2018 MSFA Catalog
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ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
COURSE ACCREDITATION LISTING ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
COURSE FEES AND POLICIES .......................................................................................................................................................................................................67
RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS ...........................................................................................................................................................810
INFORMATION FOR DORMITORY STUDENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................................11
ACADEMY STAFF ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1213
FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................................................1433
CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST .........................................................................................................................................................................1516
NFPA 1001 FIRE FIGHTERIII ........................................................................................................................................................................................1719
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................20
NFPA 1021 FIRE OFFICERIII .........................................................................................................................................................................................2022
FIRE CHAPLAIN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
MISSISSIPPI EXECUTIVE FIRE OFFICER NFPA FIRE OFFICERIIIIV ..............................................................................................................2324
NFPA 1041 FIRE INSTRUCTOR ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2527
NFPA 1521 FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER .........................................................................................................................................................28
NFPA 1031 FIRE INSPECTOR ................................................................................................................................................................................................29
NFPA 1033 FIRE INVESTIGATOR ...........................................................................................................................................................................................30
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR ..............................................................................................................................................................3031
FIRE FIGHTER PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................................................32
GUIDELINES FOR FIELD AND DISTANT LEARNING PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................................33
SPECIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3455
FIRE OFFICER COURSES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3536
SMOKE DIVER . ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
INCIPIENT AND STRUCTURAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING ...................................................................................................................................3839
RESCUE REFRESHER .................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
ROPE RESCUE .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................40 43
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE .............................................................................................................................................................................................4446
FIREFIGHTER INTERVENTION RESCUE SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES FIRST .............................................................................................................47
TRENCH RESCUE AND SHORING ........................................................................................................................................................................................48
CERTIFIED ADVANCED RESCUE SPECIALIST CARS ...................................................................................................................................................49
VEHICLE EXTRICATION & RESCUE ......................................................................................................................................................................................50
SURFACE WATER & SWIFTWATER RESCUE.......................................................................................................................................................................51
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COURSES........... ...............................................................................................................................................................52 55
EXTENSION SERVICES PROGRAMS .......................................................................................................................................................................................5683
NFPA 1002 DRIVER/OPERATOR: PUMPER, AERIAL ...............................................................................................................................................5759
CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER DRIVER/OPERATOR .................................................................................................................................................................59
NFPA 1003 AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTER, AIRCRAFT REFRESHER .............................................................................................................................6061
FIRE ACADEMY FOR ELECTED/PUBLIC OFFICIALS .....................................................................................................................................................62
NFPA 1035 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER ..................................................................................................................................................................62
FIRE LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION ...........................................................................................................................................................................................63
MISSISSIPPI FIRE CHIEF & FIRE OFFICER DESIGNATION PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................64
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT COURSES .................................................................................................................................................................................65
FIRE COMPANY FIREGROUND SKILLS REFRESHER ......................................................................................................................................................66
CERTIFIED FIREGROUND RESOURCE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM ..............................................................................................................................67
LP GAS TACTICS AND LIVE FIRE DRILL .............................................................................................................................................................................68
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER COURSES ..........................................................................................................................................................................6977
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY COURSES ........................................................................................................................................................................7879
REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8082
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COURSES ......................................................................................................................................................................................83
OTHER COURSES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................84 87
FIRE APPARATUS TESTING .....................................................................................................................................................................................................84
HALE FIRE PUMP REBUILDING CLASS ..............................................................................................................................................................................85
CURRICULUM/TESTING & PUBLIC RELATIONS...............................................................................................................................................................86
ACADEMY TOURS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
HONOR GUARD...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....88
FIRE SERVICE CONTACTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................89
MEMORABILIA SALES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................9091
DIRECTIONS & AREA MAP ................................................................................................................................................................................................................92
GENERAL ADMISSION APPLICATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9394
MMISSISSIPPI STATE FIRE ACADEMY
ADVISORY BOARD
MEMBERS
MPresident of Mississippi Fire
Chiefs Association
Chief Mike Beyerstedt
MPPresident of Mississippi Fire
Fighters Association
Chief John Pope
President of Mississippi
Association of Supervisors
Ms. Peggy Hobson-Calhoun,
Hinds County
State Rating Bureau Manager
Mr. Joe Shumaker
President of Mississippi
Municipal League
Mayor Les Childress ,
Town of Flora
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Chief Deputy Ricky Davis
The Mississippi Fire Academy
2018 Training Course Catalog
Reggie Bell, Executive Director
A Division of the Mississippi
Insurance Department
Commissioner Mike Chaney
Join Us On Visit Us On Our Website At
www.msfa.ms.gov
Contact Us At:
# 1 Fire Academy U.S.A.
Jackson, MS 39208-9600
Phone (601) 932-2444
Fax (601) 932-2819
Published By:
Sandy McAlister, Editor
Front Cover By Shannon Sandridge
Staff Photos by Shannon Sandridge
Proofed By Lynn Tyler and Paul Ammerman
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There will be risks for firefighters and first responders every time that alarm bell rings.
Their survival depends on training, knowledge, and skill, which is why career and volunteer
firefighters and first responders from around the world still travel to Mississippi to train at the
best firefighting training facility in the world, the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
The State Fire Academy provides the most up-to-date curriculum and advanced training
techniques to assure that the firefighters and first responders who study there are equipped
to meet the complex demands and challenges that lay before them.
We are working toward completion of our Structural Collapse Prop for class use in 2018.
Our new Mobile Driving Simulator, purchased through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, is
proving to be a valuable training tool.
We will again be offering the popular Fire Academy for Elected Officials course in 2018. It is
a completely free course that helps elected officials understand the importance of fire service,
how fire departments work, and what role the Rating Bureau, the State Fire Marshal, and the
Fire Coordinator play.
Our partnership with the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and the Mississippi Firefighters
Association and Waldorf University-Mississippi Fire Service Career Development Program
remains strong. Upon graduation from the State Fire Academy, firefighters now have the
opportunity to apply cumulative courses toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science
Administration from Waldorf. Firefighters may also receive a degree from Columbia Southern
University or Kaplan University.
Each of the new additions is part of an ongoing effort to lower fire death rates in our state. Thanks to the dedication of firefighters
throughout our state, that death rate is declining. However, we must continue educating and training to keep both citizens and
firefighters safe.
Training at the Mississippi State Fire Academy is essential for those who are dedicated to duty and committed to excellence in fire
service in Mississippi. They are courageous men and women who respond every day to make Mississippi and the world a safer place. They
deserve our thanks and our respect. I salute you all.
Mike Chaney
Commissioner of Insurance
The Mississippi State Fire Academy serves Mississippi, the nation, and the world by
consistently providing the best training for fire service and emergency response personnel.
We train approximately 15,000 students per year and offer more than 90 courses, many with
multiple deliveries, and many offered both on campus and off-site through our field delivery
program. The field delivery program allows fire fighters across the state to engage in critical
training closer to their communities, reducing the amount of time these fire fighters must
spend away from their departments to gain important knowledge and skills. Our students
come from career and volunteer fire departments throughout Mississippi, fire departments
outside the state, and even from the private sector. Over the years, business and industrial
entities including many Fortune 500 companies have entrusted the Mississippi State Fire
Academy with training their employees in fire and emergency response.
We pride ourselves on adapting our instruction to a constantly evolving technological
world. Classrooms and other on-campus facilities are equipped with wireless internet,
webcasting, and teleconferencing capabilities. These assets lend us the flexibility to
innovate our teaching methods and course delivery platforms as the needs of the students,
and the fire departments and communities they serve, change.
While our focus is training fire and emergency response personnel, we consider it a vital
part of our mission to educate all Mississippi citizens about fire prevention and safety. To
that end, we invite schools, clubs, and civic groups to visit our campus, tour the facilities,
and learn how they can help minimize the potential for loss of life and property due to fire.
You may also see our staff members and mascot at public events spreading the message.
Whether we are preparing career, volunteer, or industrial fire fighters to respond to emergencies, or teaching the public how to stay
safe, you can be assured that the Mississippi State Fire Academy is...
“Making a Difference When It Matters the Most…”
Reggie Bell
Executive Director
MISSISSIPPI STATE FIRE ACADEMY
COURSE ACCREDITATION LISTING
CERTIFICATION BUREAU
Course IFSAC PROBOARD
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I-IV XX
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I-II X X
NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator XX
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I-II XX
NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer XX
NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I-III XX
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations XX
NFPA 1521 Fire Department Health & Safety Officer XX
SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL BUREAU
Course IFSAC
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician X
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations X
NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue I-II
NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue I-II
NFPA 1006 Trench Rescue & Emergency Shoring I-II
PROBOARD
X
X
X
X
X
EXTENSION SERVICES BUREAU
Course IFSAC PROBOARD
NFPA 1002 Driver Operator: Aerial XX
NFPA 1002 Driver Operator: Pumper X X
NFPA 1035 Fire & Life Safety Educator I-III XX
NFPA 1003 Airport Rescue and Firefighting XX
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (PROBOARD)
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations XX
NFPA 1006 Vehicle Extrication & Rescue I-II X
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7. Student Substitution:
A request for student substitution for a registered course must be in writing (mail or fax to 601-932-2819) by the fire chief or other
responsible official. The notice should contain the department name, both student names, the course name and delivery date.
An application for the new student must be submitted with the request. Substitution request CAN NOT be taken verbally. A $40
processing fee (Section 4 above) will apply and be invoiced to the sponsoring department/organization (regardless if application
is marked student financially responsible).
8. Student Withdrawal:
A. When students withdraw for an emergency reason during a course, the Academy will enroll them in the next available
course when requested by department. The entity will be billed a pro rata fee. This policy does not include the Smoke
Diver course.
B. When students withdraw from a course due to illness or injury, the Academy will enroll them in the next available
course, at the point at which the student withdrew, with a documented medical statement releasing said student for
participation and requested by department. The entity will be billed a pro rata fee. This policy does not include the
Smoke Diver course.
C. When students withdraw from a course for any other reason, all application, course and supply fees will be forfeited.
D. This policy also applies to grant funded courses. (See Section 6 of general admission application)
9. Students will be notified, through their department, upon acceptance in a course and their dormitory status.
10. For any admission application that is marked student responsible, the payment must be received 30 days prior to course begin
date or the student may be removed from the class.
11. REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE:
The Academy’s charge for a replacement certificate is $2.50. If the replacement certificate is for an IFSAC accreditation
course and you want a replacement seal, add an additional $5.00. All requests for replacement certificates should be sent
to the Admissions Office with the student’s name, student ID, course attended, date attended, and the address to mail the
certificate(s) to. Replacement of ProBoard certificates is the responsibility of the student. Applications can be obtained from
the Curriculum Coordinator’s office.
12. Student Eligibility:
1. Student must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
2. Student must be employed or sponsored by one of the following: Municipal, County, or Industrial fire protection department/
organization (MS Code Annotated 1972, Section 45-11-8(1)).
13. Re-Test Policy:
It shall be the policy of the Mississippi State Fire Academy to offer (one) 1 re-test to students on any final administered for an
NFPA certification course that is completed with less than a 70% average.
1. The student shall complete all quizzes/tests administered throughout the course with a 70% average to qualify to take the
certification final.
2. If the student’s grade on the final is below a 70%, the student has one chance to re-take the final.
3. The re-test shall be a different version of the previous final, but it shall consist of content at the same level.
4. The re-test must be done within thirty days of the first test date.
5. The test shall not be administered the same date of the first test date. The student should be given time to study and
prepare for the re-test.
6. To re-test, the student shall call and schedule with Instructor Chief Shannon Sandridge or Staff Instructor David Stanley at
(601) 932-2444.
7. The fee of a re-test shall be $50 and can be paid on the day of the scheduled test.
8. The student will also need to submit a current application for admission with the test fee.
“Scientia Causa Servandi cum Honore”
Knowledge Promotes Service With Honor
COURSE FEES AND POLICIES, CONT.
All course applications received prior to November 29, 2017 will be reviewed by a committee from the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association.
Students accepted to attend a course will be notified by letter no later than 30 days prior to the start of the course. Upon completion
of a class, the course fee will be billed to the sponsoring department or organization. (See section 6 on general admission application
unless otherwise noted.)
1. Course package fees are listed by each individual course, with a Group A, or Group B designation. Course fees include the
instructional fee, facility use fee, dorm fees (if applicable), meals (if applicable), and may include a supply fee for consumable
commodity supplies used in the course.
Course Fee Groups:
Group A fee students represent: Mississippi Municipal (career or volunteer) fire departments, Mississippi County (career or
volunteer) fire departments, county fire arson investigator (County Fire Arson and Investigator course), emergency
management, military personnel assigned full time to a Mississippi Base and Choctaw Fire Department.
Group B fee students represent: Industrial organizations, federal affiliates, out of state students, for profit entities, law enforcement,
medical entities, dispatchers, etc.
Dormitory rooms will be assigned on a first-come basis and after the dormitory is filled, students will be responsible for making
outside accommodations. Courses are usually scheduled to coincide with dormitory capacity. (Note: The dorm is closed on the
weekends unless a weekend class is being held.)
2. Breakfast and lunch are included in course fees (unless stated otherwise) and will be served at the Academy on weekdays only.
3. Registration:
Preregistration will not be accepted by telephone. Students’ applications will be accepted only after a completed and signed 2017
General Admission Application form is received. The General Admission Application forms are located in back of catalog and on our
website at www.mid.ms.gov/fireacad.
NOTE:
Applications for some courses must include course fee when submitted in order for application(s) to be accepted and processed.
Departments may submit a purchase order or check for registration for pre-pay classes. Please read course description to determine
if course requires pre-payment.
4. Application Processing Fee:
There is a $40 application processing fee for all courses, which is included in the cost of the course. This fee will be charged to the
sponsoring department/organization once any changes are made to a registered student (i.e., cancellation or student substitution).
This policy will also apply to fee waived (grant funded) courses.
5. No Show Policy For All Courses:
There will be a $60 fee for all students who are registered to attend a course and fail to attend on the first day. The fee will be
charged to the sponsoring department/organization. (Except for 1001-I-II and Smoke Diver. See these course descriptions for
pricing).
No Show Policy for Fee Waived (Grant Funded) Courses:
There will be a $60 fee for all students who are registered to attend a course and fail to attend on the first day. The fee will be
charged to the sponsoring department/organization. In addition, the student will not be able to register for any other fee-
waived (grant funded) courses for a period of one year. Additionally, if the student is currently registered for a fee waived class
later in the same year, the registration will be voided and the student will be removed from the class.
6. Cancelling a Registered Student:
A request for cancellation for a registered student must be in writing (mail or fax to 601-932-2819) by the fire chief or other
responsible official. The notice should contain the department name, student name, the course name and delivery date.
Cancellations CAN NOT be taken verbally. Cancellations should be received no later than ten (10) working days prior to course start
date. A $40 processing fee (Section 4 above) will apply and be invoiced to the sponsoring department/organization (regardless if
application is marked student financially responsible). Fee does not apply to pre-paid classes.
COURSE FEES AND POLICIES
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RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS, cont.
11. COMPUTER INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS—Depending on the course you are taking, you may have access to
computer lab. You may also have access to the Internet, but you will be bound by Academy policy and ITS policy regarding use
of State Computer Systems.
• The Mississippi State Fire Academy will allow you to bring your own personal computer equipment for use, but will not be
responsible for any loss or theft of computer equipment. The Mississippi State Fire Academy does not offer any repair service
for student’s own personal equipment.
• Some areas of the Academy campus do not currently have wireless access.
• If you are planning on doing some work at home in advance of your class, and want to use the Academy’s computers while
you are here, please save your work in file formats compatible with older systems.
12. RELEASING OF TEST SCORES AND TRANSCRIPTS—Test scores and training records will be released only upon written request
from the individual or one of the following: individual’s department head or training officer. Student transcripts shall
be obtained only by a written request from the student, the chief officer in charge, or a designee from the organization
represented. Name, MSFA student ID number, and mailing address must appear on the written request.
13. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE—Immoral or disorderly student conduct, profane, obscene, vulgar, or indecent language, and any
racial or sexual slurs/harassment may result in dismissal from the Academy. The Instructor Chief and/or the Executive Director
will handle all infractions committed by students. Harassment is any unwarranted or unwanted verbal or nonverbal conduct
which threatens, intimidates, pesters, embarrasses, annoys, degrades, or insults another person, either female or male, where
such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an offensive, intimidating, degrading, or hostile environment. Sexual
harassment includes unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or nonverbal actions of a sexual
nature. (Immoral or disorderly conduct, misconduct, profane, obscene, vulgar, or indecent language, and any racial or sexual
slurs/harassment will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the Academy with two years suspension.)
14. DRESS CODE—Comfortable clothing such as warm-ups, coveralls, or other suitable clothing may be worn in class and for
evolutions not requiring protective clothing. All students will be required to wear NFPA recommended protective clothing for
designated evolutions. Students are required to wear shirts with sleeves in public areas of all Academy buildings. “T”-Shirts,
sweat-shirts and caps must be official
fire department, fire service, industrial, law enforcement, emergency medical services,
or solid. Other T-shirts and caps are not permitted.
Shorts and dresses shall be no shorter than 4 inches from the top of the
kneecap. Students participating in hot drill evolutions should wear long sleeve shirts and long pants for additional personal
safety. Full coverage shoes are required at all times while attending the Academy.
15. CLASSROOM DEMEANOR—Students using vulgar, disrespectful, or disruptive remarks, or engaging in other activities strictly
prohibited by Academy rules and procedures will face disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include dismissal and two
years suspension. Students are required to maintain classroom cleanliness. Each student is responsible for the removal of trash
from their area and the alignment of his/her nameplate, books, and chair each day.
16. CELL PHONE USAGE-If a student finds it necessary to bring a cell phone to class, it must be on silent mode at all times. It will
be acceptable for a student to use the cellular device to record classroom lectures. However, cell phone usage or recording is
prohibited during the following:
a) Basic firefighting class - all class times c) Any post course test review process
b) Any course during testing process (skills or written) d) Any other time the course Instructor deems necessary to prohibit usage
17. GRADES AND EXAMINATIONS—Students who complete the course with an overall average of 70% or greater and
satisfactorily complete all physical and practical exercises will receive a certificate indicating successful completion. Failure
to complete all of these requirements will result in course failure and will be noted on their permanent training record. See
Course Instructor for copy of testing procedures.
18. All Multi-Level Accredited Courses Will Be Tested For Each Level. Successful Completion Of Both Levels Is Required For
Accreditation. Contact The Curriculum Coordinator For Complete Details Or Visit Our Website At www.mid.ms.gov/fireacad.
19. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT-Academic misconduct or dishonesty is any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal
academic exercise. All students cheating during training will be subject to immediate dismissal.
20. PHYSICAL TRAINING—All students must participate in every aspect of training. Failure to participate will result in an
“Incomplete” grade in the course.
RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS
Responsibility for compliance with these rules and guidelines rests with the students. Become familiar with the content. For additional
help, request an explanation from any Fire Academy Instructor.
Overall charge of the Academy begins with the Executive Director who directs the training programs with help from other staff
members. Instructors have delegated responsibilities, one of which is to ensure that all students fulfill their obligations to the Academy.
1. CLASS ATTENDANCE—All students will be required to attend orientation on the first day of class. The first day of delivery, class
will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Academy rules and procedures being read and explained. Some special classes may begin at
other specified times.
2. CLASS SCHEDULE—The majority of classes are scheduled for Monday-Thursday. A confirmation letter will be sent with dates
of delivery to your department. A schedule of activities may be posted in the classroom area. Special night evolutions may be
scheduled in some courses.
3. PERSONAL ITEMS—The Academy will not assume any responsibility for loss, theft, or damage of personal items.
4. WITHDRAWALS—Should it become necessary for a student to withdraw from a course, the course instructor must be notified.
All equipment and supplies issued to said student shall be returned before departing and a withdrawal slip signed by
student.
5. GENERAL CARE OF THE ACADEMY FACILITIES—Students are required to place all refuse in the proper containers, to use only
surfaced walkways between training sites, observe all posted signs, and to avoid any abuse of the Academy’s facilities. Abuse
or damage of state property may result in dismissal from the Academy.
6. PARKING—Students must park their vehicles in the following parking lots: front of the Administration Building or front of the
Dormitory Building.
7. TARDINESS—
Students are required to be punctual for all classes, physical training, and other activities. Classes will begin
promptly at the scheduled time, unless specific instructions are given. Tardiness may be charged at any time during the
scheduled training day or for any required function outside the classroom. The first tardy will result in an oral reprimand;
the second in a written reprimand being placed in the course file with a copy directed to the student’s employer; and the
third will result in dismissal of the student from the Academy. Tardiness is defined as up to 15 minutes after the designated
class start time.
8. ABSENCES—Failure to report to class for a scheduled activity at the specified time will be recorded as an absence. Unless
special permission is received from the Course Instructor, students are not permitted to leave the Academy at any time during
training hours. Failure to comply will result in an unexcused absence and dismissal. Emergency leave may be allowed for
legitimate reasons. Make up of all classes and exams missed during a student’s absence shall be completed upon the student’s
return. Make up of classes in some courses may not be available until the next scheduled course, and the student’s record
will indicate “Dropped.” Due to the course material in some classes, students may be required to enroll from the beginning
of the course. A student is considered absent when they are 15 minutes or beyond past the designated class start time.
9. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) FEDERAL REGULATIONS (REVISED)
—
In accordance with ADA Federal Regulations, the
sponsoring department/organization may request an oral examination process for their personnel who have a qualifying
disability covered by the ADA regulations. To request oral testing as a reasonable accommodation, the department and/
or student must submit a written request with supporting documentation from a professional with an appropriate medical
licensure to make a diagnosis and to recommend the reasonable accommodation. This must be requested each time a
student registers for attendance as we do not keep the information on file for reference.
Please note that oral testing for Hazardous Materials courses is not a reasonable accommodation since the student must
demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend notations on signs, place cards, MSDS sheets, and labels for testing purposes.
10. COMMUNICATIONS—Students should have the ability to read, write, and understand the English language. Additionally,
the student should have the ability to comprehend written precautions, instructions, and warnings in the English language,
including, but not limited to material safety data sheets and posted warnings regarding hazardous, flammable or explosive
materials and hazardous or unsafe areas and physical conditions.
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21. BREAKS—The instructor in charge of the class will set times for breaks. Taking breaks outside of the designated break areas is
prohibited. Students are allowed in the front office area only when conducting official business or with prior authorization from
an instructor.
22. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES—Students are responsible for the care and return of all Academy issued equipment and/or supplies.
23. PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GROOMING—Students are expected to maintain personal hygiene and acceptable appearance during
training at the Academy. A student who has hair (stubble, mustache, sideburns, beard, low hairline, bangs), jewelry, or other
impediment to the proper seal of the facepiece of a self-contained breathing apparatus, shall not be permitted to participate in
training courses requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus.
24. MEDICATIONS—The Academy does not provide oral medications for students.
25. ILLNESS OR INJURY—If students are ill or injured, they must report immediately to the Course Instructor so proper medical care
may be provided and a record maintained. Any special medical issues must be indicated in the appropriate location found on the
Academy’s General Admission Application. The Mississippi State Fire Academy does not provide medical insurance coverage
for students.
26. USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS—The Academy prohibits the use of any tobacco products inside all buildings on the campus and
while using training equipment. Containers are provided outside the buildings for disposal of cigarettes and cigars.
27. WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES—In an effort to safeguard the public, staff, and students of the Academy, weapons of any type
and/or explosives are not allowed in any building or training area and are prohibited on Academy grounds. Any person having
possession of a weapon or explosive in any building or training area will be asked to remove the weapon or explosive from the
campus. If the person does not comply with the removal of the weapon or explosive, the Academy will call for law enforcement
assistance. In addition, any student found with a weapon or explosive will be subject to immediate dismissal. This prohibition shall not
apply to certified law enforcement officers.
28. GAMBLING, INTOXICANTS, NARCOTICS—Gambling in any form, possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal narcotics is prohibited
on Academy grounds. Violation of any of the above will result in immediate dismissal.
29. VIOLATION OF THE LAW—Any student arrested or under the influence of any intoxicants or narcotic substances, etc., while
enrolled at the Academy will be subject to immediate dismissal.
30. STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE—Student grievances should be made in written form (within ten (10) working days) to the
Instructor Chief who will review the grievance and take the appropriate action. Written appeal of the Instructor Chief’s decision
can be filed with the Executive Director for review. Any further appeal is filed with the office of the Commissioner of Insurance
whose decision is final.
31. MINIMUM AGE—Students attending courses at the Mississippi State Fire Academy must be a minimum of 18 years old.
32. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL—Unauthorized personnel are restricted from the State Fire Academy Field Training Complex.
33. FIRE FIGHTER STAMINA—Fire fighter training can be a physically and mentally stressful activity. Training requires considerable
physical exertion—exposure to high temperature and humidity levels, and toxic atmospheres, and the ability to react quickly
to emergency situations. It requires working at height and in confined spaces. Results could cause elevated body temperatures,
increased pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Persons with known heart or lung disease, hypertension, pregnancy, or other
medical or mental conditions are advised to check with his/her personal or department physician before participating in any
of these activities.
INFORMATION FOR DORMITORY STUDENTS
Upon arrival at the State Fire Academy, all dormitory students must register at the Dormitory located south of the Administration
Building. A Security Officer will be present to assist in registration and related activities. Only those students enrolled for training, or
those assisting with training, may stay in the dormitory. Students may check-in dormitory between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Security Officer is directly responsible for safety, conduct, and security of dormitory occupants, and will be available to assist
students, in these areas, during non-training hours.
1. All dormitory rooms will be subject to inspection and/or searched if violations of rules are suspected. A request for admission
to the State Fire Academy will be construed as an implied consent to all investigations and searches. These investigations and
searches will be conducted by proper authorities.
2. Dormitory furnishings are property of the state of Mississippi. Any cost for repair or replacement will be charged directly to the
student(s) responsible and/or the organization(s) the student represents.
3. Rooms are inspected prior to and upon departure of student occupancy. Responsibility for any damage or missing property
will be charged to the student(s) last occupying the room.
4. Once room assignments have been made, requests for changes will be directed to the Executive Director. All students will
share in the proper policing of their rooms, buildings, and campus as directed. Each day all beds will be made and all personal
items neatly stored. All linen and room keys must be turned in before 8:00 a.m. the last day of class. Blankets and spread should
be folded neatly and placed on the bed. Rooms must be neatly arranged and free of all debris. All personal items are to be
removed from room on Thursday.
5. The dormitory will be closed during class hours, with the exception of lunch time. If students need to return to their room
during class hours, permission must be granted by the Course Instructor.
6. Except in the case of married students, no room will be shared by a male student and a female student. Students of opposite
sex will not visit in rooms.
7. Dormitory visitors will be allowed only between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All visitors must leave the campus at 9:00 p.m.
8. The use of tobacco in any form is strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from dormitory
privileges.
9. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Failure to comply will result in dismissal
from dormitory privileges.
10. Students are free to leave the State Fire Academy at the end of each class day. However, if grade average is below 70% they are
encouraged to remain on campus and study.
11. Quiet time will be observed between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Students who fail to observe quiet hours will be
removed from the dorm.
12. The State Fire Academy grounds will be secured at twelve midnight. All students should be back on the grounds prior to this
time. Security checks will be made of the Academy complex continuously during the night.
13. Use of the exercise room is encouraged; however, for safety reasons, no one will be permitted to work out in the exercise
room unless others are present. The exercise room is limited to fitness use only. Leisure activity is not allowed. Students
unaccustomed to using an exercise room should seek the supervision of a staff instructor.
14. A public telephone is located in the Dormitory lobby for outgoing calls only.
15. The opening of windows, blocking or altering of air conditioner/heating vents is prohibited due to the temperature control
system of the dormitory. If the dorm room is not a comfortable temperature, please notify your instructor during the morning
roll call.
16. Items provided include: mattress, sheets, pillow, bath towels and hand towels. Any other items essential to your stay, you must
provide. Please note mattresses are covered in plastic for sanitary reasons. A small refrigerator is in each room and a microwave
is in lobby area. There is one TV in the lobby area. Vending machines are also available.
Rules and guidelines governing student conduct will be strictly enforced. All students not in compliance will be subject to expulsion
from the State Fire Academy. A full report of their conduct will be submitted to the trainee’s fire chief and/or other appropriate official(s).
The foregoing information shall not be construed as all-inclusive.
RULES AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING STUDENTS, cont.
Mission Statement
To Serve
The Mississippi
Fire Service Community
And The World
By Providing
Quality Education
And Training
In Fundamental And
Advanced Skills To
Save Life And Property
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ACADEMY STAFF
Administration
From left: Paul Ammerman, Director of Administrative Services; Kur t Turner, Director of I nformation Technology; Reggie Bell, Executive Director of Mississippi State Fire Academy;
and Cindy Stevenson, Director of Human Resources.
Vehicle Maintenance
From left: Greg Reynolds, Master Mechanic Instructor
and Robert Ingle, Equipment Technician
Administrative Services
From left: Gladys Peterson, Admissions; Seth McDowell, Programmer Analyst; Laura Mayo, Staff Officer; William Searcy, Lead Communications Tech; and
Shannon Torregano, Accountant/Auditor. Not pictured: Brenda Evans, Personnel Officer ; Bobbie Johnson, Receptionist; and Lynn Tyler, Administrative
Assistant to the Executive Director.
ACADEMY STAFF
Maintenance Bureau
From left: Michael Anderson, Maintenance Technician; Paul Cowart, Maintenance Technician; Jimmy Shows, Maintenance Supervisor; Buddy Shotts, Director,
Maintenance Bureau; Steve Hamblin, Maintenance Technician; and Paul Shoemaker, Maintenance Technician.
Food Services
From left: Victoria Carrington, Food Services Specialist; Shirley Robinson, Food Services Specialist; Georgia Brown, Food Services Supervisor;
and Bessie Coney, Food Services Specialist.
Housekeeping
From left: Kevin Pope, Apparatus Building Assistant ; Levar Lanier, Housekeeping Supervisor;
and Sherrie Gaddis, Dormitory Assistant.
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FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION BUREAU CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (CPAT) ORIENTATION
Course Number CC CPAT-O
An overview of the pre-entry requirement CPAT into a Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board NFPA 1001-I-II Fire
Fighter I-II Course.
Requirement: The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) requires that candidates for CPAT be given the opportunity to attend
orientation prior to taking the actual CPAT. However, a candidate may waive attendance to orientation. If the candidate chooses to waive
attendance to orientation, the Mississippi State Fire Academy will require a waiver be signed at CPAT testing day.
Note: If the student fails to sign the waiver form, the student will not be allowed to test until orientation has been completed.
Dates of Delivery: Delivery 1 March 6, 2018 Delivery 4 September 11, 2018
Delivery 2 April 3, 2018 Delivery 5 October 2, 2018
Delivery 3 May 8, 2018 Delivery 6 November 6, 2018
Delivery Time: 10:00 A.M.
Course Hours: 1 Maximum Enrollment: 30
Course Fee: $40 - Group A
Preregistration required.
Dorm space not available
Meals extra - $12/day
An Admission Application will be required for each orientation date that the candidate attends. The sponsoring department will be billed after
each orientation.
Prerequisite: The sponsoring department must have a current valid license with the IAFF. License may be obtained on-line at
www.iaff.org. For more information, contact the office of the Minimum Standards and Certification Board
at 601-932-2444.
An MSCB Personnel Action Form must be on file with the MSCB prior to taking the test.
Other: Students must wait eight (8) weeks after orientation before taking official CPAT exam.
From Left: Bill Trimble, Instructor Advanced, Marcus Collier, Instructor Advanced; Mike Word, Instructor Advanced; Clarence Parks, Senior
Instructor; Daniel Cross, Instructor Chief; Rebecca Cahoon, Administrative Assistant; Barry Burnside, Staff Instructor; Ricky Lee, Instructor
Advanced; Will Cocke, Senior Instructor; and Rob Fisher, Instructor Advanced.
The Certification Bureau at the Mississippi Fire Academy proudly serves the firefighters from across the State of Mississippi by
delivering NFPA-based courses and valuable hands-on training to emergency responders. The programs are built around the
NFPA standards and almost all of them hold IFSAC and Pro-Board accreditation.
For 2018, the instructional staff will deliver six NFPA 1001 basic courses that will consist of the seven week format delivery
method. This format was started in 2014 under the 2012 NFPA 1001 standard. This intense seven week program will produce
firefighters with the skills and characteristics to serve the communities with the highest regard to emergency response.
The Mississippi Fire Academy has always prided itself on offering courses with high academic standards. Programs such as fire
officer, fire instructor, fire investigator and fire inspector will require the student to perform very well in the classroom in order to
be successful. These courses are academic-intensive deliveries designed to stretch the mind and thought process of the student.
Also, if a department plans on conducting a field delivery program, we ask that the responsible officer ensure that items such
as field request forms and roll sheets are turned into the Academy as soon as possible. This will allow us to better schedule test
dates on your desired days.
The Certification Staff looks forward to seeing you in the 2018 calendar year. If we can be of any assistance, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Daniel Cross,
Instructor Chief
dcross@msfa.state.ms.us
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CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (CPAT)
Course Number CC CPAT-E
Pre-Entry Requirement into a Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board NFPA 1001-I-II Fire Fighter Course.
Requirement: The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) requires that a CPAT candidate be allowed three opportunities to take CPAT
within 30 days (two practice tests and the actual test). If the candidate successfully completes CPAT the first test date in the delivery series, he/
she is considered as passing CPAT. If the candidate is unsuccessful on the first test, he/she may return for the second test of that delivery series.
If the candidate is unsuccessful on the second test of that delivery series, he/she has one more opportunity to test during that delivery series.
After failure to pass CPAT on the third test of that delivery series, the candidate may reapply for admission into the next available class delivery
series. Upon successful completion, CPAT is valid for 365 days.
The candidate must present a pictured driver license or other government issued form of pictured identification showing the candidate is a
minimum of 18 years of age. A properly notarized copy of a birth certificate may be used as evidence of meeting this requirement.
CPAT Delivery Series
Test Dates: Delivery 1 March 6, 2018 Delivery 4 September 11, 2018
March 13, 2018 September 18, 2018
March 27, 2018 September 25, 2018
Delivery 2 April 3, 2018 Delivery 5 October 2, 2018
April 10, 2018 October 11, 2018
April 24, 2018 October 16, 2018
Delivery 3 May 8, 2018 Delivery 6 November 6, 2018
May 15, 2018 November 13, 2018
May 22, 2018 November 27, 2018
Delivery Time: 8:00 A.M.
Note: Weather plays a major factor in testing. Possible delays or rescheduling may occur.
Course Description: Course is designed to meet the physical entry requirements set forth by the Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum
Standards and Certification Board. The candidates will be given a brief “orientation” prior to starting CPAT. The
CPAT is divided into eight physical tasks. The tasks are the stair climb, hose drag, equipment carry, ladder raise
and extension, forcible entry, search, rescue, and ceiling breach and pull. The CPAT is a Pass/Fail test and must be
completed within 10 minutes and 20 seconds. Candidates who successfully pass the CPAT are then eligible to
enroll in a
Mississippi Fire Personnel Minimum Standards and Certification Board approved Fire Fighter 1001-I-II
course.
Course Hours: 1
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Prerequisite: The sponsoring department must have a current valid license with the IAFF and a Personnel Action Form on file
with the Minimum Standards and Certification Board. License may be obtained on-line at www.iaff.org. For more
information, contact the office of the Minimum Standards and Certification Board at 601-932-2444.
Course Fee:
$40 - Group A
Dorm space not available
Meals extra - $12/day
Enrollment: An Admission Application and payment is required for each CPAT test that the candidate attends for the delivery
series. Application should reference the delivery number and the test date for which you are applying. The
sponsoring department will be billed after each test.
Other: Once a candidate is placed into a delivery, they are required to begin the first date of that delivery series
and remain in that series until successful completion of CPAT or three attempts have been made.
As per Minimum Standards and Certification Board requirement, once the fire fighter candidate has successfully
completed CPAT, the candidate MUST begin the Fire Fighter 1001-I-II course within 365 days.
FIRE FIGHTER 1001-I-II
STATE MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS COURSE
Course Number CC 1001-2014
(MISSISSIPPI CODE #45-11-203) Meets or exceeds NFPA 1001
FF 1001-I-II Delivery Dates CPAT Delivery Dates - See Page 16
Valid for 365 Days
Dates of Delivery: Delivery 1 January 8–February 22, 2018
Delivery 2 February 26–April 12, 2018
Delivery 3 April 9–May 24, 2018
Delivery 4 August 6–September 27, 2018
(No class the week of Labor Day)
Delivery 5 October 1–November 15, 2018
Delivery 6 October 22–December 13, 2018
(No class the week of Thanksgiving)
Course Description: This course is designed to meet the uniform minimum training standards stated in Mississippi Code Section
45-11-203 and to meet or exceed the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association Fire Fighter
Professional Qualification Standards 1001-I-II.
Daily classroom sessions include chapter presentations from Jones & Bartlett “Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills.”
In addition, daily hands-on activities are conducted in order to build skill and enhance knowledge gained. Near
the end of the course, students participate in comprehensive activities which require team and individual efforts
to accomplish the assigned “mission.”
Testing: Examinations will be administered throughout the program. Students are encouraged to strive to make their
best scores throughout the course. The course includes a number of fire related topics requiring the successful
completion of written and practical skill exams. The student must pass with 70% in both written and skills tests to
graduate the 1001 program. Testing will require the student to pass each level (Level I and Level II of NFPA 1001).
The Hazardous Materials for First Responder will be presented during the seven week class as well. The student
will also be required to pass Awareness & Operations criteria per NFPA 472. Each section will require successful
completion of 70%. Each of these levels is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
New Course Hours: 262 + 32 additional hours will be received for Haz Mat Awareness and Operations (7-week format)
EMS CEU Hours: 48 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Certification Standard: NFPA Fire Fighter 1001-I-II
Course Fees: Group A Group B
$500 $3,155
Course fee includes all instruction, course material, manual, dorm, and meals. There is no reduction to the fee if
any of the above are not needed.
Haz Mat Awareness and Operations Portion during the seven weeks of training:
Group A
$257
This fee is currently funded and paid through a grant for all Mississippi career, combination, or volunteer fire fighters.
Should a student pre-registerd for this course not show up prior to course start date, the entire course fee will
be due ($500). If cancellation is necessary, please cancel at a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to course start date.
The Academy is designated by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a NCD (Non-College Degree) school.
Funding for Fire Fighter 1001-I-II is eligible for VA educational assistance benefits for eligible students.
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Selection Criteria: Applicants must list hiring date
on general admission application.
Those who are still within their
one year requirement or second
year extension as specified by
the Minimum Standards and
Certification Board will be given
preference.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPAT
at the Mississippi State Fire
Academy and the following seven
documents must be on file with the
Academy before a Fire Fighter 1001
Applicant will be registered for a
class:
1. An MSFA General Admission Application for Fire Fighter
1001-I-II.
2. A copy of a pictured driver’s license or other government issued form of pictured identification showing the student is a minimum of 18
years of age. A properly notarized copy of a birth certificate may be used as evidence of meeting this requirement. The driver’s license
must be legible and not expire during the course delivery.
3. A copy of a standard high school diploma or certificate of GED notarized by the issuing institution or school board. A letter indicating the
student’s name, social security number and graduation date, issued by the school board will also meet the requirement for this item. A
copy of a student issued transcript from a community college or four year university transcript will also suffice for meeting the minimum
requirement of standard high school diploma or certificate of GED.
4. A copy of a current CPR card issued from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent. The CPR card must be signed
and valid during the course delivery.
5. A copy of a certificate or proof of meeting the requirements of the emergency medical care prerequisite knowledge requirement as set
forth by the Board or one of the following as the Board, by precedence, has approved as meeting this requirement:
A. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation course on First Responder.
B. National Registration as a First Responder through the National Registry of EMT’s.
C. National Registration as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, or Emergency
Medical Technician - Paramedic through the National Registry of EMT’s.
D. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation or Department of Defense course on Emergency Medical Technician -
Basic.
E. Certificate from the Mississippi State Fire Academy indicating completion of the E-Med Course.
F. Certificate of Completion from the Medic First Aid Course.
6. A copy of properly completed Physicians Medical Examination Report (MSCB Form 4).
7. A copy of the Candidate Physical Ability Test Evaluation
Form from the Mississippi State Fire Academy
indicating successful completion.
Admission applications for Fire Fighter 1001 will be
held until the applicant meets all prerequisites listed
above and all documents have been submitted to
the admissions office before being registered in a Fire
Fighter 1001 class.
Students are required to provide protective clothing
which meets NFPA standards. Night classes will be
conducted and weekend assignments may be issued.
Other: Included in the NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter, the student may
receive training in the NIMS 100 course, Introduction
to the Incident Command System, and the NIMS
200 for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents.
NOTE: Students MUST bring a copy of the department
mission statement and organizational chart to the
first day of class.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE FIGHTER 1001-I-II: FIELD COURSE
Course Number CC 1001-2014-F
Meets requirement set forth by NFPA 1001
Date of Delivery: Program can be delivered upon the Academy receiving all documents (signed contract) to conduct a field delivery
program.
Course Description: The Field Delivery is designed to allow the local fire department to deliver the course in a format similar to the
on-campus Fire Fighter Program. Each module consists of chapters that will be independently tested in a written
test format. Skills will be administered after the written examination. The skills will consist of randomly selected
skills from all the chapters that are in the tested module. Classes are delivered in five modules, with one being
the Haz Mat section.
Reminders All testing is conducted at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Testing will be done in modular format. Modules
can only be tested one at a time. The student must pass with 70% in both written and skills tests to graduate the
1001 program. Testing will require the student to pass each level (Level I and Level II of NFPA 1001). The
Hazardous Materials for First Responder will be presented during the class as well. The student will be required
to pass Awareness & Operations criteria per NFPA 472. Each section will require successful completion of 70%.
Each of these levels is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Maximum Enrollment: 15 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: Group A $500 per student with a minimum of 10 students per delivery
If dorm is requested for testing purposes, no additional fee is required.
Meals are extra if requested and available.
Group B $1,185 per student with a minimum of 10 students per delivery
If dorm is requested for testing purposes, no additional fee is required.
Meals are extra if requested and available.
Leave Manuals are extra.
New Course Hours: 262 + an additional 32 hours will be received for Haz Mat Certification
EMS CEU Hours: 48 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Prerequisites: The following seven documents must be on file before the student can begin the class.
1. An MSFA General Admission Application for Fire Fighter 1001-I-II.
2. A copy of a pictured driver license or other government issued form of pictured identification showing the student is a minimum of 18
years of age. A properly notarized copy of a birth certificate may be used as evidence of meeting this requirement.
3. A copy of a standard high school diploma or certificate of GED notarized by the issuing institution or school board. A letter indicating the
student’s name, social security number, and graduation date, issued by the school board will also meet the requirement for this item. A
copy of a student issued transcript from a community college or four year university transcript will also suffice for meeting the minimum
requirement of standard high school diploma or certificate of GED.
4. A copy of a current CPR card issued from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent.
5. A copy of a certificate or proof of meeting the requirements of the emergency medical care prerequisite knowledge requirement as set
forth by the Board or one of the following as the Board, by precedence, has approved as meeting this requirement:
A. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation course on First Responder.
B. National Registration as a First Responder through the National Registry of EMT’s.
C. National Registration as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, or Emergency
Medical Technician - Paramedic through the National Registry of EMT’s.
D. Certificate of Completion for a Department of Transportation or Department of Defense course on Emergency Medical Technician -
Basic.
E. Certificate from the Mississippi Fire Academy indicating completion of the E-Med Course.
F. Certificate of Completion from the Medic First Aid Course.
6. A copy of properly completed Physicians Medical Examination Report (MSCB Form 4). This form can be found on the MSFA website.
7. A copy of the Candidate Physical Ability Test Evaluation Form from the Mississippi State Fire Academy indicating successful completion.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Course Number CC EMED-04
Pre-Entry Requirement for NFPA 1001-I-II
Date of Delivery: March 6, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to meet the emergency medical care performance capability requirements for entry level
fire fighters. At a minimum, the performance requirements shall include infection control, bleeding control, and
shock management. Prior to entering 1001 to meet the requirements of Chapter 4 of the NFPA 1001 minimum
standard, applicants must successfully complete a Fire Service Minimum Standards and Certification Board
approved course. This course does not include CPR certification.
Testing: Students must pass a skill exam.
Course Hours: 8
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $60 - Group A
$85 - Group B
FIRE OFFICER 1021-I-II
Course Number CC 1021
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021
Dates of Delivery: January 22–February 1, 2018
June 18–28, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current fire officers. It will also introduce future fire
officers to various issues and situations encountered by many of today’s company officers. The course contains
subjects, discussions, and class activities that pertain specifically to fire officers. Course topics include: human
resource management, community awareness/public relations, organizational structure, administration, budgeting,
communication, etc. Students with accessibility to laptop computers are encouraged to bring them to class.
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 6 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Prerequisites:
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II
and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I
Course Fee: $615 - Group A $1,125 - Group B
Testing: Testing will consist of written and skills evaluation. The student must achieve a minimum of 70% in each area.
The student must pass Fire Officer Level 1 in order to be eligible to meet the requirements for Fire Officer II.
NOTE: Basic writing skills are necessary to complete this course. All skills must be typed. Computer lab is available,
however, laptops are encouraged.
Students are asked to wear fire department uniform while attending officer-level classes. No casual attire please.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE OFFICER 1021-I: ONLINE
Course Number CC 1021-1C
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current fire officers. It will also introduce future fire
officers to various issues and situations encountered by many of today’s company officers. The course contains
subjects, discussions, and class activities that pertain specifically to fire officers. Course topics include: human
resource management, community awareness/public relations, organizational structure, administration, budgeting,
communication, etc.
Students must complete the course within six months from the time the material is shipped. Any student not completing
the course within this period must re-apply (includes additional course fee).
Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written, skill, and presentation
tests are administered at the Academy.
Course Hours: 40
Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I.
Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B
Does Not Include Manual: Jones & Bartlett Fire Officer Principles & Practices
Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable after course material
has been shipped.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE OFFICER 1021-II: ONLINE
Course Number CC 1021-2C
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current fire officers. It will also introduce future fire
officers to various issues and situations encountered by many of today’s company officers. The course contains
subjects, discussions, and class activities that pertain specifically to fire officers. Course topics include: human
resource management, community awareness/public relations, organizational structure, administration, budgeting,
communication, etc.
Students must complete the course within six months from the time the material is shipped. Any student not completing
the course within this period must re-apply (includes additional course fee).
Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written, skill, and presentation
tests are administered at the Academy.
Course Hours: 40
Prerequisites: NFPA 1021 Level I
Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B
Does Not Include Manual: Jones & Bartlett Fire Officer Principles & Practices
Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable after course material
has been shipped.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
PRE-PAYMENT
IS REQUIRED
PRE-PAYMENT
IS REQUIRED
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FIRE OFFICER 1021-I-II: FIELD COURSE
Course Number CC 1021-F
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021
Course Description: The Fire Officer course is designed to meet or exceed NFPA 1021 standard. The Field Evaluation is designed to
allow the local course coordinator/manager to deliver the course in the same format as the on-campus Fire Officer
1021-I-II. Each subject is tested separately. Subjects are listed for each module to give the local course coordinator/
manager a format to build a flexible training schedule.
Daily classroom subjects will be broken into 2 modules. Please contact the course coordinator for the subjects in each
module. All skills must be typed.
Students participate in activities to build skills and enhance learning. These activities include written communications,
personnel performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, etc.
Testing: Examinations will be administered at the local host department and must be scheduled with the Academy Course
Coordinator. There will be two separate testing dates. During the first test date, students will take a ten-question exam on
each subject covered in module #1. During the second test date, students will take a ten-question exam on each subject
covered in module #2, two finals, and the skill exam. No test results will be provided on the testing date.
The student must pass Fire Officer Level I in order to be eligible to meet the requirements for Fire Officer II.
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 6 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Prerequisites:
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II
and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $1,964 - Group A
$3,928 - Group B
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE SERVICE CHAPLAIN
Course Number CC 1575-FC
Date of Delivery: July 17-18, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed for any emergency response personnel who have a desire to be available for those in need
while going through their time of confusion and traumatic change. This two-day class deals with identifying the
impact of line of duty deaths and injuries, and the contributing factors that may influence reducing line-of-duty
deaths and injuries.
Program Goal: The goal of this program is to provide guidance in becoming a Fire Service Chaplain.
Course Hours: 16
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Course Fee: $125 - Group A
$180 - Group B
MISSISSIPPI EXECUTIVE FIRE OFFICER PROGRAM /
FIRE OFFICER 1021-III-IV
Course Number CC 1021-EFO
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer Level III and IV
College credit available through Meridian Community College
Dates of Delivery: Session I April 17–19, 2018
Session II June 5–7, 2018
Session III August 21–23, 2018
Session IV November 13–15, 2018
Course Description: The Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program (MEFO) is a joint initiative between the Mississippi State Fire Academy
and the Mississippi Emergency Service Degree Program at Meridian Community College. This comprehensive course
is designed to provide senior officers and others in key leadership roles with an understanding of advanced fire
service management and administrative skills as well as the ability to conduct research, analyze data, and develop
solutions to complex issues. Candidates will enhance their professional development through completion of the
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III and IV certification course and two associate degree equivalent courses. The MEFO program
spans one year and includes four three-day sessions conducted at the Academy.
MEFO candidates must complete an Applied Research Project (ARP) that relates to their organization before attending
the last session of the course. Completion of the ARP is a prerequisite for participating in the last course session and
a requirement for graduation.
MEFO graduates will receive state credentials and recognition as an Executive Fire Officer along with certifications
for Fire Officer Level III and IV. In addition, MEFO graduates will receive six-hours of college credit through Meridian
Community College towards completion of an A. A. S. degree in Fire Protection Technology.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor II
Course Hours: 200 hours Maximum Enrollment: 24 per cycle
Audience: Chiefs of Departments or equivalent positions of management in the fire service (Senior Fire Instructors, County
Fire Coordinators, Officers who manage shifts, programs, or divisions, etc.)
Application Process: No consideration will be given unless all documents are received. Application must be received at the Academy by
February 1, 2018.
All application packages will be reviewed on an individual basis and will require seven separate items:
1. A Mississippi State Fire Academy general admission application.
2. A completed Essay Application Form A.
3. A letter from the applicant requesting admission to the MEFO. The letter should specify applicant’s qualifications,
commitment to complete the entire program, including the applied research, and the applicant’s perceived
expectation(s) of the program.
4. The applicant’s resume.
5. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor (Chief of Department, Mayor, City
Manager, etc.) indicating the organization’s commitment to allow the applicant to complete the required courses
and research.
6. An organizational chart that depicts the applicant’s position.
7. Completion of NFPA 1021-II Fire Officer and NFPA 1041-II Fire Instructor documentation.
8. An official copy of the applicant’s high school transcript, diploma, or documentation of GED completion.
Course Fee: $1,278 - Group A $1,958 - Group B
Testing: Testing will involve the evaluation of various projects completed both on and off-campus. These assignments will
be graded on the candidate’s understanding of the problem, ability to research and apply information, ability to
develop viable solutions, and ability to present findings in a professional manner.
Other: Students are asked to wear fire department uniforms while attending upper-level classes. No casual attire please.
NOTE: This program is writing and time sensitive. Basic writing skills are necessary to complete this course. As stated in the
NFPA standard, students must be able to analyze data and communicate both orally and in writing. Students will be
required to write a college paper while attending this class. ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED
BY FEBRUARY 1, 2018 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE MEFO CLASS.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
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(Essay Application Form A)
Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Application
2018 Session
Please answer the following questions and return with your application packet. All questions must be answered and returned in order to be
considered for acceptance to MEFO.
Question 1
Please describe your organization fully in terms of functions or services provided and its annual budget.
Question 2
Please describe your specific duties and responsibilities within the organization at an executive level, the number of employees you supervise,
and to whom you report.
Question 3 (Essay Question)
Describe your most substantial professional achievement and explain why you view it as such.
Question 4 (Essay Question)
What goals do you expect to realize by participating in the Mississippi Executive Fire Officer Program and how might achieving those goals
enhance your career?
Question 5 (Essay Question)
How do you expect your background, experience, and capabilities will contribute to the Program and to your fellow participants?
Question 6 (Essay Question)
Please describe briefly the two most challenging management problems facing you on your job, explaining how they affect attainment of your
organization goals.
FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 1041-III
Course Number CC 1041-3-08
Meets NFPA 1041
Date of Delivery: June 5–7, 2018
Course Description: The Level III Fire Service Instructor Program teaches an individual how to administer a record keeping system,
conduct a needs analysis, develop budgets, design course curriculum , write course objectives, and present
evaluation findings, conclusions, and recommendations to administrative personnel. This course requires
additional assignments once classroom hours are complete.
Course Hours: 24
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Prerequisite: NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor II
Course Fee: $260 - Group A
$345 - Group B
Testing: Testing will consist of written on and off campus skills assignments.
NOTE: Students are asked to wear fire department uniform while attending officer-level classes. No casual attire please.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 1041-I-II
Course Number CC 1041-L1
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041
Dates of Delivery: April 23-May 3, 2018 July 23–August 2, 2018
July 9–19, 2018 October 8-18, 2018
Course Description: The Level I-I-II Fire Service Instructor Program is an advanced course designed to create a fire service instructor
who is capable of generating instructional material, delivering various types of lectures utilizing audio/visual
equipment, and administering cognitive and psychomotor examinations.
Course Hours: 80
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Prerequisite: None
Course Fee: $600 - Group A $870 - Group B
Testing: Testing will consist of written, skills, and a presentation evaluation. The student must achieve a minimum of 70%
in each area.
NOTE: Students are encouraged to bring a laptop computer. Students are asked to wear fire department uniform while
attending officer-level classes. No casual attire please.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
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FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 1041-I: ONLINE
Course Number CC 1041-I-OL
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041
Course Description: This course, formerly titled “Distant Learning” is designed to be an individual self-paced course that provides the
student with basic skills needed to deliver instructional sessions. Subjects will include:
Instructional Challenges Safety
Legal Considerations Psychology of Learning
Lesson Plans Instructional Delivery
Testing and Evaluation Instructional Media
Students must complete the course within three months from the time of enrollment. Any student not
completing the course within this period must re-apply (includes additional course fee).
Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All chapter quizzes, skills and
presentations are administered online. Students must achieve a minimum on 70% on the online cognitive portion
and skills to qualify for the certification final. Students will be required to take the certification final at the Academy.
Final testing should be scheduled with the Curriculum Bureau once the course work is completed.
Course Hours: 45
Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B
Does Not Include Manual: IFSTA Instructor 8th Edition
Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable from the time of
enrollment and material has been submitted to the student.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 1041-II: ONLINE
Course Number CC 1041-2-DL
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041
Course Description: This course was designed to be an individual self-paced course that provides the student with more advanced
knowledge and skills to deliver instructional sessions, develop lessons, and manage training functions.
Lesson Plan Development Instructor and Course Evaluations
Student Testing Instruments Administrative Duties
Supervision and Management
Students must complete the course within six months from the time the material is shipped. Any student not
completing the course within this period must re-apply.
Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written, skill, and presentation
tests are administered at the Academy. Students are encouraged to bring a department uniform for presentations.
Course Hours: 40
Prerequisite: 1041-I
Course Fee: $175 - Group A $335 - Group B
Does Not Include Manual: IFSTA Instructor 8th Edition
Purchase order or payment must be submitted with application. All fees are non-refundable after course material
has been shipped.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR 1041-I-II: FIELD COURSE
Course Number CC 1041-L1F
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1041
Course Description: The Field Evaluation is designed to allow the local course coordinator/manager to deliver the course in the same
format as the on-campus Fire Service Instructor.
Contact the Certification Bureau to receive a detailed format.
Testing:
The written and skill examinations will be conducted at the host department and must be scheduled with the Certification
Bureau prior to the completion of the delivery of the material
. Students will take a ten question exam on each subject, a final
exam, and a skill exam. No test results will be provided on the testing date.
Course Hours: 80
Prerequisite: None
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Course Fee: $1,030 - Group A $2,060 - Group B
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
PRE-PAYMENT
IS REQUIRED
PRE-PAYMENT
IS REQUIRED
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FIRE INSPECTOR 1031-I
Course Number CC 1031-I-03
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1031
Dates of Delivery: May 7–17, 2018 September 10-20, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to prepare the student to perform at the level of Fire Inspector I. Students gain knowledge
about: development, adoption, and use of fire related codes and standards; authority, jurisdiction, and duty of
a Fire Inspector; importance of code enforcement; and critical components of the Inspector’s job. The course
also prepares students to research code-related problems. Students will also work in groups as they perform
“inspections” during field trips to local occupancies.
Testing: Students must successfully complete the written exam and then a skill practicum phase before being certified.
This class is developed around the ICC building codes.
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Prerequisite: None
Course Fee: $885 - Group A
$1,160 - Group B
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE INSPECTOR 1031-II
Course Number CC 1031-II
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1031
Date of Delivery: July 23–26, 2018
Course Description: This is a new course designed for the fire inspector ready to advance his/her education and training to a
higher level. This course reaches deeper into the interpretation of applicable codes and standards, covers the
procedures involved in various types of inspections, and prepares the inspector for the plans review process.
It is an advanced level course that covers a wide range of topics: inspection procedures, building construction,
occupancy classification and means of egress, fire protection and water supply systems, plans review, and the
storage of hazardous materials.
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Prerequisite: NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I
Course Fee: $370 - Group A
$505 - Group B
Student is responsible for manuals provided during Level I training. Call for the current edition being utilized.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER 1521
Course Number CC 1521-99
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1521
Dates of Delivery: March 12-15, 2018 June 4–7, 2018
Course Description: This newly revised course is designed to allow the students to utilize new and conventional learning methodologies.
The hybrid format of this course is designed for the students to be able to use the internet to complete some pre-
course work on their own, and then come on campus in a classroom setting to learn with other students about
being a Fire Department Safety Officer. The newly revised version covers subjects such as reading smoke and
buildings, working with the IC, being the ISO at various types of incidents and during training. The text being
utilized for this course is “Fire Department Incident Safety Officer”, Jones & Bartlett.
Course Hours: 48
EMS CEU Hours: 16 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 25 Prerequisite: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II, NFPA 1041-I
Course Fee: $400 - Group A $570 - Group B
Pre-course Work &
Testing: The students will complete the pre-course work online prior to the course through the Jones & Bartlett Navigate
system. This includes Section 1 in the text. When the students arrive on campus they will be tested on Section 1
of the text. This grade will be averaged with the other two section tests during the course. The students will then
be administered a comprehensive final for the course.
NOTE: Students must pass the final exam and skills to complete program.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER 1521: FIELD DELIVERY
Course Number CC 1521-99F
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1521
Date of Delivery: Per Request
Course Description: The hybrid format of this course is designed for the students to be able to use the internet to complete some
pre-course work on their own, and then complete the rest of the course at their own fire departments. The
newly revised version covers subjects such as reading smoke and buildings, working with the IC, being the ISO
at various types of incidents and during training. The text being utilized for this course is “Fire Department
Incident Safety Officer”, Jones & Bartlett.
Course Hours: 48
EMS CEU Hours: 16 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Prerequisite: Fire Officer 1021-I-II, NFPA 1041-I
Course Fee: $1,030 - Group A $2,060 - Group B
Testing: The student will complete the pre-course work online prior to the course through the Jones & Bartlett Navigate
system. This includes Section 1 in the text. When the student arrives on campus they will be tested on Section 1
of the text. This grade will be averaged with the other two section tests during the course. The student will then
be administered a comprehensive final for the course.
NOTE: Students must pass skills to complete program.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
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FIRE INVESTIGATOR 1033
Course Number CC 1033
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1033
Date of Delivery: March 19-29, 2018 June 11-21, 2018
Course Description: Areas covered include: the chemistry of fire, fire dynamics, analysis of fire patterns, determining the cause/origin of
fires, firefighting operations, fire investigation, fire scene investigation, safety, recognizing hazardous materials, fire
scene explosion investigation, legal consideration of fire investigation, interviewing/interrogating, and preparing
the arson case for courtroom presentation.
Prerequisite: None
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Course Fee: $640 - Group A
$905 - Group B
Other: Students should bring clothing suitable for working fire scenes which includes hard hats, boots, gloves, etc.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR
Course Number CC-CFAI
Dates of Delivery: February 12-15, 2018
Course Description: Mississippi Code 83-1-39 (Laws of 1993) designates one (1) member of each county Sheriff’s Department to be
the County Fire Investigator. The code requires the designated member to attend training delivered by the State
Fire Academy and approved by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in fire/arson investigation. This course will give the
newly appointed investigators a basis of knowledge required to do their job as a fire investigator. Subject matter
includes: fire behavior, building construction, origin and cause, indicators of incendiaries, accidental causes,
explosives, vehicle fires, and some hands-on skills. This course references NFPA 1033.
Course Hours: 32
EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau
of Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: $100
For one (1) appointed county fire investigator per county. A letter from the Sheriff must be attached to the
application stating the name of the applicant appointed as the county investigator for this fee to apply. Otherwise,
the fee will be the Group A fee.
$340 - Group A & B
Other: Individuals who have previously completed fire investigation courses such as NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator should
not apply due to the fact that they will have already covered the information, material, and activities contained in
this course.
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR: ANNUAL IN-SERVICE
Course Number CC CFAI-8
Dates of Delivery: June 27, 2018 Lafayette Co. F.D. Central Station (Oxford)
July 11, 2018 Hattiesburg Fire/Police Training Academy
December 11, 2018 Mississippi State Fire Academy
Course Description: This is a one-day course offered three times a year to the appointed investigators to help enhance knowledge and
build on what they learned in the County Fire Investigator program. Subject matter will be announced prior to
course. Each appointed investigator is required to attend one of the scheduled in-service sessions.
Course Hours: 8
EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: None. If on campus, students may request dorm at $17 per night and/or meals at $12 per day.
Note: Each county investigator will be required to attend one in-service per year. The date to attend will be your choice.
No Academy application is needed to attend this course unless requesting dorm. The investigator needs to have
attended the County Fire Investigator course or had some other training in fire investigation prior to attending the
in-service.
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HOW TO DEVELOP AND ASSIST IN FIRE FIGHTER PHYSICAL
FITNESS PROGRAMS
Course Number CC PFP-24
Date of Delivery: July 24-25, 2018
Course Description: This program will offer a fire fighter, training officer or chief the opportunity to attend a 24 hour course that will
reference NFPA standards in regards to annual physicals and medical assessments. This program will also discuss
the nutritional intake for fire fighters, daily workout schedules, weight lifting techniques and stretches, and body fat
measurement. The program will be delivered by instructional staff members who are fitness trainers.
Course Hours: 24
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $240 - Group A $320 - Group B
GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION FIELD COURSES AND ONLINE DELIVERY
Available Field Courses:
Fire Fighter 1001-I-II
Fire Instructor 1041-I-II
Fire Officer 1021-I-II
Fire Safety Officer
Process and Method for requesting field course include:
1. Contact the Certification Bureau of the Fire Academy and request a “Field Request Form”.
2. Return the Field Request Form to the Certification Bureau Chief or course coordinator.
3. Once this is received, the MSFA will create a contract between parties and deliver it to the appropriate parties.
4. Scheduling test dates will be completed as requests are received based upon available dates at the MSFA.
5. No field classes will be considered until all paperwork is completed (signed contracts, student numbers, etc.)
6. No grades will be given out to students, only to the fire department training officer, chief or their designee.
7. All field courses and online courses must be completed within six months of beginning the program.
Online Programs Include:
Fire Instructor 1041-I
Fire Instructor 1041-II
Fire Officer 1021-I
Fire Officer 1021-II
Fire Safety Officer 1521
Please contact the Certification Bureau for information to begin these programs.
Online Program Testing Semesters will be posted online at the MSFA website beginning January 1, 2018.
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SPECIAL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES BUREAU
Front Left: Hayes Nix, Senior Instructor; Chad Ponder, Senior Instructor; Russell McCullar, Instructor Advanced; Mark Moss, Instructor Advanced; Nick Ragan,
Instructor Chief; Chris Carr, Instructor Advanced; Matt Hinkle, Senior Instructor; Josh Abercrombie, Senior Instructor; and Durfie Burns, Senior Instructor.
The Special/Industrial Bureau proudly offers courses to fire and emergency response personnel in the public and private
sectors. Courses offered include Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Advanced Firefighting, Water Rescue, and Industrial
Emergency Response.
In 2018, a few courses will have a name change due to the new 2017 edition of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer
Professional Qualification. Pre-entry testing will also begin for several of our courses. Students planning to attend Rope Rescue
Technician (Rope Level II), Confined Space Rescue Technician, or Surface & Swiftwater Technician will be required to achieve
70% or greater on a practical skills exam on the first day to continue the course. The skills required will include pre-requisite
knowledge from a lower level course. Examples of skills to be tested: basic rescue knot tying, simple mechanical advantage
systems (3:1, 4:1, z-rig) and anchor systems (single & multi point). Surface & Swiftwater will also include the IADRS Annual
Watermanship Test
Our staff also continues to customize courses for our industrial clients through negotiated contract. These custom courses may
incorporate all or part of any program we offer. We recommend that our industrial clients contact us to schedule classes as early
as possible, to help ensure staff and facility availability.
The cost of many of our courses is reduced, thanks to grant funds. As always, we must express our appreciation to the
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for their generous support of a
number of our programs.
The staff of the Special/Industrial Bureau looks forward to meeting your training needs in 2018. If we can be of help, please
contact us.
Nick Ragan,
Instructor Chief
nragan@msfa.ms.gov
FIREGROUND LEADERSHIP
Course Number SC 611
Dates of Delivery: January 8-11, 2018 February 12-15, 2018 November 12-15, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to address the management needs of first-in engine company officers or officials who are
responsible for emergency response actions, including the direct supervision of other fire personnel, prior to the
arrival of higher ranking departmental officials. The main focus of the course is to advance the ability of the initial
officer in charge of the scene of a fire situation to safely manage the response actions of assigned personnel. The
course curriculum includes preparation for response, decision making, and tactical operations.
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $360 - Group A
$495 - Group B
NOTE: Student must bring NFPA approved structural firefighting protective clothing. This includes helmet, coat, pants,
boots, hood, and gloves. SCBA will be provided.
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FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT - 101
Course Number SC 601
Date of Delivery: July 30-August 2, 2018
Course Description: This
course is designed to assist the fire service leaders in addressing information not normally found in other Academy
courses. Course focuses on the individual fire officer and varied management and supervisory issues. Information
presented will assist the fire officer in making informed decisions required for personnel supervision and
organizational change. Specifically, participants will be introduced to subjects such as: the legal aspects of providing
fire protection, purchasing laws and regulations, equipment management issues, auditing issues, organizational
relationship to the Mississippi Rating Bureau, sexual harassment, and conflict resolution.
Target Audience: Personnel currently serving as officers in the public fire service
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Minimum Enrollment: 16
Course Fee: $415 - Group A
$550 - Group B
ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS
Course Number CC 1302
Date of Delivery: August 27-30, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to provide firefighters with an in-depth understanding of engine company operations.
This course will cover several key functions of engine company operations including: nozzle selection and flow
characteristics, hose line selection and hose handling techniques, hose stretch and hose lay characteristics,
extended and bundle attack methods, standpipe operations, blitz attack operations and tactical water supply
strategies. This course is for all firefighters, although it is a physically demanding course, due to multiple evolutions
with full firefighter personal protective equipment.
Other: Students are required to have full personal protective clothing which meets NFPA 1971. Personal SCBA’s will not
be required but are recommended for the course.
Prerequisite: Firefighter 1001-I-II
Course Hours: 40
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $360 - Group A
$495 - Group B
SMOKE DIVER
Course Number SC 500
Dates of Delivery: February 26-March 1, 2018 March 19-22, 2018 October 22–25, 2018
Course Description: This is a physically demanding, advanced fire fighter course with a focus on fire suppression and structure fire
rescue. The course activities are designed to provide realistic fireground working conditions, requiring the student
to learn as a team member the limitations of equipment and physical conditioning. Course activities are designed
to teach: the limitations of fire fighter personal protective equipment, tactics involving flammable liquid and gas
scenarios, structure fire rescue
techniques, navigating in fire structures in zero visibility, hose line techniques utilizing
1 3/4" and 2 1/2" attack lines, tactics for interior fire attack, and rappelling while utilizing fire fighter protective
equipment.
The emphasis of this class is personal fire fighter safety while functioning as a team member, exposing
the student to a multitude of scenarios designed to be as realistic as possible.
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Prerequisite: Documented Fire Fighter 1001-I-II or Volunteer Certification Level I training.
Maximum Enrollment: 25 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $420 - Group A $555 - Group B
Entity will be billed for entire course fee for registered students who fail to report for class, those who fail physical
agility assessment, or withdrawal during the course.
Physical Agility Test: Required and will be administered as the first training activity. Students who fail physical agility test will not be
allowed to continue the course.
Other: Students are required to have NFPA full protective clothing, including SCBA and a spare cylinder which meets the
NFPA 1981 standard. Students who withdraw from the course must complete another smoke diver course in its
entirety to receive certification. The Academy does not furnish student SCBA for this course.
SMOKE DIVER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST MINIMUM STANDARDS
1. Mile and one-half run under 12 minutes.
2. Forty-five (45) bent knee sit-ups under 2 minutes. (Candidate’s legs shall be bent to approximate 45 degree angle. Feet shall be held in place by a designated
assistant. Arms shall be crossed on the chest with hand palms against chest. Crossed forearms shall maintain contact with chest when raising body. Candidate
shall raise upper body until crossed forearms make contact with thighs. Shoulder blades shall make contact with ground when body is lowered.)
3. Twenty-five (25) push-ups under 2 minutes without returning to beginning rest position.
4. Seven (7) pull-ups (starting position is palms away, arms fully extended downward with the feet off the ground, pull body up until chin is ABOVE bar, and return
to starting position, repetitively, without releasing the bar or touching the ground.)
5. Carry two sections of 2 1/2" hose in a self-locking doughnut roll up and back down four flights of stairs without stopping or falling.
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INCIPIENT AND STRUCTURAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING PROGRAMS
The following courses may be taken in a 40-hour format or individually, one at a time, dependent on prior scheduling commitments. Each module is
designed to be eight hours in length, based upon 25 students participating in the field activities. Modules are often modified to meet the needs of
those companies which seek additional or specialized training.
*This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
MODULE I
CHEMISTRY OF FIRE/
PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
Course Number IC 701
Dates of Delivery:
Contact Industrial Program
Coordinator for dates
Course Description:
Course is designed to meet the
requirements set forth in OSHA’s
Subpart L, for the Incipient Fire
Brigade members. This is often
called “first-aid” firefighting, where
employees are called upon to
extinguish small fires either
individually or as team members
utilizing portable extinguishers.
This is extremely good hands-on
training for all workers who might
be called upon to use portable
extinguishers.
*EMS CEU Hours: 2
Contact Industry Program
Coordinator For Pricing.
MODULE II
RESCUE/
SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING
APPARATUS
Course Number IC 702
Dates of Delivery:
Contact Industrial Program
Coordinator for dates
Course Description:
Course is designed to introduce
students, through classroom
presentation, to the aspects of
personal protective equipment,
self-contained breathing
apparatus, and the basics of
interior search and rescue. Practical
application includes the students’
use of SCBA in both non-stressed
and stressed environments, and
while performing rescue in
limited visibility.
*EMS CEU Hours: 4
Contact Industry Program
Coordinator For Pricing.
MODULE III
FIRE EQUIPMENT/
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS/FOAM
Course Number IC 703
Dates of Delivery:
Contact Industrial Program
Coordinator for dates
Course Description:
Course covers a variety of
information in the classroom,
but is basically geared toward
using the correct equipment
and technique necessary
to extinguish and/or control
flammable liquid fires. Basic
techniques to be used against a
pressurized gas fire will also be
covered. The outside activities
will include a variety of larger
fires with the individuals acting
as team members repetitively,
using charged hose lines. Foam
will be used to extinguish
flammable liquid fires with
basic techniques covered.
*EMS CEU Hours: 2
Contact Industry Program
Coordinator For Pricing.
MODULE IV
FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS/
INTERIOR FIRE ATTACK
Course Number IC 704
Dates of Delivery:
Contact Industrial Program
Coordinator for dates
Course Description:
Course covers some of the basics
concerning sprinkler systems, their
operation, basic maintenance
and common system problems
which might incapacitate the fire
protection system. The course is
complemented with outside
activities such as using sprinkler
stops on flowing sprinkler heads
and interior fire attacks with
rescue situations.
Contact Industry Program
Coordinator For Pricing.
MODULE V - FIRE BRIGADE
STRUCTURE/STANDARDS
REVIEW/ICS
Course Number IC 705
Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates
of delivery
Course Description: Course introduces students to the basics of an
Incident Command System so employees may gain some insight into
how they fit into their own system of emergency response. Further,
it introduces the reasons training standards exist, which ones apply
specifically to industry, and how their own organization might be
structured to improve the overall performance of emergency response
personnel.
*EMS CEU Hours: 4
Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing.
INDUSTRIAL FIRE FIGHTER
REFRESHER TRAINING
Course Number IC 711
Dates of Delivery: Contact Industrial Program Coordinator for dates
of delivery
Course Description: Due to the necessity of the industrial fire team
members to have refresher skills training on a periodic basis, this
course was created to provide strictly skills training. This course reviews
the techniques required to properly handle portable and wheeled
extinguishers in the morning session, and reviews basic techniques
used to handle flammable and compressed gas fires using hose attack
lines with water and foam in the afternoon session. The class has very
little classroom instruction. It is designed to allow students to improve
skill proficiency in safety equipment provided by the employer.
Contact Industry Program Coordinator For Pricing.
INDUSTRIAL ON-SITE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Dates of Delivery: Available upon organizational request
The Academy has for several years offered training in an off-campus format. The types of programs the instructional personnel have provided
throughout the state are:
- Rescue (High Angle, Below Grade, and Confined Space)
- Fire Suppression (Incipient and Structural)
- Hazardous Materials (Awareness, Operational, Technician, Specialist, and Incident Commander)
- Fire Officer and Instructional Techniques
These courses have been designed to meet the clients’ needs and have often been mixed to provide a blend of information required of brigade
personnel having multiple responsibilities within an on-site emergency response team. With planning and a needs assessment, which the
Academy provides as part of its service to the client, many of the incorporated subject areas can be provided in an off-campus format.
The Academy provides quality instruction through qualified personnel. We remain committed to providing customer service on schedule and
maintain a constant level of service at a reasonable cost. The Academy asks that your organization consider our Industrial Services for your
future training needs.
EMS CEU Hours: 14 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
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RESCUE REFRESHER
Course Number SC 535
Date of Delivery: Date will be determined based on the number of applicants
Course Description: Course is designed to help students who have already been through our rescue courses and are in need of a
refresher. This course will be scenario based and students should review past course materials prior to attending.
The first morning of the course will be scheduled based on the needs of the students who attend.
Course Hours: 16
EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau
of Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 8
Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I or its equivalent
Course Fee: $145 - Group A
$200 - Group B
Other: Students will be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course. Short pants and tennis shoes will
not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field activities.
Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class.
ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS & OPERATIONS
(Rope Level I)
Course Number SC 530-1 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD.
Dates of Delivery: March 5–8, 2018 July 9–12, 2018 July 16-19, 2018 August 20–23, 2018
Course Description This course is an introduction to the subject of high angle rescue. It is designed to build students’ confidence in
their ability to use modern rope rescue techniques. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on safety of both
the victim and the rescuer. Subjects include: basic information on ropes and knots, rigging, simple mechanical
advantages, and other related equipment. The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with a safe
environment to learn proper techniques in anchor identification, rappelling, gaining access to victims, and in building
both individual and team confidence. This course references NFPA 1006 Chapter 5. Students must achieve a 70% or
greater on exam and practice skills testing in order to receive a certificate.
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $365 - Group A The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security.
Call for information.
$505 - Group B
Note:
This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course (except seat harness which must
be approved prior to start of class). Short pants will not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field
activities. Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class.
RESCUE TECHNICIAN
(Rope Level-II)
Course Number SC 530-2 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD.
Dates of Delivery: May 21–24, 2018 June 11–14, 2018
June 25–28, 2018 August 13–16, 2018
Course Description This course reinforces the basics learned and demonstrated in Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations, and begins
to provide to the student methods to learn advanced high angle rescue techniques. Included in the course are:
complex anchors, advanced hauling systems, specialized patient packaging and scenarios utilizing high angle
facilities at the Academy. Team leader functions are rotated among all participants to facilitate the development
of leadership skills during rescue activities. All participants will function as a rescuer, safety, belay, and team leader
during scenario based training activities. This course references NFPA 1006 Chapter 5. Students Must Pass Entrance
Skills On The First Day To Continue In Course. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exam and practical skills
testing in order to receive a certificate.
Prerequisite: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations (Rope Rescue-I)
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $365 - Group A The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security.
Call for information.
$505 - Group B
NOTE:
This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course (except seat harness which must
be approved prior to start of class). Short pants will not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field
activities. Students should review and bring information acquired during Rope Rescue I to class.
Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class.
SKILLS ENTRANCE
TEST REQUIRED
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ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS & OPERATIONS - MODULE 1
(FIELD DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 530-F1
Dates of Delivery: Available statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency
response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and
availability of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to assist local departments in preparing for technical high angle rescue operations.
The course is constructed to provide awareness level rescue information, complemented with equipment
nomenclature and basic skills development. The goal of this program is two-fold: first to standardize high angle
rescue information for organizations across the state, and secondly to provide an off-campus training path for
organizations to receive state certification as a Rope Rescue Technician-I, normally provided on campus in a
40-hour, week-long class (see page 40 for further details).
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Course Hours: 12
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 16/group
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS & OPERATIONS - MODULE 2
(FIELD DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 530-F2
Dates of Delivery: Available statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency
response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and availability
of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical high
angle rescue operations. The course is constructed to provide operational level rescue information,
complemented with necessary skills development toward advancing the individual’s ability
to perform safely in a high angle rescue environment. The goal of this program is to continue providing an
off-campus training path for organizations to receive state Academy certification as a Rope Rescue Technician-I.
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Prerequisite: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations -
Module 1 (Field Delivery)
Course Hours: 12
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS
continuing education credit by the Mississippi
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 16/group
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS & OPERATIONS - MODULE 4
(ON-CAMPUS DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 530-F4
Dates of Delivery: Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy. Courses scheduled dependent on available federal funding and
availability of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical high angle rescue operations.
The course is constructed to provide scenario based training exercises for the demonstration of individual
and team skill in providing technical rescue services. This is the fourth and final module toward Rope Rescue
Technician-I certification, where individuals demonstrate their ability to perform safely as a team member in a
variety of high angle rescue situations.
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Course Hours: 8
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Prerequisite: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations - Module 3 (On-Campus Delivery)
Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS & OPERATIONS - MODULE 3
(ON-CAMPUS DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 530-F3
Dates of Delivery:
Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy.
Courses scheduled dependent on available federal funding and
availability of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical high angle rescue
operations. The course is constructed to assess team member skill level after successfully completing Module 1/
Module 2. This is the third module toward Rope Rescue Technician-I certification, advancing the individual’s ability
to perform safely as a team member in the high angle rescue environment.
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Course Hours: 8
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Prerequisite: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations - Module 2 (Field Delivery)
Maximum Enrollment: 16/group Minimum Enrollment: 12
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE TECHNICIAN
(Awareness, Operations and Technician Levels)
Course Number SC 532 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD.
Dates of Delivery: January 8–11, 2018 January 15-18, 2018 September 24-27, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to help fire service organizations meet the demands general industry has
concerning confined space entry and rescue. General industry has been under pressure to
comply with federal regulations established in OSHA’s standard Permit-Required Confined
Spaces for General Industry, 29 CFR 1910.146. This standard either requires general industry
to develop a rescue team within the organization, or to have a written agreement with an outside
organization who will respond to the industrial site within specific time frames to perform rescue
functions. This course will address lock-out/tag-out, ventilation, air monitoring, protective clothing, rescue
equipment,
patient packaging, patient removal from confined spaces, and supplied air breathing apparatus.
Students Must Pass Entrance Skills On The First Day To Continue In Course. Students must achieve a
70% or greater on exams at Awareness, Operation and Technician Level as well as practical skills testing to
receive a certificate.
Prerequisite: Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations (Rope Level I) and Haz Mat Operations
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $365 - Group A The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security.
Call for information.
$505 - Group B
NOTE:
This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course (except seat harness which must
be approved prior to start of class). Short pants will not be allowed and hard sole boots are mandatory during field
activities. Students should review and bring information acquired during Rope Rescue I to class. Students should
bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class.
SKILLS ENTRANCE
TEST REQUIRED
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE - MODULE 1 (FIELD DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 532-F1
Dates of Delivery: Available statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency
response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and
availability of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to assist local departments in preparing for technical rescue situations involving entry into
municipal and industrial confined spaces. The course is constructed to provide awareness level rescue information,
complementing information provided in Rope Rescue - Module 4. The goal of this program is two-fold; first to
standardize confined space rescue across the state, and secondly, to provide an off-campus training path for
organizations to receive state certification in Confined Space Rescue, which is normally provided on-campus in a
40-hour, week long class (see page 43 for further details).
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Course Hours: 12
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I - Module 4 (Field Delivery) and
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the
MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE - MODULE 2 (FIELD DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 532-F2
Dates of Delivery: Available statewide upon written request (from local municipal or volunteer fire chief, or county emergency
response official) to Special Services. Courses are scheduled dependent on available federal funding and
availability of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical rescue situations involving
entry into municipal and industrial confined spaces. The course is constructed to provide operational level rescue
information, complemented with necessary skills development toward advancing the individual’s ability to perform
safely in confined space rescue situations. The goal of this program is to continue providing an off-campus training
path for organizations to receive state certification in Confined Space Rescue.
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Course Hours: 12
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Prerequisite: Confined Space Rescue - Module 1 (Field Delivery)
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE - MODULE 3 (ON-CAMPUS DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 532-F3
Dates of Delivery: Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy. Courses scheduled dependent on federal funding and availability
of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical confined space rescue
operations. The course is constructed to assess team member skill level after successfully completing Module
1 and Module 2. This module advances student toward Confined Space Rescue certification, advancing the
individual’s ability to perform safely as a team member during confined space rescue operations.
Prerequisite: Confined Space Rescue - Module 2 (Field Delivery)
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Course Hours: 8
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS
continuing education credit by the Mississippi
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 16/group
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the
MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE - MODULE 4
(ON-CAMPUS DELIVERY)
Course Number SC 532-F4
Dates of Delivery: Upon availability of scheduling at the Academy. Courses scheduled dependent on federal funding and
availability of instructional staff.
Course Description: This course was developed to further assist local departments in preparing for technical confined space rescue
operations. The course is constructed to provide scenario based training exercises for the demonstration of
individual and team skill in providing technical rescue services. This is the fourth and final module toward
Confined Space Rescue certification, where individuals demonstrate their ability to perform safely as team
members in a variety of confined space rescue situations.
Prerequisite: Confined Space Rescue - Module 3 (On-Campus Delivery)
Target Audience: Public emergency response personnel of Mississippi
Course Hours: 8
EMS CEU Hours: 3 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 16/group
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security. Call for information.
NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction.
FIREFIGHTER INTERVENTION RESCUE SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES (FIRST)
Course Number SC 537
Dates of Delivery: April 23–26, 2018 July 23–26, 2018 October 29-November 1, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to train firefighters in rapid intervention operation and survival techniques. The course
will consist of both classroom and practical settings. Firefighters will train in personal escape procedures, rescue
of downed firefighter, SCBA use, safety, NFPA 1500 standard and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.104 regulation for rapid
intervention teams, and much more. The course is for all firefighters, although it is a physically demanding course
due to the time and events using full firefighter protective equipment.
Prerequisite: Firefighter 1001-I-II and/or Certified Volunteer Firefighter Level - I
Course Hours: 40
Maximum Enrollment: 24
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: $365 - Group A
$505 - Group B
Other: Students are required to have NFPA full protective equipment including SCBA which meets NFPA 1981 standards.
SCBA availability will be limited to out of state students.
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CERTIFIED ADVANCED RESCUE SPECIALIST (CARS)
Course Number SC 536
Dates of Delivery: June 4–6, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to bring together different types of rescue subject matter into one course. It develops
through realistic, scenario based training, team leader decision making necessary to accomplish rescue tactics
in a safe manner. Course reinforces information found in earlier course prerequisites and seeks to demonstrate
how the application of this information can be modified and applied to solve various rescue situations. Course
includes: topographical map reading, compasses and their use, and overland rescue techniques, to complement
other subject matter from disciplines such as structural firefighting, hazardous materials, rope and confined space
rescue.
Prerequisites: MANDATORY: 1) Documented emergency medical care training to First Responder level,
2) Mississippi Smoke Diver,
3) Rope Rescue-II, and
4) any three (3) of: - Hazardous Materials Tech-I
- Confined Space Rescue
- Dive Rescue Specialist
- F.I.R.S.T.
- Trench Rescue
- Vehicle Extrication & Rescue Technician
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $400 - Group A $535 - Group B
Other: The class is for individuals who can swim, have no fear of heights, are not claustrophobic, can fight interior
structure fires, and understand hazardous materials terminology. Students are required to have NFPA full
protective clothing, including SCBA which meets the NFPA 1981 standard. Students who withdraw from the
course for any reason must complete another course in its entirety to receive certification. Students should bring
a rescue helmet and gloves to class.
TRENCH RESCUE TECHNICIAN
(Awareness, Operations And Technician Levels)
Course Number SC 538 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD.
Dates of Delivery: August 27-30, 2018 September 10-13, 2018 September 17-20, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to help rescuers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct basic trench
rescues and do emergency shoring in compliance with OSHA 1926.650, NFPA 1006, and 1670 Professional Rescue
Standards for Trench Rescue. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exams at Awareness, Operations and
Technician Level, as well as practical skills testing in order to receive a certificate.
Prerequisite: Confined Space Rescue Technician
Course Hours: 40 Maximum Enrollment: 20
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: $485 - Group A The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security.
Call for information.
$625 - Group B
Other: Students will not be allowed to use personal rescue equipment during the course. Short pants will not be allowed
and steel toed boots are mandatory during field activities.
Students should bring a rescue helmet and gloves to class.
NOTE:
This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
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VEHICLE EXTRICATION & RESCUE TECHNICIAN
(AWARENESS, OPERATIONS AND TECHNICIAN LEVELS)
Course Number SC 545 This Course Is Accredited By PROBOARD.
Dates of Delivery: April 16-20, 2018 October 1–5, 2018
Course Description: The Vehicle Extrication & Rescue Technician program utilizes the text book: Vehicle Extrication Levels 1 & 2:
Principles and Practice. The text consists of thirteen chapters and addresses fundamental skills through heavier
commercial vehicles. The course is designed with 25% lecture and 75% hands-on training. Topics covered include
conventional hydraulic extrication, buttress stabilization systems, hand tool extrication techniques, stabilizing,
lifting, and medical considerations. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on exams at Awareness, Operations
and Technician Level, as well as practical skills testing in order to receive a certificate.
Prerequisites: NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations & NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue Technician
Course Hours: 48
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $400 - Group A
$540 - Group B
Note: Required PPE: NFPA compliant full turnout gear or extrication suit (fire retardant jumpsuit), hard hat or firefighting
helmet, work gloves, steel toed boots, and OSHA approved safety glasses.
Students will not be allowed to participate in training without all safety equipment.
SURFACE WATER & SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN
Course Number SC 546
Date of Delivery: March 25-30, 2018 May 6-11, 2018
Course Description: The Surface and Swiftwater Rescue Levels 1 & 2 program utilizes the text book: Swiftwater Rescue: A Manual for
the Rescue Professional 2nd Ed. The text consists of seventeen chapters and deals with topics ranging from easy
rescues to highly technical problems. The course is with 25% lecture and 75% hands-on training. Topics covered
include rescue techniques of Reach-Throw-Row/Go-Helo. Students will learn skills and gain confidence in still
water, flood water, and swiftwater environments. Areas covered will include rescue swimming, boat operations,
and advanced rope rescue applications. Students Must Pass Entrance Skills On First Day To Continue In
Course. Students must achieve a 70% or greater on all exams and practical skills assessments in order to receive
a certificate.
Prerequisites: Rope Rescue Level 2 (2010 or later MSFA)
Substitute: Rope Rescue Technician with Highlines NFPA 1006 Compliant
Course Hours: 48
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Course Fee: $485 - Group A The course fee may be covered by a grant from the MS Office of Homeland Security.
Call for information.
$650 - Group B
Note: Required PPE: Water Rescue Helmet & PFD, Wet Suit and/or Dry Suit, Water Rescue Boots, Whistle and Gloves,
Knife, Mask & Snorkel, Swim Fins (short).
Recommended Equipment: Water Rescue Throw Bag & Rope, Strobe/Chem Light, Sunscreen, Water Bottle.
*Students responsible for off-campus lodging and meals Wednesday through Friday
SURFACE WATER & SWIFTWATER RESCUE LEVELS 1-2
(IADRS ANNUAL WATERMANSHIP TEST)
500 Yard Swim Tie: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch
15 Minute Tread Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot Double
800 Yard Snorkel Swim Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in Webbing
100 Yard Inert Rescue Tow Tie/Anchor: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3, Pull 2 Anchor
Free Dive for 20lb Weight Rig/Operate: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System
SKILLS ENTRANCE
TEST REQUIRED
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS
Course Number SC 472 OPPE
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD
Dates of Delivery: January 22–25, 2018 November 5–8, 2018
Course Description: This Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations program is designed to meet the objectives for First Responder
at the Awareness and Operational levels contained in NFPA 472.
Eight chapters from the second edition of Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills will be used in this course. Hazardous
Materials: Overview, Properties and Effects, Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards, Personal Protective
Equipment, Scene Safety and Scene Control, Response Priorities and Actions, Decontamination Techniques and
Terrorism Awareness. This course is a prerequisite for the Hazardous Materials Technician program. Students
must achieve a minimum of 70% on the cognitive portion and skills for each level to qualify for the certification
final.
Course Hours: 32
EMS CEU Hours: 32 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 28
Course Fee: $325 - Group A Haz Mat Awareness and Operations Portion during the seven weeks of training:
This fee is currently funded and paid through a grant for all Mississippi career,
combination, or volunteer fire fighters.
$435 - Group B
This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of
Mass Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
NOTE: Also available statewide upon written request with mutually agreed upon dates. Federal funding and available
instructional staff are also considerations.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN - I
Course Number SC 472-TECH1
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD
Dates of Delivery: January 29–February 8, 2018 July 9–19, 2018 November 26–December 6, 2018
Course Description: The Hazardous Materials Tech-I program utilizes the IFSTA text book: Hazardous Materials Technician, 1st
Edition. The text consists of twelve chapters including: Review of Haz Mat Competencies, Scene
Management, Chemical and Physical Properties, Chemistry and Hazards, Exposure Assessment and
Toxicology, Hazard and Response Information, Detection and Monitoring, PPE, Decontamination,
Container Identification, Product Control and Demobilization and Termination. Students must
achieve a minimum of 70% on the cognitive portion and skills to qualify for the certification final.
Prerequisites: NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 32 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $770 - Group A Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($634).
$1,040 - Group B
Note: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Due to the content of the text used in this course, it is recommended that students acquire and start reading the
student manual prior to attending this class.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN - II
Course Number SC 472-T2
Dates of Delivery: January 15–18, 2018 August 6–9, 2018
Course Description: This course builds upon the information established in the Haz Mat Tech-I course. Students should bring
information acquired during Tech-I in order to build upon it. Testing will also be required just as in the Tech-I
course, with a comprehensive review of past nomenclature and information. Review of information will be brief in
order to maintain a level of 50% hands-on activity and 50% lecture. Further information will be provided in areas
such as monitoring devices, railroad tank car and highway tanker valving arrangements and nomenclature. A
variety of
scenarios will be demonstrated, using small teams, to reinforce subject presented in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician-I
Course Hours: 45
EMS CEU Hours: 32 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: $470 - Group A Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered by a grant ($402).
$630 - Group B
NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN FIELD DELIVERY
This program is broken into six modules. Modules 1-6 are one (1) day, eight (8) hour courses designed to provide technician level
hazardous materials training: {A} Annual Refresher for Haz Mat Technicians level, and {B} a field delivery certification path to reach
Haz Mat Technician - I. These courses can be provided off-campus upon written request and availability of staffing.
*This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
MODULE 1: Sources of Assistance/Haz Mat ICS/Respirators and SCBA/Chemical Terms and Definitions
Course Number (Classroom/Field)
Module will identify sources of chemical information and activities designed to retrieve useful
chemical information.
This module will also include the use of SCBA and supplied air under stressed and non-stressed conditions. You will
review the Incident Command System in emergency situations and basic chemical terms and definitions.
*EMS CEU Hours: 8 Prerequisite: Documented Haz Mat Operation Level training
MODULE 2: Toxicology/Monitoring Devices/Weapons of Mass Destruction (Classroom/Field)
Course Number Module will review toxicology terms and definitions along with monitoring devices and monitoring operations. The
module will cover the make-up and operation of different monitors. You will review weapons of mass destruction
nomenclature.
*
EMS CEU Hours: 8
Prerequisite: Module 1
MODULE 3: Decontamination/Chemical Protective Clothing/Spill and Leak Control (Classroom/Field)
Course Number Module will cover the basic fundamentals of building a chemical reduction corridor and the proper techniques of
using a “decon” line. It will also address the components, types and features of chemical protective clothing, and
spill and leak control techniques.
*
EMS CEU Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Module 2
MODULE 4: Chlorine/Entry Requirements (Classroom/Field)
Course Number Module will address the chemical hazards of chlorine; containers used to transport and store chlorine, and
confinement techniques useful in emergencies. The use of the “A”, “B”, and “C” kits takes place outside. This will also
cover the proper ways of dealing with the media during emergency situations.
*EMS CEU Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Module 3
MODULE 5: Non-Bulk Containers/Highway Carriers/Rail Cars (Classroom/Field)
Course Number
Module covers haz-mat container identification, features and nomenclature. Small containers and transportation
modes are covered in this portion. Overpacking and chlorine kit application are conducted outside.
*
EMS CEU Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Module 4
MODULE 6: Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents (Classroom/Field)
Course Number Module culminates the training path of persons participating in the field delivery of the Hazardous Materials
Technician program. During this session, participants will function as a response team member to mitigate numerous
haz-mat incidents varying in size and complexity. All members must demonstrate competency in skills previously
practiced. The module will require students to travel to the Academy for Friday–Saturday delivery, or other days
set up by host and Academy coordinators.
*
EMS CEU Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Module 5
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
Dates of Delivery: Available for Group A only, statewide upon written request and mutually agreed upon dates, and dependent on
federal funding and available instructional staff.
Course Hours: All Modules are 8 Hours Each
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10
Course Fee: The course fee may be covered by the use of federal grant funding. Call for information.
NOTE: This course has been approved by the National Office of Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
472-4AR1
472-4AR2
472-4AR3
472-4AR4
472-4AR5
472-4AR6
472-MTECH
NFA CHEMISTRY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: FIRE CHEM I
Course Number SC 540-FCI
Date of Delivery: June 4–14, 2018
Course Description: This course provides the basic knowledge required to evaluate
the potential hazards and behaviors of materials
considered to be hazardous for one or a combination of
reasons. Directed at the underlying reasons for the chemical
behavior of hazardous materials, the course is designed to
improve decision-making, safety in operations at incidents,
and the possible complex handling problems of materials
when they are released from their containers. The course is
chemistry oriented, but students without any chemistry
background can complete the course of instruction.
Students attending this course should be emergency
response personnel who have the responsibility for analysis,
management, and/or tactical response to a hazardous materials
incident, or fire prevention, investigation or inspection
personnel who need some knowledge of the hazardous
properties of substances.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended: Foundational Concepts of Chemistry (Q228),
a National Fire Academy on-line course.
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 36 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing
education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $535 - Group A
Currently this course fee for Group A students is partially covered
by a grant ($399).
$805 - Group B
NOTE:
This course has been approved by the National Office of
Domestic Preparedness in relation to Weapons of Mass
Destruction incidents and may qualify for federal grant
assistance. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL
SPECIAL / INDUSTRIAL
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EXTENSION SERVICES BUREAU
From top left: Kris Koziol, Senior Instructor; David Pitts, Senior Instructor; Steven Ashby, Instructor Chief; Patricia Brown, Administrative Assistant; Ross Cook, Staff
Instructor; Donnie Collins, Staff Instructor; and Luke Smith, Senior Instructor.
The fire service is constantly changing. For this reason, the Extension Services Bureau continuously updates and improves our
courses and develops new courses as well. We accomplish this using new technology and innovative instruction methods along
with a wide network of full-time instructors, adjunct instructors, National Fire Academy instructors, and county and municipal
training officers. Our courses include:
• Airport Firefighter NFPA 1003
• Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighter Refresher
• Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Pumper
• Driver/Operator NFPA 1002: Aerial Apparatus
• MS Fire Chief & Chief Officers Designation Programs
• Volunteer Firefighter Certification Programs
• National Fire Academy Classes
• Fire and Life Safety Educator NFPA 1035
• Public Information Officer NFPA 1035
• Telecommunicator Courses
• Back To Basics: Fireground Skills Refresher
• Regional Training Courses and Inter-Departmental Training Courses
• Many, many more
Feel free to contact us at any time should you have questions concerning the classes within this section. If you have
training needs not covered within this section, we can often provide classes tailored to meet your specifications.
Steven Ashby,
Instructor Chief
sashby@msfa.ms.gov
DRIVER/OPERATOR NFPA 1002: PUMPER APPARATUS
Course Number EC 1002
Dates of Delivery: February 12-22, 2018 August 13-23, 2018
April 2-12, 2018 November 26–December 6, 2018
Course Description: This course is designed to meet and exceed the NFPA 1002 standard. Subject matter includes but not limited to:
The Fire Pump, Driving, Performance Testing, and Mathematics for the Driver Operator. Hands on activities are
incorporated to enhance the knowledge gained through the subject matter.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I-II
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $675 - Group A
$945 - Group B
Testing: Students must participate in ALL written and skill testing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are required to provide protective clothing which meets NFPA standards, a valid driver’s license, and a
hand-held calculator. Some activities may be conducted at night.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
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DRIVER/OPERATOR NFPA 1002: PUMPER APPARATUS
FIELD EVALUATION
Course Number EC 1002-F
Course Description: This course exceeds the NFPA standard for 1002 Pumping Apparatus. This format is designed to allow local fire
departments to deliver the course in the same form as the on-campus Driver/Operator: Pumper. The local course
coordinator/manager is provided a complete package to manage the delivery of the course. This package includes
lesson plans/PowerPoint® presentations, activities, etc. The course activities are designed to prepare students to
successfully pass the skill examination. This delivery consists of the two test sessions located below.
Daily classroom subjects and activities include:
SESSION 1
Types of Apparatus Apparatus Check-Out & Maintenance
Water The Fire Pump
Fire Hose, Appliances, & Nozzles Mathematics for the Driver Operator
Driving Fire Apparatus Emergency Vehicle Driving
SESSION 2
Fireground Operations Drafting & Water Shuttle Operations
Relay Pump Operations Foam
Performance Testing
*The local coordinator may alter course schedule provided it is approved by Academy course coordinator.
Testing: During the first test session, students will be administered five chapter exams (some chapters are combined for testing
purposes) and skill examinations. Each chapter examination will consist of 10 questions. During the second test
session, students will be administered three chapter exams (some chapters are combined for testing purposes) and
skill examinations. The final written examination will be administered during session two.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I-II
Course Hours: 80
*EMS CEU Hours: 8
Course Fee: $1,964 - Group A
$3,928 - Group B
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Other: Students must complete each session to receive credit. Students must bring NFPA approved turn-out gear, a valid
driver’s license, and can have a hand-held calculator. Departments are responsible for supplying each student
with a current Driver/Operator Handbook. As per Mississippi State Fire Academy procedures, a contract will be
implemented for each organization which has students in the course.
*This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
DRIVER/OPERATOR NFPA 1002: AERIAL APPARATUS
FIELD EVALUATION
Course Number EC 1002-AAF
Course Description: This course is designed to meet and exceed the NFPA 1002: Fire Apparatus Driver-Operator Aerial standard.
The local course coordinator/manager is provided a complete package to manage the delivery of the course.
This package includes lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation, activities, etc. The course activities are designed
to prepare students to successfully pass the skill examination. Topics are listed below to give the local course
coordinator/manager a format to build a flexible training schedule.
Daily classroom topics and activities include:
Inspection of Aerial Apparatus Safe Aerial Practices
Ladder Construction Aerial Apparatus Positioning
Setup and Stabilization of Aerial Apparatus Operation of Aerial Ladder and Platform Controls
Ventilation Positioning Elevated Streams
Tactical Priorities
Testing: Examinations will be administered at the local host department. Examination dates must be listed on the course
request form (to be completed by the host department before the start of the course). Any changes to the
examination dates must be approved by the Academy’s course coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to the test date.
On the examination date, students will be administered a final examination and the skills exam.
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I-II and NFPA 1002 Driver Operator Pumper
Course Hours: 40
EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: $982 - Group A
$1,964 - Group B
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Other: Students must complete the entire course to receive any credit. Students must bring NFPA approved
turn-out gear and a valid driver’s license. Departments are responsible for supplying each
student with a current manual. As per Mississippi State Fire Academy procedures, a contract will be
implemented for each organization which has students in the course.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
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AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTER NFPA - 1003
Course Number EC 1003
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1003
Dates of Delivery: February 26-March 8, 2018 October 8–18, 2018
Course Description: This IFSAC and PROBOARD accredited course is designed utilizing the most current edition of NFPA-1003. The
twelve subject areas will help the Airport Fire Fighter establish the necessary skills needed to combat airport
and aircraft emergencies. The Airport Fire Fighter program is compliant with FAA regulations and far exceeds the
Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139. This course is taught via lecture, interactive computer based training, video,
and hands on training utilizing full size props. The props include many general aviation aircraft, rotary wing aircraft,
as well as a large commercial passenger DC-9. The fire fighter will extinguish fires ranging from three dimensional
running fuel fires to a 5000 square foot pit fire with an aircraft mockup. The Mississippi Fire Academy is one of only
a few fire-training facilities that utilizes flammable liquid pit fires, which will bring a sense of realism to the Airport
Fire Fighter.
Live burn evolutions will be performed utilizing portable fire extinguishers, wheeled units, hand lines, foam units,
and ARFF vehicles.
The course will consist of written and skills examinations.
Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I-II and NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations
Course Hours: 80
EMS CEU Hours: 24 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: $877 per student - Group A or B
Student manual is included in course fee.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Note: This course includes some late evening and night training.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTER REFRESHER
Course Numbers EC-060-3C EC-060-6C EC-060-8C EC-060-24C
Dates of Delivery: Contact Extension Services for scheduled dates or to receive a printed brochure. Special requested dates may be
available.
Course Description: These courses are designed to meet the annual live fire training requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulation
Part 139.319. The length of the course can be customized to meet the needs of a specific department in a three, six,
eight, or twenty-four hour format. Three, six and eight hour formats include 10% classroom and 90% skills training.
Twenty-four hour format includes sixteen hours classroom and eight hours skills training. Three, six and eight hour
classes are available only on-campus. Twenty-four hour consists of eight hours at host department and sixteen
hours on-campus. This course references NFPA Standard 1003.
Classroom sessions and subjects include:
-portable fire extinguishers on flammable liquids fires
-flowing flammable liquid fuel fire
-pressurized fuel fire
-flammable liquids fires controlled with hoselines
-flammable liquids fires controlled with hoselines/foam
-search & rescue in a smoke filled aircraft
-interior aircraft fires
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter Level I
Course Hours: 3-hour format 6-hour format 8-hour format 24-hour format
EMS CEU Hours: *EMS CEU: 1.5 hours *EMS CEU: 3 hours *EMS CEU: 4 hours *EMS CEU: 12 hours
Course Fee: 3 hr-$205/student 6 hr-$315/student 8 hr-$385/student 24 hr-$450/student
Dorm Extra $17/night for any format
*This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services.
NOW
2-WEEKS
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1035
Course Number CC PIO-10
Meets or exceeds NFPA 1035
Dates of Delivery: July 16-19, 2018
Course Description: This course has been developed to address the duties of the department Public Information Officer.
This course introduces the PIO to the roles he/she works within the NIMS, writing press releases and
information statements, media relations, news interviews, dealing with the media on emergency scenes,
and the Joint Information System. This course also incorporates involvement from local and state Public
Information Officers as well as print, radio, and television reporters to enhance real world applications.
Completion of this course is a prerequisite to the Emergency Management Institute’s
Advanced Public
Information Officers Course
.
Course Hours: 40
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Prerequisite: None
Course Fee: $350 Group A
$485 Group B
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD.
FIRE ACADEMY FOR ELECTED/PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Course Number EC 175
Dates of Delivery: March 15, 2018 November 8, 2018
Course Description: This program is designed to be a fun day. It will familiarize the elected/public officials with the basic operations
of their local fire departments. Participants will attend a brief inside classroom session consisting of an overview
of the Mississippi Fire Rating System, fire science, and what it takes for a fire fighter to go from application to
apparatus. Outside activities will include donning a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as well as driving
an attack pumper or aerial ladder truck through an obstacle course. Optional outside activities include a live fire
attack in a burning structure. Participants will have the opportunity to witness some of the dangers faced by their
fire fighters. Students will be escorted by Mississippi State Fire Academy Instructors during any outside training
evolution.
Target Audience: Elected and public officials whose jurisdiction is protected by a state, municipal, or county fire department.
Course Hours: 8 Participants will also receive 4 CMO elective hours for municipal elected officials.
Course Fee: None Meals: Breakfast $6.00 and/or Lunch $6.00 if requested. Cash only.
Other: Students are required to have a member of their local fire departments present. Students are also required to
bring a full set of turn-out gear and SCBA (furnished by their local fire departments if they will participate in
firefighting activities).
NEW FORMAT
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR 1035-III
Course Number EC 1035-L3
Date of Delivery: July 23–25, 2018
Course Description: Fire & Life Safety Educator-III course shall be for those who have the responsibility to create,
administrate, and evaluate educational programs and information. Classroom subjects include:
Knowledge and Skills, Administration, Planning and Development, Education and Implementation,
and Evaluation. Students are encouraged to bring laptops but it is not required.
Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing all assignments. All written and skill
tests are administered at the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
Course Hours: 20 Prerequisites: FLSE Level-I, FLSE Level-II
Course Fee: $175 Group A $250 Group B
Note: Course manual will be an extra charge if the student does not have the current manual being used.
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR 1035-I
Course Number EC FLSE-1
Date of Delivery: June 11–13, 2018
Course Description: Fire & Life Safety Educator-I course addresses those who have the responsibility to deliver fire &
life safety programs to meet their communities’ needs. This course includes the basic requirements,
duties, and responsibilities of a Fire & Life Safety Educator for all fields of education. Classroom subjects
include: Getting Started, On The Front Line of Community-Risk Reduction, Planning and Development,
Evaluation, etc. Students are encouraged to bring laptops but it is not required.
Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written and skill
tests are administered at the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
Course Hours: 20 Prerequisites: None
Course Fee: $225 Group A $295 Group B
Course manual included.
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION (FLSE) - NFPA 1035
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR 1035-II
Course Number EC FLSE-2
Date of Delivery: June 25–27, 2018
Course Description: Fire & Life Safety Educator-II course addresses those who have the responsibility to prepare
educational programs and information to meet identified needs. Classroom subjects include:
Knowledge and Skills, Administration, Planning and Development, Evaluation, etc. Students are
encouraged to bring laptops but it is not required.
Testing: Students are prepared for the written and skill tests by completing the assignments. All written and skill
tests are administered at the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
Course Hours: 20 Prerequisites: FLSE Level-I
Course Fee: $155 Group A $220 Group B
Note: Course manual will be an extra charge if student does not have the current manual being used.
This Course Is Accredited By IFSAC And PROBOARD
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MISSISSIPPI FIRE CHIEF DESIGNATION PROGRAM (MFCD)
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide an established set of standards for chiefs of fire departments in the
state of Mississippi.
What It Is: Fire chiefs may apply to receive the designation of Mississippi Fire Chief. Although many chiefs may carry the title
of Fire Chief, the opportunity to receive the accomplishment of Designated Mississippi Fire Chief shall be from
those who demonstrate:
• their willingness to promote and support the Mississippi Fire Service
• that they possess the established knowledge, skills, and ability expected of a Mississippi Fire Chief
Who Is Eligible: This designation is limited to those personnel who are currently serving in the position of Fire Chief (chief of the
department) or other personnel who are head of their fire service organizations. Examples of this include
County Fire Coordinator, Director of Fire Services, and Executive Director. This designation is available to career
and volunteer Fire Chiefs. Personnel who serve in positions such as Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, etc.,
are NOT eligible.
MISSISSIPPI CHIEF FIRE OFFICER DESIGNATION PROGRAM
(MCFOD)
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide an established set of standards for the Chief Fire Officer of fire
departments in the state of Mississippi.
What It Is: Chief Fire Officers may apply to receive the designation of Mississippi Chief Fire Officer. Although many chief
officers may carry the title of Chief Fire Officer, the opportunity to receive the accomplishment of Designated
Mississippi Chief Fire Officer shall be from those who demonstrate:
• their willingness to promote and support the Mississippi Fire Service
• that they possess the established knowledge, skills, and ability expected of a Mississippi Chief Fire
Officer
Who Is Eligible: This designation is limited to those personnel who are currently serving in the position of Deputy Fire Chief,
Assistant Fire Chief, Division Fire Chief, etc. This designation is available to career and volunteer personnel.
Both programs are a consolidated effort between the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
Both designation programs are not mandatory but are created and endorsed by the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association.
To obtain an application package: Please contact the Designation Program Coordinator for general information and requirements
for either Designation Program.
MANAGING THE RURAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT
Course Number EC 160-RE-6
Dates of Delivery: February 5–6, 2018 Sunflower County
November 5-6, 2018 Jefferson County
Course Description: This course is designed to explain how the incident command system (ICS) is designed to be effective for both
rural and urban incidents. Classroom session and activities will focus on: purpose and responsibility of command,
command options, passing/transferring command, and the roles of staff positions. This course references NFPA
Standard 1021.
Course Hours: 6
EMS CEU Hours: 6 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 75
Course Fee: None
PASSENGER BUS RESCUE & INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (FIELD DELIVERY)
Course Number EC 022-8C
Dates of Delivery: Contact the Extension Services Bureau for information concerning hosting this course in your community as a
special course offering for your personnel.
Course Description: This 8-hour class is designed specifically
for emergency responders who
may encounter accidents involving
passenger buses with multiple
victims. The course provides essential
knowledge to ensure procedures are
followed when extricating, stabilizing, and
managing this type incident. Classroom
instruction will include:
* Basic Construction Features
* Stabilizing Passenger Buses
* Incident Management
* Fires Involving Passenger Buses
* Basic and Advanced Rescue Techniques
This course references NFPA Standard 1006.
Course Hours: 8
EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Minimum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $1,030 - Group A
$2,060 - Group B
Other: Host organization must provide one (1) school bus body to be used in outside skill evolutions. The bus will be used
for extrication training and will be totally destroyed.
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BACK-TO-BASICS: FIRE COMPANY FIREGROUND SKILLS REFRESHER
Course Number EC FGR-4
Dates of Delivery: Contact Extension Services to request a delivery for your fire fighters to train together.
Course Description: This course is designed for fire fighters who work for the same fire department. It is an opportunity for personnel
from engine, truck, and rescue companies to practice working together as a team. There are two tracks that
departments may choose from:
Interior Structural Fire Attack
Primary Search of a Fire Structure Secondary Search of a Fire Structure
Fire Attack-Kitchen Fire Fire Attack-Bedroom Fire
Fire Attack-Attic Fire Fire Attack-Below Grade Fire
Rescue of 1, 2, or Multiple Victims
OR
Flammable Liquids And Pressurized Gas Fires
Flowing Flammable Liquid Fire (Trough) Using Portable Fire Extinguishers
Vehicle Fire LP Gas Tank Fire
Pump Flange Fire “Christmas Tree” Fire
1, 2, and 3-Level Flammable Liquid Fire
Departments also have the option of selecting a “little of both” tracks listed above.
The training evolutions are designed based on the number of participants and level of training and experience
of the participants. The department’s Fire Chief or Training Officer will be consulted as evolutions are designed
for the participants.
During the orientation, all participants will be refreshed on the basic skills of firefighting. During the evolutions,
participants must demonstrate these basic skills as they perform the team-based evolutions.
Prerequisite: Fire Fighter 1001 or Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I
Course Hours: 4
EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Minimum Enrollment: 10 or a $1000 minimum charge if less than 10
Course Fee: $100 (per track chosen) Dorm $17 per night if requested
FIREGROUND RESOURCE TECHNICIAN: MODULE 1
Course Number EC CFRT-M1
Module 1 of the Certified Fireground Resource Technician includes the classroom presentations and practical activities. The
Mississippi State Fire Academy recognizes that many fire departments have members who serve as vital resources within their
fire departments, but who may be physically challenged to perform services such as interior firefighting, climbing ladders, etc.
Core subjects for this program include fire behavior, tools and equipment, ICS, personal protective equipment, ground ladders,
protecting evidence at the fire scene, public information, incident safety accountability systems, driving emergency vehicles,
operating fire pumps, and referencing Emergency Response Guides (ERG). This course references the NFPA Standard 1001, 1021,
and 1521.
Course Hours: 32
EMS CEU Hours: 8 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services.
Note: Students must complete activities packet to be allowed to participate in Module 2. Module 2 of the Certified
Fireground Resource Technician is the written and skills exam. The exams for this course will be administered
at the local department by the local instructor.
Students who score below 70 on the written exam are eligible for the 2nd attempt.
The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor Orientation. The
local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date.
The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are:
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
May 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Students MUST complete both Modules 1 & 2 of the Fireground Resource Technician course to receive credit
hours and a certificate.
FIREGROUND RESOURCE TECHNICIAN: MODULE 2 (WRITTEN AND SKILLS EXAM)
Course Number EC CFRT-M2
Module 2 of the Certified Fireground Resource Technician is the written and skills exam. The exams for this course will be
administered at the local department by the local instructor. The Module 2 test date is determined by the instructor and the MSFA
coordinator upon the completion of Module 1.
Course Hours: 8 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Fireground Resource Technician course to receive
credit hours and a certificate.
EMS CEU Hours: 2 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services.
Other: Students must have a full set of turn-out gear.
Students must complete Module 2 within 12 months after completing Module 1.
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Dates of Delivery: Locations:
April 23-24, 2018 Jackson County
April 24-25, 2018 Jones County
April 25-26, 2018 Clark County
May 21-23, 2018 City of Biloxi
August 27-28, 2018 Adams County
August 28-29, 2018 Simpson County
August 29-30, 2018 Yazoo County
October 22-24, 2018 City of Jackson
Course Description: This course is designed to help the emergency responders better understand the hazards of LP gases
and prepare for response to the uncontrolled release of LP gas or fire. The first night is a lecture/
discussion on the chemical and physical properties as well as proper tactical procedures to use in the
event of an uncontrolled release or fire. The second night consists of live fire training exercises. This
course references NFPA Standard 1001.
Time: 6:30 p.m. for the lecture and live fire training. Announcements will be distributed approximately 30 days
prior to the start of each delivery.
Course Hours: 6
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: This program may be funded by the Mississippi LC Gas Board.
Other: Full PPE is required. Students must furnish NFPA approved full protective clothing. If needed, SCBA
will be provided, thanks to our partnership with Mississippi LC Gas Board. Only students who attend
the classroom presentation are allowed to participate in the live fire training exercise. Attendance is
open to all public emergency response personnel and personnel directly associated with delivery,
storage, or transportation of LP Gas.
Note: NFPA 1500-5.39 States: “A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA facepiece is
designed to seal with the face, regardless of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or
hair that could interfere with the facepiece valve function shall be prohibited for members required to
use a SCBA.”
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS TACTICS & LIVE FIRE DRILL
Course Number EC 550
MISSISSIPPI CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER PROGRAM
[NFPA 1001-Based]
This program involves seven individual steps for students to receive this certification. The following courses must be completed:
• Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter I: Modules 1 & 2 ..............................................................................................................88 total hours
• Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter II: Modules 1 & 2 .............................................................................................................38 total hours
• Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations-NFPA 472 Modules 1 & 2 .......................................................................32 total hours
• Medical Training: The candidate must submit proof of completing the required Emergency Medical Care training and
a current CPR card. This form can be obtained from the VFF program coordinator.
• NIMS 100 course (must show documentation)
• NIMS 200 course (must show documentation)
• NIMS 700 course (must show documentation)
Application For Certificate Fee: $2.50 PRE-PAYMENT
IS REQUIRED
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MISSISSIPPI CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER I -
MODULE 2 (SKILLS EXAM)
Course Number EC MVFF-M2
Test Date: Deadline For Receiving All Registration Documents:
February 24, 2018 February 9, 2018
April 7, 2018 March 23, 2018
September 8, 2018 August 24, 2018
November 10, 2018 October 26, 2018
Module 2 is the skills exam at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Testing begins at 8:00 a.m. Participants must have completed
Module 1 within the last 12 months.
Course Hours: 8 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter course to receive
credit hours, certificate and patch.
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services.
Fee: No Fee - Group A $80 - Group B
Pre-Registration required - Application (and fee if applicable) MUST be received at least 15 days prior to skill testing day. Dorm
rooms are available the night prior to the class at no charge. The Academy does NOT provide meals on weekends.
Other: Each student must have NFPA compliant turn-out gear. Academy will provide SCBA. All participants must be clean-shaven. NFPA
1500-5.39 states: “A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA facepiece is designed to seal with the face, regardless
of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or hair that could interfere with the facepiece valve function shall be
prohibited for members required to use SCBA.”
Note: Students are encouraged to bring their lunch. Lunch times may vary.
MISSISSIPPI CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER I - MODULE 1
Course Number EC MVFF-M1
This course is administered through an instructor approved by the County Fire Coordinator.
Course Description: This module is designed to provide the entry level volunteer fire fighter with a foundation of knowledge and skills
to build on. The course is administered through the local County Fire Training Officer. Subjects covered include
fire behavior, personal protective equipment, ropes and knots, etc. This course references NFPA Standard 1001.
Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years old
Student Manual: Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition
Course Hours: 80 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter course to receive
credit hours and certificate. The VFF Level I patch may be purchased upon successful completion of
this course.
EMS CEU Hours: 16 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Note: Students who score 70 and above on the written exam will be allowed to participate in Module 2 skills test at
the MSFA. Students who score below 70 are eligible for the 2nd attempt.
The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The
local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The
course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are:
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018 July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
May 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018 November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
The written exam for this course will be administered during the last week of the course period.
All written test must be received 10 business days prior to the Module 2 skills exam.
MISSISSIPPI CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER II -
MODULE 1
Course Number EC MCV-II-M1
Course Description: Module I includes the classroom presentations, practical activities, and written tests. This course is
designed to address subjects that meet the NFPA 1001 standard for Fire Fighter-II. The course allows
the student who successfully completed the Volunteer Fire Fighter-I program the opportunity to
continue building on his/her knowledge and skills. The course is administered through an instructor
approved by the County Fire Coordinator. The course manual is the same manual required for the new
Volunteer Fire Fighter-I program. The course core subjects for the Volunteer Fire Fighter-II program
include:
Fire Service Communications Incident Command System
Fire Suppression Pre-Incident Planning
Vehicle Rescue and Extrication Fire Prevention and Public Education
Prerequisite: Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I (2009 version or above).
Students who complete the Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter-I prior to 2009 will have the opportunity
to complete the 2010 version through the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I Up-Grade Program.
Student Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition.
Course Hours: 30 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter II course to
receive credit hours and a certificate.
EMS CEU Hours: 12 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Note: The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The
local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date.
The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are:
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018 July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
May 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018 November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
MISSISSIPPI CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER II -
MODULE 2 (SKILLS EXAM)
Course Number EC MCV-II-M2
Module 2 of the Volunteer Fire Fighter II Program is the skills exam conducted by the lead instructor at the local department. The
lead instructor shall coordinate with the Mississippi State Fire Academy.
Course Hours: 8 Students MUST complete both modules 1 & 2 of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter II course to
receive credit hours and a certificate.
EMS CEU Hours: 4 This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Course Fee: None (The VFF Level II patch may be purchased upon successful completion of this course)
Other: Students must bring their full set of turn-out gear.
Students must complete Module 2 within 12 months after completing Module 1.
Students who complete Module 1 and Module 2 will receive the certification of Certified Volunteer
Fire Fighter-II.
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ADVANCED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Course Number EC 068
Dates of Delivery: April 19-20, 2018 November 1-2, 2018
*Course Schedule: This course will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday night. At the completion of Thursday night’s evolutions we will resume
the course at 7:00 a.m. Friday morning. The course will conclude Friday afternoon after all evolutions are complete.
Students should prepare to eat prior to the start of the course Thursday night.
Course Description: This course is designed to challenge firefighters with a multitude of scenario based evolutions. The scenario based
evolutions will include but are not limited to: interior structural firefighting, flammable liquid or LP gas firefighting,
search and rescue, ground ladder operations and/or other fundamental firefighting skills. Students who do not
complete the course evolutions will not be allowed to continue through the course. For admission into the course
you will be required to bring the Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Course Packet. You can find the Advanced
Volunteer Firefighter Course Packet on the Mississippi State Fire Academy’s website under “Course Information.”
Prerequisites: Firefighter 1001-I-II and/or Certified Volunteer Firefighter Level I and II
Course Manual: Presently using Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition (Hazardous Materials Related
Chapters) as a reference. Book not provided.
Course Hours: 12
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $75 - Group A
$100 - Group B
No meals provided. Dorm if requested $17 per night.
*Entity will be billed the entire course fee for registered students who fail to report to class, those who fail the physical
agility assessment or those who withdraw during the course.
Physical Agility Test: The Physical Agility Test is required and will be administered at the beginning of the course. Students who fail
the physical agility test will not be allowed to continue the course.
Other: Students are required to have full personal protective clothing which meets NFPA 1971. Personal SCBA will not
be required but are recommended for the course.
ADVANCED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
1. (25) Sit-Ups under 2 minutes. (Details of exercise requirements will be stated in the Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Training Packet.)
2. (25) Push-Ups under 2 minutes. (Details of exercise requirements will be stated in the Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Training
Packet.)
3. Carry one section of 2.5” hose in a self-locking donut roll up and back down four flights of stairs without stopping or falling.
4. Drag Rescue Randy (165 lb. Mannequin) a distance of 35’ around a barrel and back. (Total of 70’)
All students must bring their signed Advanced Volunteer Firefighter Packet to be accepted into the course. This packet is
available on our website under “forms.”
MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER FIRE OFFICER-I
Course Number EC VFO-I
Course Description: This course is designed to give the Volunteer Fire Officer a foundation of knowledge and skills needed to meet the
challenges faced by today’s volunteer fire service. This course will involve a multitude of activities and concludes
with a final written examination. Subject matter includes: Introduction to the Fire Officer, Fire Fighters and the
Fire Officer, Safety and Risk Management, Fire Officer Communications, Pre-Incident Planning, Managing Incidents,
Handling Problems, Conflicts and Mistakes, and concluding with Fire Attack.
Prerequisite: Volunteer Fire Fighter-I or Fire Fighter 1001
Student Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Officer-Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition.
Course Hours: 40 Course Fee: None
Note: Students who score 70 and above on the written exam will earn the certificate Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer-I.
Students who score below 70 are eligible for the 2nd attempt.
The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The
local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The
course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are:
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
May 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
The written exam for all courses will be administered during the last week of the course period.
MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER FIRE OFFICER-II
Course Number EC VFO-II
Course Description: This course will enhance the knowledge of the Volunteer Fire Officer Level I by incorporating more of the
administrative tasks that fire officers are asked to meet in the ever changing and evolving fire service. The subject
matter includes Preparing For Promotion, Understanding People, Leading the Fire Company, Training & Coaching,
Evaluation & Discipline, Working in the Community, Budgeting, Rules of Engagement, Fire Cause Determination, and
Crew Resource Management.
Prerequisite: Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer Level I
Student Manual: Jones and Bartlett Fire Officer-Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition.
Course Hours: 40 Course Fee: None
Note: Students who score 70 and above on the written exam will earn the certificate Mississippi Volunteer Fire Officer-II.
Students who score below 70 are eligible for the 2nd attempt.
The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The
local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date. The
course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are:
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
May 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
The written exam for all courses will be administered during the last week of the course period.
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CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER DRIVER OPERATOR
This course references the NFPA standard for 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator. This format is designed to allow local volunteer
departments to deliver the course in the same form as the on-campus Driver/Operator: Pumper. The local course coordinator/
manager is provided a complete package to manage the delivery of the course. This package includes lesson plans/PowerPoint
presentations, activities, etc. The course skill drills are designed to prepare students to successfully complete the skill examination.
Testing: Examinations will be administered at the local host department. Examination dates must be listed
on the course request form (to be completed by the host department before the start of the course).
Any changes to the examination dates must be approved by the Academy’s course coordinator at
least 2 weeks prior to the test date. On the test date, the students will be administered a 50-question
final exam. Students who score 70% on the written test and 70% on the skills exam successfully
complete this course.
Student Manuals: Students must have access to the current edition of Jones & Bartlett, Fire Apparatus Driver Operator:
Pump, Aerial, Tiller & Mobile Water Supply, Second Edition.
Other: The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I. The local instructor should complete the
request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course start date.
The course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received.
This is a non-IFSAC and non-PROBOARD course.
CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER DRIVER OPERATOR: LEVEL 1
Course Number EC 1002-V1
Subjects and activities include: Types of Fire Apparatus Performing Maintenance
Fire Hoses, Appliances, and Nozzles Driving Fire Apparatus
Mathematics for the Driver/Operator Emergency Vehicle Driving
Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Firefighter-I or Volunteer Firefighter Level-I
Course Hours: 32 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $40
CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER DRIVER OPERATOR: LEVEL 2
Course Number EC 1002-V2
Subjects and activities include: Water Drafting & Water Shuttle Operations
The Fire Pump Relay Pump Operations
Fireground Operations Foam
Prerequisites: Certified Volunteer Driver Operator Level-1
Course Hours: 32 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $40
NEW
FIRE FIGHTER DAY AT THE ACADEMY: THE HEAT IS ON!
[FOR ALL FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL]
Course Number EC FFD-6
Dates of Delivery: Deadline for Receiving Applications: Course Start Time
May 19, 2018 May 7, 2018 8:00 a.m.
October 13, 2018 October 1, 2018 8:00 a.m.
Course Hours: 6
Course Fee: $40 Dorm $17/night if requested
Prerequisite for Burn Building Only: Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter-I or NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter-I
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. FEE MUST BE PAID WHEN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. NO REFUNDS UNLESS CANCELLED BY MSFA.
This program, formerly known as Fire Fighter Field Day, is dedicated to extensive live fire training! Included within this day
are various live fires including pressurized gas fires, multiple flammable liquid fires, etc. Added to the schedule are specific real-
world-based evolutions. Some of these include: Fire Fighter Down Inside a Burning Structure as well as Rapppelling from Various
Levels.
Application and fees must be received no later than 10 working days prior to class date. Only preregistered students may
attend; no walk-ins. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Each student should bring NFPA compliant turn-out gear.
Dormitory is available on the night before the class for enrolled students and is limited to 75 students. Dorm fee of $17.00 per
person must accompany the admission application.
NOTE: The Academy will provide SCBA. All participants in SCBA activities must be compliant with NFPA 1500-5.39, which
states:
“A growth of beard or facial hair at any point where the SCBA face piece is designed to seal with face,
regardless of the specific fit test measurement that can be obtained, or hair that could interfere with
the face piece valve function shall be prohibited for members required to use SCBA.”
The MSFA will have the right to make this determination based on this statement.
Guests attending will be required to observe activities from designated areas.
Students are encouraged to bring their lunch. Cafeteria will be closed. Lunch times may vary.
PRE-PAYMENT
IS REQUIRED
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FIELD PROGRAM
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS NFPA 472 AWARENESS/OPERATIONS
[NON-IFSAC/PROBOARD]
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS/OPERATIONS: MODULE 1
Course Number EC 472-AOM1
Course Description: This course is administered through an instructor approved by the County Fire Coordinator. Module 1
includes classroom instruction and practical activities. This hazardous materials awareness/operations
program is designed to meet or exceed the NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials for First Responder.
Prerequisites: None, although you must be sponsored
by a department.
Course Manual: Presently using Jones & Bartlett
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills,
3rd Edition (Hazardous Materials
Related Chapters)
Course Hours: Students must complete both Module 1 and
Module 2 of this program to receive 32 total
credit hours, EMS CEU hours, and certificate.
Course Fee: None
Note: Students who complete Module 1 will be
allowed to participate in Module 2. Module 2
is the written and skills test administered by
the instructor at the local host department.
Students who complete Module 1 must
complete Module 2 within 12 months of
completing Module 1. If the time allotment
exceeds 12 months the student must complete
Module 1 again to be eligible for Module 2. This
procedure is to help ensure the safety for the
student. Exceptions must be approved by the
MSFA.
Students who score below 70 are eligible for
a second attempt written test at the MSFA.
The local instructor must have completed Fire Instructor-I and Volunteer Fire Fighter Instructor-Orientation. The
local instructor should complete the course request form at least 45 days prior to the desired course date. The
course will not be considered as in session until the request form is received. Course start and end dates are:
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
May 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS/OPERATIONS: MODULE 2 - FIELD PROGRAM
Course Number EC 472-AOM2
Course Description: Module 2 is the written and skills exam administered at the local host department after completing
Module 1 of the Hazardous Materials: Awareness/Operations [Non IFSAC/PROBOARD] course. Students
must complete Module 2 within 12 months of completing Module 1. This is to ensure the safety of the
student. Exceptions must be approved by the MSFA.
Prerequisites: Module 1
Course Manual: Presently using Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 3rd Edition
(Hazardous Materials Related Chapters)
Course Hours: 32 (Total credit hours after completion of Module 1 and 2)
Course Fee: None
EMS CEU Hours: 32 (Total credit hours after completion of Module 1 and 2)
This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services.
Other: Students must have NFPA compliant turn-out gear and furnish an SCBA.
Note: Students must complete Module 1 and Module 2 of this program to receive total credit hours, total
EMS CEU hours, and a Non-IFSAC/PROBOARD Certificate [Hazardous Materials NFPA 472Awareness/
Operations]. Students who score below 70 are eligible for a 2nd attempt at the MSFA.
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TO REGISTER FOR NFA COURSE DELIVERED IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
No course fee, however you must pre-register through the NFA coordinator or local host contact to ensure reserved seating.
A Mississippi State Fire Academy admission application must be received by the Mississippi State Fire Academy’s Admission
Office no later than 25 days prior to the scheduled class delivery if delivered on campus.
Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling by the NFA.
Minimum and maximum enrollment policies may be enforced by the NFA.
$17 per night dorm fee for on-campus courses.
If weekday, meals $12 per day extra.
Meals will not be served during weekend classes.
NOTE: Students attending National Fire Academy courses must have completed IS-200 levels of training (or equivalent).
All locations and dates may be subject to change. Registered students will be notified of changes.
Through its courses and programs, the National Fire Academy (NFA) works to enhance the ability of fire
and emergency services and allied professionals to deal effectively with fire and related emergencies. The Academy’s
delivery system is diverse. Courses are delivered throughout the state with local fire training organizations and local
colleges and universities.
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY
PROGRAMS
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY COURSES
Course Dates of Delivery Location
Water Based Fire Protection System Plans Review March 12-16, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking April 17-18, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
New Fire Chief II: Administrative Issues May 15-16, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
Campus Fire & Life Safety: Codes & Systems July 10-11, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
MSFA / NFA Weekend -
Fire Investigation: First Responders July 21-22, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
Wildland Urban Interface Firefighter for the July 21-22, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
Structural Company Officer
New Fire Chief II: Administrative Issues July 21-22, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
Leadership in Supervision: Frame Work to Success August 7-8, 2018 MS State Fire Academy
[You may go to our MSFA website for additional NFA courses to be presented in your area or state]
The National Fire Academy State Weekend program is an educational opportunity set aside for fire and rescue personnel for
specific courses. The Mississippi State Fire Academy will sponsor this 3rd time event for the fire service of Mississippi at the
Mississippi State Fire Academy in 2018.
Students MUST pre-register by submitting an MSFA State Weekend pre-registration application packet no later than June 8 to be
eligible for the NFA course they would like to attend as identified below. The MSFA State Weekend pre-registration packet can be
found on our website. Please indicate if a dorm room is to be reserved at the standard dorm room fee.
[Cafeteria is closed on weekends]
A REMINDER ANNOUNCEMENT will be DISTRIBUTED to each County Fire Coordinator about 4 months prior to this event which will
include a student application package. The student application packet will also be posted on our website at the time. However,
a student may submit an application packet prior to the announcement, as seating will be limited to 30 students per NFA course
on a first come - first serve basis and dorm space is limited to 75 beds. Dorm fee $17.00 per night. Cafeteria is closed on weekends.
NFA Course Choices:
[F0379] Fire Investigation: First Responders
[F0610] Wildland Urban Interface Firefighter for the Structural Company Officer
[F0761] Fire Chief II: Administrative Issues
3RD ANNUAL
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY WEEKEND
AT
JULY 21-22, 2018
MISSISSIPPI
STATE FIRE AC ADEMY
(The Mississippi State Fire Academy & NFA reserve the right to cancel any NFA course due to low enrollment)
LIMITED SPACE - LIMITED DORMS - REGISTER NOW
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REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES
Let no soul say, “My training failed me.”
The Mississippi State Fire Academy hosts free regional training throughout the year in all Mississippi counties. Additionally, the courses listed below are
available to all career and volunteer departments within the state. These courses are regularly reviewed and updated by the MSFA staff. For a current
listing of regional classes being conducted in your area visit our website or to deliver any of these classes within your own department contact Extension
Services.
*This offering has been approved for EMS continuing education credit by the Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
NEW
EC 1003-12 Introduction to Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25%
This course was designed for structural fire fighters to give a basic knowledge of how to safely mitigate an accident involving general
aviation aircraft whether on or off airport property. Covering such topics as Airport Familiarization, Aircraft Familiarization, Safety/Hazards,
Communications, Extinguishing Agents, ARFF Apparatus, Fire Suppression, Ventilation, Overhaul, Emergency Planning, and Strategic and
Tactical Operations. Activities included.
All Fire Service Personnel Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: TBD
EC 066 Search and Rescue for Disaster Responses Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25%
This course is designed to provide emergency responders with search and rescue skills for responding to disasters such as tornados and
hurricanes. This course will review several components in the NFPA 1006 standard and will give students the information needed to
perform wide area searches.
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12
EC 067 Fire Attack for the Modern Era Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills - 50%
This course will review the newest research performed by NIST and UL. It will include lessons in critical flow rates, hose line techniques
and nozzle handling techniques. This course will also review several tactical considerations for fighting structural fires in the modern era.
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12
EC 153-1 Fire Fighter Essential Skills - I Classroom - 10% Practical/Skills - 90%
This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses a section of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I course
that addresses the NFPA 1001-I standard. Subjects include: SCBA, Incident Command System, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Ropes and Knots,
Response and Size-Up, and Forcible Entry. In addition to refreshing skills, the course may also be useful preparing new fire fighters for the
Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I course.
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8
EC 153-2 Fire Fighter Essential Skills - II Classroom - 10% Practical/Skills - 90%
This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses a section of the Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter-I and Mississippi
Volunteer Fire Fighter-II course that addresses the NFPA 1001-I standard. Subjects include: Ladders, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, Water
Supply, and Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam. In addition to refreshing skills, the course may also be useful preparing new fire fighters
for the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I & II courses.
Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 2
EC 153-3 Fire Fighter Essential Skills - III Classroom - 10% Practical/Skills - 90%
This course is designed to enhance/refresh fire fighter skills. The course uses a section of the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I and
Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-II course that addresses the NFPA 1001-I standard. Subjects include: Salvage and Overhaul, fire
suppression, vehicle rescue and extrication, and fire prevention and public education. In addition to refreshing skills, the course may also
be useful in preparing new fire fighters for the Mississippi Volunteer Fire Fighter-I & II courses.
Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 4
EC 009 Mississippi Fire Fighter Safety Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25%
This course is designed to allow students to focus on issues that affect them and their fire departments. It is not a course about general
safety issues. Students are required to look at areas where they must take more responsibility for their safety and the safety of their
department members. The course also covers the most recent fire fighter deaths in Mississippi.
Fire Fighter - I-II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 4
EC 096 Rapid Intervention Teams Classroom - 25% Practical - 75%
This course is designed to prepare fire fighters for “Operations” level RIT duties. It combines both “Awareness” and “Operations” level
training for participants who have minimal experience in RIT work, and can be adapted to be utilized for students with various levels of
RIT experience.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 4
EC 150-1 Engine Company Operations-Part 1 Classroom - 75% Practical - 25%
This course is designed to give the engine company fire fighter the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function safely and efficiently on a fire
scene. This class provides an overview of the duties expected on the fireground with an emphasis on safety. Part 1 of this course addresses:
Apparatus Positioning, Rescue, Water Supply, and Initial Attack Lines. The course references the textbook Engine Company Fireground
Operations, Third Edition NFPA, Harold Richman, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ISBN-13: 978-07637-4495-3.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 3
EC 150-2 Engine Company Operations-Part 2 Classroom - 75% Practical - 25%
This course is designed to give the engine company fire fighter the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function safely and efficiently on a fire
scene. This class provides an overview of the duties expected on the fireground with an emphasis on safety. Part 2 of this course addresses:
Backup Lines, Exposure Problems, Master Stream Appliances, Fire Protection Systems, and Overhaul. The course references the textbook
Engine Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition NFPA, Harold Richman, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ISBN-13: 978-07637-4495-3.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 3
EC 001 Basic Rescue Operations Classroom - 70% Practical/Skills - 30%
This course provides classroom instruction in fire behavior, self-contained breathing apparatus, rescue, first aid, and ropes and knots. In
addition, practical activities are included in using and maintaining SCBAs, search patterns, and first aid procedures.
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8
EC 003 Fireground Support Operations Classroom - 50% Practical - 50%
This course focuses on the very important operations used in conjunction with fire attack procedures to achieve fire suppression and control.
Classroom presentations include: Fire Behavior, Ventilation, Ladders, Salvage and Overhaul, Forcible Entry, and Power Tools. Demonstrations
and simulations provide practical experience for the participants.
Fire Fighter - I-II Level Course Hours: 12
EC 045 Fire Service Rescue 101 Lecture/Discussion - 50% Classroom - 20% Practical - 30%
This course is divided into two sections - structure fire attack/rescue and an overview of subjects included in a rescue technician course.
The first section includes a review of basic structure fire attack and rescue procedures. Group and individual activities include analyzing the
need for rescue and removing a victim from a “burning” structure. The second section is designed to prepare the student to assist a rescue
technician at a special rescue situation. Subjects include Confined Space Rescue, High-Angle Rescue, Hazardous Materials Incidents, Water
Rescue, etc. This course references NFPA Standard 1001.
Fire Fighter - I-II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8
EC 007 The Fire Apparatus Driver Classroom - 75% Practical - 25%
This course is designed to address the everyday challenges of driving a fire apparatus. Subjects covered include: Fire Apparatus Inspection
and Maintenance, Operating Emergency Vehicles, Positioning and Spotting the Fire Apparatus, and Recent Incidents Involving Fire
Apparatus in Mississippi. Activities include basic operation of a fire apparatus (if allowed by hosting department).
Fire Fighter -I-II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 6
915-M1 Apparatus Pump Operator Module 1: Basics Classroom - 50% Practical - 50%
Designed to present the fundamentals of pump operation, this course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to become an
efficient pump operator. Covering such topics as Pump Design and Maintenance, Pump Types, Hydraulics, Fire Flow, and Pump Operation,
this course prepares the student for the critical role of a pump operator on the fireground.
Fire Fighter -II Level Course Hours: 12 Hours
915-M2 Apparatus Pump Operator Module 2: Mobile Water Supply Classroom - 50% Practical - 50%
A course designed to cover water supply in rural areas where water shuttle is necessary. It covers many aspects of the use of a mobile water
supply including tanker design, water sources, delivery rates, shuttle techniques and operations. A demonstration utilizing local equipment
provides a practical display of the concept.
Fire Fighter -II Level Course Hours: 12
EC 011 Hazardous Materials: Initial Response Classroom - 60% Practical - 40%
This course covers material outlined in NFPA 472 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for initial response and action in emergency operations
awareness and operational levels. Classroom presentations cover Recognition and Identification of Hazardous Materials, Initial Response
Procedures, Safety Zones, Personal Protective Equipment, and Decontamination.
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 12
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EC 012 Automobile Extrication Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills - 50%
This course is an excellent guide to the basic methods of auto extrication, covering the subjects of scene safety and stabilization, patient care,
and actual extrication techniques. The student is exposed to various methods and tools needed to perform an extrication. Hands-on practical
demonstrations allows the students to utilize the local equipment in performing simulated rescues. A special thanks to the New Albany Fire
Department for video demonstrations used in this course.
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 12
EC 041 Training, Responding and Returning Home Alive Classroom - 80% Practical/Skills - 20%
This course is not a typical safety and survival course. It is very interactive. This course allows the students to measure how much progress
we (Mississippi fire fighters) have made in being able to survive the dangers of firefighting. It also allows students to look at themselves and
determine whether they are part of the problem or part of the solution. NIMS issues are included in the unit addressing incident safety. Other
subjects include Fire Department Risk Management, Vehicle Response and Highway Safety, Keeping Training Safe, and Our Survival Challenge
in Mississippi.
Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 8
EC 151 Understanding the Role of the Incident Safety Officer Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills-50%
This course is designed to give fire fighters the opportunity to learn about the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer and what fire
fighters can do to support the funtion of the safety officer at all types of incidents. Students should have a thorough understanding of the
Incident Command System (ICS). The course will allow great opportunities for departments to address previous incident safety issues and be
proactive for possible future incidents.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 12
EC 160-PA Managing the Rural Emergency and Personal Accountability Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills-50%
This course is designed to merge the Incident Command System with the 2-in-2-out rule. Appropriate for career or volunteer departments in
rural or urban settings, classroom sessions involve activities focusing on command responsibilities, staff position roles, and most importantly,
fire fighter accountability.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12
EC 152 Strategies for Fire Fighter Personal Success Classroom - 50% Practical/Skills - 50%
This course provides the company officer, or future company officer, with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in
the fire service environment. The course addresses Ethics, Use and Abuse of Power at the Company Officer Level, Creativity in the Fire Service
Environment, and Management of the Multiple Roles of the Company Officer. The course can be especially useful for departments to prepare
personnel to eventually advance to higher ranks such as lieutenant, captain, assistant chief, training officer, and fire chief.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 12 *EMS CEU Hours: 2
TIM 12 National Traffic Incident (TIM) Management: Responder Training Program
Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25%
This National Unified Program is designed to help ALL responders recognize the dangers encountered by emergency responders working
in or near traffic. The Strategic Highway Research program, authorized by Congress, focuses on research on responder safety and safe, quick
clearance. Created by responders for responders, the ultimate goal of this approach is to train the entire nation’s responder community,
including all disciplines, to be compliant. This program is facilitated by the Mississippi State Fire Academy for the Mississippi Department Of
Transportation.
All Fire Service Personnel Course Hours: 12
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COURSES
EC FD2-VF Response to New Vehicle Fires
This course focuses on categories and hazards of new vehicles and vehicle fire extinguishment and safety.
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 2 *EMS CEU Hours: 2
EC FD2-EH Electrical Hazards on the Emergency Scene Classroom/Discussion - 100% Practical/Skills - 0%
This course focuses on the basic issues involving electrical hazards encountered by a fire fighter while on a scene. Core topics include
Safety, SOP’s, Size-Up, and Residential, Industrial & Vehicle Hazards.
Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 2 *EMS CEU Hours: 2
FD2-NG Natural Gas Considerations for Fire Departments Classroom - 100% Practical/Skills - 0%
This course addresses the basic issues for fire departments to consider when responding to potential natural gas incidents. Some of
the subject areas include Ignition Sources, Visual Clues, and General Tactics.
Course Hours: 2
EC FD2-CS Delivering Excellent Customer Service Classroom/Discussion - 100% Practical/Skills - 0%
This course focuses on the need for identifying internal and external customers, determining customer needs, and developing/
revising methods to meet those needs.
Course Hours: 2
EC FD2-ETH Fire Service Ethics Classroom/Discussion - 100% Practical/Skills - 0%
This course focuses on how individual behavior impacts decision-making and leadership in organizational and personal settings.
Other subjects include Recognizing the Risks and Rewards of Ethical Decision-Making, Leadership Responsibility, and Ethics and
Values.
Course Hours: 2
FD4-10 2-In-2-Out and Personnel Accountability Classroom - 75% Skills - 25%
This course addresses the ever-important concept of 2 fire fighters in and 2 fire fighters out. Additionally, it addresses methods to
improve personnel accountability.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 4 *EMS CEU Hours: 4
EC FD4-EMR Operating Emergency Vehicles-Annual Refresher Classroom - 50% Skills - 50%
This course is designed to serve as an annual refresher for ALL fire service personnel. Drivers of fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and
other fire department vehicles should participate.
Fire Fighter - I & II Level Course Hours: 4
EC FD4-ME Legal Issues: Minimizing Exposure Classroom - 100% Practical/Skills - 0%
This course focuses on very basic, yet important legal issues. Core subjects include: Introduction to the Law and Legal System, Civil
Rights and Wrongs, Torts, Organization of Fire Departments, Media and the Fire Service, and Tips for Minimizing Liability.
Course Hours: 4
EC FD4-FSR Fire Fighter Self Rescue Classroom - 75% Skills - 25%
This course is designed to help the fire fighter understand the concepts of self-rescue, rapid intervention teams, responsibilities of the RIT
officer/leader and members, and to help the firefighter identify basic tools for RIT and search and rescue.
Fire Fighter - II Level Course Hours: 4 *EMS CEU Hours: 4
EMS OP8 EMS Support Operations Classroom - 75% Skills - 25%
This course is designed for those that do not have formal emergency medical training but may find themselves functioning in a
support role on a medical scene. Topics covered include Patient History Taking, Scene Safety, Verbal Patient Assessment, Medical
and Trauma Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Poisonings and Landing Zone Operations for Aeromedical Transport. This
course also serves as a knowledge reinforcement for the EMR, EMT, or Paramedic. This course is designed to accompany a standard
4-hour CPR/AED class taught by a certified instructor. (Note: Any CPR certifications will be issued by the instructor through his or
her certifying entity, not the MSFA.)
Fire Fighter - I Level Course Hours: 8
EC 914-F8 Overview of Apparatus Pump Operations: Annual Refresher Classroom - 75% Practical - 25%
This course includes general fire apparatus pumping procedures, fire pump operations, and pumping techniques. It is designed for
individuals responsible for operating fire apparatus pumps at emergency scenes and training incidents. This course references NFPA
Standard 1002.
Fire Fighter -I & II Level Course Hours: 8
EC 922-8F Basic Aerial Operations: Annual Refresher Classroom - 75% Skills - 25%
This course is designed to refresh students’ basic knowledge of various systems found on aerial apparatus, aerial operations and
maintenance. This course references NFPA Standard 1002.
Course Hours: 8
TIM 4 National Traffic Incident (TIM) Management: Responder Training Program
Classroom - 75% Practical/Skills - 25%
This National Unified Program is designed to help ALL responders recognize the dangers encountered by emergency responders
working in or near traffic. The Strategic Highway Research program, authorized by Congress, focuses on research on responder
safety and safe, quick clearance. Created by responders for responders, the ultimate goal of this approach is to train the entire
nation’s responder community including all disciplines to be compliant. This program is facilitated by the Mississippi State Fire
Academy for the Mississippi Department Of Transportation. Delivered in two-2 hour formats for your convenience.
All Fire Service Personnel Course Hours: 4
EXTENSION
EXTENSION
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FIRE APPARATUS TESTING
Course Number: EC 923
Date of Delivery: June 7, 2018
Course Hours: 8
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Course Fee: $80
Course Description: This program will be a one day class and will consist of classroom lecture and hands on activities. This course
will teach the student how to pump test a fire department pumping apparatus to the NFPA 1911 and NFPA 1901
standards.
If you are interested in testing your fire departments’ pumper during this class, contact Greg Reynolds at
(601) 932-2444. Only one apparatus can be used per class.
Course Number: HALEPUMP
Date of Delivery: February 6–8, 2018 Maximum Enrollment: 25
Course Fee: $170 - Group A $255 - Group B
Hale Fire Pumps will conduct a three day hands-on fire pump rebuilding course at the Academy. Instructors for
the course will be representatives from the Hale Fire Pump factory based in Conshohocken, PA.
This course is designed to instruct students on rebuilding centrifugal fire pumps.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN TEST
The EVT F3 Exam will be offered on February 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m., at the MS State Fire Academy. You must
contact Sherry Wilde at 847-426-4075 at the EVT Certification Commission Office for cost and registration for
the EVT Exam.
Without registering you cannot take the exam.
You do not have to attend the Hale Pump Class to take the test. Web site www.evtcc.org.
For information contact: Greg Reynolds at 601-932-2444.
FIRE PUMP REBUILDING CLASS
OTHER
OTHER
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CURRICULUM / TESTING & PUBLIC RELATIONS BUREAU
From left: Sandy McAlister, Projects Officer & Public Relations; Shannon Sandridge, Instructor Chief; and David Stanley, Staff Instructor.
Let me first say thank you for choosing the Mississippi Fire Academy for your training needs. It is our goal to offer
the most up to date and accredited programs to the fire and emergency services community. The Curriculum/
Testing Bureau manages all testing and accreditation for our certification programs. We currently have 24 levels of
certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), and 32 levels of certification
accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard). All of these certifications
are based on the National Fire Protection Association Standards. These accreditations ensure that all firefighters in
the state and abroad are being trained and tested to the same level and the training is based on national standards.
(Refer to page 5 for information on our accredited courses.)
Our bureau also handles Public Relations for the Academy. We want to promote our programs and assure our customers
that they are getting the best product that we can deliver when they come to our Academy. We also provide special
requested courses for private entities that need training for their employees (Fire Safety Education). Thank you for
allowing us to be a part of your fire and emergency service career and help provide you with the best training for
your occupation and the safety of the citizens of our state.
Shannon Sandridge,
Instructor Chief
ssandridge@msfa.ms.gov
If you wish to schedule a tour, please
contact:
Sandy McAlister
smcalister@msfa.ms.gov
or
Shannon Sandridge
ssandridge@msfa.ms.gov
or
call us at (601) 932-2444
for information and scheduling.
Tours of the Academy grounds include
a brief education/information program,
informational handout, and walking tour
of the facility explaining all aspects of
fire fighter training. Please contact us
regarding special bus tour needs.
FI R E A C A D E M Y T O U R S
The Mississippi State Fire Academy training facility is available for public
tours. Scheduled tours can be arranged for most types of educational, civic,
and special groups. An age appropriate fire safety/information program can
be developed to meet the needs of the audience.
Tour Fee: None
OTHER
OTHER
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The Mississippi State Fire Academy Honor Guard
The Mississippi State Fire Academy Honor Guard was established in 2008. Since its inception, our mission has been to serve the fire
fighters around the state in their time of need. We were established to help remember and memorialize any fire fighter that serves or
served this great state as a token of our appreciation on a state level. We also assist any other established Honor Guard throughout the
state with functions or services as they need us.
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We have represented the fire service in Mississippi at countless events from presenting the colors for President George W. Bush on a visit
to Jackson, to memorializing lost fire fighters that paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is our hope that we can serve you in your time of need
or at a special event in your local jurisdiction. Please review the following information for deployment guidelines of the Honor Guard.
If your department or agency would like to utilize the services of the MSFA Honor Guard, the following procedures are in place:
- Notification to the MSFA Executive Director 72 hours prior to the event.
- A brief description of services you are requesting.
- Time and date of service or function.
- Directions to the event.
- Point of contact (name, cell phone number, secondary contact person and cell).
- During weekends or holidays, contact your County Fire Coordinator, who will contact the State Fire Coordinator Brad Smith.
He will contact MSFA Executive Director Reggie Bell or Senior Instructor Chad Ponder.
The MSFA Honor Guard was established to serve and honor members of the Mississippi Fire Service. It is with great honor and pride
that we provide this service to you.
Should we be of service to you, please contact the Mississippi State Fire Academy at (601) 932-2444.
FIRE SERVICE CONTACTS
FIRE ACADEMY
601-932-2444
E-mail - fireacademy@msfa.ms.gov
Web Page - www.msfa.ms.gov
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
601-359-3569
E-mail - info@mid.ms.gov
Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov
MINIMUM STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION BOARD
601-932-2444, ext. 306
E-mail - ltyler@msfa.ms.gov
Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov/minstand
FIRE MARSHAL
Chief Deputy Ricky Davis
601-359-1061
E-mail - ricky.davis@mid.ms.gov
Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov
FIRE SERVICES
Brad Smith, State Fire Coordinator
601-359-1062
E-mail - brad.smith@mid.ms.gov
Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov
LC GAS
Scottie Cuevas, Director
601-359-1064
E-mail - scottie.cuevas@mid.ms.gov
Web Page - www.mid.ms.gov
FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
Chief Mike Beyerstedt, President
228-868-5950, ext. 6673
E-mail - mbeyerstedt@gulfport-ms.gov
Web Page - www.msfirechiefs.org
FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Chief John Pope, President
601-467-5174
E-mail - collinscity96853@bellsouth.net
Web Page - www.mffa.com
FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS ASSOC.
Ricky Leister, President
601-934-9489
E-mail - rickyleister@meridianms.org
STATE RATING BUREAU
601-981-2915
E-mail - msrb@msratingbureau.com
Web Page - www.msratingbureau.com
MS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
866-519-6362
E-mail - memainfo@mema.ms.gov
Web Page - www.msema.org
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY
1-800-238-3358
Web Page - www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa
MS EMERGENCY SERVICE DEGREE PROGRAM
Meridian Community College
Patrick Warner, Director
800-622-8431
E-mail - pwarner@meridiancc.edu
Web Page - www.meridiancc.edu
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFITS PROGRAM
1-888-744-6513
E-mail - AskPSOB@usdoj.gov
Web Page - www.psob.gov
MS ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC FIRE
SAFETY EDUCATORS
Jason Desmond, President
601-833-4945
E-mail - Hfd72@gmail.com
Luke Smith, Secretary
601-932-2444, ext. 339
E-mail - lsmith@msfa.ms.gov
MS BURN CAMP FOUNDATION
Tammy Moore 601-620-7543
E-mail - msburncamp01@yahoo.com
Carole Summerall 662-251-7255
E-mail - carol243@att.net
Malena Alderman 662-404-1146
E-mail - malderman@southaven.org
SECRETARY OF STATE
601-359-1350
E-mail - Delbert.Hosemann@sos.ms.gov
Web Page - www.sos.ms.gov
STATE CONTRACTS
601-359-3402
E-mail - purchasingandtravel@dfa.ms.gov
Web Page - www.dfa.ms.gov
MS ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS
601-353-2741
E-mail - sspangler@massup.org
Web Page - www.mssupervisors.org
MS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
601-353-5854 or 800-325-7641
E-mail - info@mmlonline.com
Web Page - www.mmlonline.com
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Color: Navy with gold embroidery
Price: $9.00
Item: Toboggan
MEMORABILIA SALES, cont.
Specialty Items (Note: You must have successfully completed the appropriate course in order to purchase these items.)
Course Reqmt:
Aircraft Rescue &
Fire Fighter Refresher
or Airport Fire Fighter
NFPA-1003
Price: $4.00
Item: Patch, ARFF
Course Reqmt:
Certied Advanced
Rescue Specialist (CARS)
Price: $3.00
Item: Patch, CARS
Course Reqmt:
Fireghter Intervention
Rescue And Survival
Techniques (FIRST)
Price: $4.00
Item: Patch, FIRST
Course Reqmt:
Hazardous Materials
Technician
Price: $3.50
Item: Patch, Haz Mat
Course Reqmt: Certied Advanced
Rescue Specialist (CARS)
Sizes: Adult Medium - 2X-Large
Color: Red, Navy, Grey
Price: $15.00
Item: CARS Tee
Course Reqmt:
Smoke Diver
Price: $3.00
Item: Patch, Certied
Smoke Diver MSFA
Course Reqmt:
Smoke Diver
Price: $3.00
Item: Decal, Certied
Smoke Diver
Course Reqmt:
Smoke Diver
Price: $15.00
Item: Buckle, Certied
Smoke Diver
"The Goals Were Set, I Measured Up"
Course Reqmt: Smoke Diver
Sizes: Adult Small - 3X-Large
Dri-Fit & Cotton
Color: Varies
Price: $15.00
Item: Certied
Smoke Diver Tee
Course Reqmt:
Smoke Diver
Price: $15.00
Item: Smoke Diver
Challenge Coin
Academy Logo
Description:
You can request replacement certicates
for courses you successfully completed.
Price:
Basic Academy Certicate: $2.50
Certicate with IFSAC Accreditation
Seal: $7.50
Item: Certicate Replacements
Description:
Can be ordered by
1001 class number
Price: $5.00
Item: Basic Class 1001 DVD
Price: $3.00
Item:
MSFA Logo Patch
Price: $3.00
Item:
MSFA Logo Decal
Color:
Red or Royal Blue
Price: $2.00
Item:
MSFA Lapel Pin
Price: $10.00
Item:
MSFA Challenge Coin
Course Reqmt:
Certied Volunteer
Fire Fighter Level II
Price: $2.50
Item: Patch, Certied
Volunteer Level II Fire Fighter
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MEMORABILIA SALES
Listed below include pictures of items available. Visit our website at www.msfa.ms.gov for color photos, current inventory, new items, and to purchase through on-line
shopping.
Orders will be shipped via USPS. Payments accepted include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and electronic checks. During the check out process, the portal
will indicate the additional charges added to the cost of the merchandise for the State of Mississippi portal fees. Shipping cost will be calculated at check out. Should you
need assistance with this, please contact us at (601) 932-2444.
Vehicle, Beverage & Miscellaneous
Color: O White with Red and Black design
Price: $2.00
(Must be a Fireghter in Mississippi, please
provide Department and Chief Name)
Item: Mississippi Fire Fighter Car Tag Decal
Color: White with Red &
Navy imprint
Price: $5.00
Item: Mississippi Fire
Fighter Car Tag
Color: Red with
white imprint
Price: $2.00
Item: Lanyard
Children’s Tees
Size: NB, 6, & 12 month
Color: White
Price: $12.00
Item: Baby Onesie
Lil Soaker-Pink
Size: NB, 6, & 12 month
Color: White
Price: $12.00
Item: Baby Onesie
Lil Squirt-Blue Item: MS Fire Tee, Toddler
Size: 2T - 4T
Color: Navy, Pink
Price: $12.00
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NEW Item: MSFA Diamond Plate
Shirts
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Sizes: Youth XS-L (s/s only)
Adult S - 3X
Color: Navy
Price: Short Sleeve $12.00
Long Sleeve $15.00
Dri Fit: M-2XL $15.00
Item: MS Fire Tee
Sizes: Youth XS to Lg
Adult S - 3X
Color: Black w/Silver Imprint
Black w/Pink Imprint
Price: $12.00
Caps
Color: Navy Blue with
light blue embroidery
Price: $7.00
Item: Adjustable Cap
Color: Breakaway
Price: Cap, $15.00
Sun Visor, $12.00
Item: Mossy Oak Camo
Color: Navy with white imprint;
Khaki with blue imprint
Price: $5.00
Item: Sun Visor
"We Support Our
Fire Fighters!"
Price: $3.00
Item: Ribbon Magnet
Designs: Yellow Hat, Black
Hat, Red Hat, Flag
Price: $2.50
Item: Antenna Topper
(Cool Ball)
Price: $4.00
Item:Thin Red Line
Decal, Reective
Color: Navy, Red, Pink, Camo
Price: $1.50
Item: Can Huggie
Color: Red with "Mississippi Fire
Academy" embossed;
Black with “Fallen FF”
embossed
Price: $1.50
Item: Arm Band
Color: Black with Silver
imprint, 14 oz.
Price: $5.00
Item: Ceramic Coee Mug
Item: MFA Tee
Sizes: Adult S - 3X
Color: Grey w/Navy Imprint
Price: $12.00
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16 oz. Includes Red Lid
Price: Was $20.00
Now $15.00
Item: Tervis Tumbler
SALE
Color: Black with
Thin Red Line Flag
Price: $10.00
Item: Adjustable Cap
Moisture Wicking
Item: Certied Volunteer Level 2 Tee
Sizes: Adult S - 3X
Color: Dark Grey
Price: $15.00
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Course Reqmt: Volunteer Certication 2
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Back
Course Reqmt:
Certied Volunteer
Fire Fighter Level I
Price: $2.00
Item: Patch, Certied
MS Volunteer Fire Fighter
Item: Certied Volunteer Level 1 Tee
Sizes: Adult S - 3X
Color: Dark Grey
Price: $15.00
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Back
Course Reqmt: Volunteer Certication 1
Front
Course Reqmt:
Certied Volunteer
Fire Fighter Level II
Price: $2.50
Item: Patch, Certied
Volunteer Level II Fire Fighter
Course Reqmt:
Certied Volunteer
Fire Fighter Level I
Price: $2.00
Item: Patch, Certied
MS Volunteer Fire Fighter LIMITED SUPPLY
OF ORIGINAL
VOLUNTEER I & II
PATCH
GREAT
COLLECTOR’S
ITEM!
Course Reqmt: Certied Rural
Fire Apparatus Driver I
Price: $2.50
Item: Decal, Certied Rural
Fire Apparatus Driver I
Course Reqmt: Certied
Rural Fire Ocer
Price: $2.00
Item: Patch, Certied
Rural Fire Ocer
Course Reqmt:
Engine Company
Operations
Price: $5.00
Item: Patch, Engine
Company Ambassador
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AREA DIRECTIONS
From Shreveport, Louisiana; Dallas Texas; and other points West: Take I-20 East to Jackson, MS. Stay on
I-20 as if you are going towards Meridian, MS. Take exit 48, Pearson Road - Pearl exit. Stay in the far right
lane, and turn right onto Pearson Road. Go .75 miles to Old Whitfield Road. There will be a large green
sign on the right, pointing to the Academy, opposite Old Whitfield Road. Turn left, go 2.28 miles, and you
will see the gate on the right.
From Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; and other points East: Take I-20 West to Exit 52, Airport
Road, Jackson International Airport. Exit the ramp, turn left and drive over the bridge over I-20. Get in
the right lane quickly, and after you have crossed the bridge, take your first right onto Old Whitfield Road,
which is about 200 feet past I-20. Stay on Old Whitfield Road until you see the back of an old DC-9, which
is used in ARFF training. You will pass most of the Academy until you come to the front gate, which will
be on the left.
From Memphis, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri; and other points North: Take I-55 South from Memphis
to Jackson, MS. Go all the way through the downtown Jackson area, and get in the right lane after the
Pearl St. exit. Take the I-20 East exit over the fly-over, and keep heading east. You will come to exit 48
after about 2 miles. Take exit 48, Pearson Road - Pearl exit. Stay in the far right lane, and turn right onto
Pearson Road. Go .75 miles to Old Whitfield Road. There will be a large green sign on the right, pointing to
the Academy, opposite Old Whitfield Road. Turn left, go 2.28 miles, and you will see the gate on the right.
From Baton Rouge, Louisiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; and other points South: Take I-55 North from New
Orleans to Jackson - about three hours. When you arrive in South Jackson, stay in the right lane to get
on I-20 East. Stay on I-20 eastbound until you pass Jackson and come to exit 48. Take exit 48, Pearson
Road - Pearl exit. Stay in the far right lane, and turn right onto Pearson Road. Go .75 miles to Old Whitfield
Road. There will be a large green sign on the right, pointing to the Academy, opposite Old Whitfield Road.
Turn left, go 2.28 miles, and you will see the gate on the right.
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Mississippi State Fire Academy
www.msfa.ms.gov
# 1 Fire Academy USA
Jackson, MS 39208-9600
(601) 932-2444
Pad 5
Pad 1
Pad 4
Pad 3 A & B
Pad 2
Drill Tower
Fire Research
Bldg
Drafting Pad
Airport
Derailment Site/
Safe City
Conined Space /
Trench Rescue
Dive Rescue Lake/
Lake Pavilion
Arson Lab
Microwave Tower
Apparatus Bldg
Dorm
Admin Bldg
Auditorium &
Memorial
Old Heat Bldg
Maintenance Shop
Fuel Farm
Back Gate &
Holding Area
Observation Tower
Pumping Station
New Fire Safety
Education House
Mississippi State Fire Academy
www.msfa.ms.gov
# 1 Fire Academy USA
Jackson, MS 39208-9600
(601) 932-2444
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#1 Fire Academy U.S.A.
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