire department's- deputy chief tim stone tells- news- 25 helping the community is jus- one of many ways- firefighters look to keep - residents safe.

- - "we take the lead in any big incidents..

- such as katrina.

We don't just- sit around and run calls- everyday.

We deal - with issues everyday..

Every- week.

24/7.

So, that's just wha- we do."

- - - any extra masks from today's- distribution will be handed out- tomorrow at the senior center - - - - from 9am