It is with heartfelt sadness that we report the passing of Instructor Chief Don Koss.  Aug. 16, 1957 - May 14, 2012

The Mississippi Fire Academy cordially invites you to the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the New Educational Classroom Facility.

The next meeting of the Minimum Standards and Certification Board will be held on Wednesday, July 11 at 9:30 a.m., here at the Academy.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Lamar County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the 17th day of May, 2012 for the sale of County owned property.  Lamar County will sell AS IS, WHERE IS, to the highest bidder -1999 Custom Fire Engine 2000 gallon tank/1250 gpm pump

With heartfelt sadness we report: Retired Oxford Fire Chief, Terry McDonald, 63, died early Friday , March 30, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis.

Fire Academy for Elected and Public Officials-October 11, 2012

There are still openings for the Fire Service Chaplain Program.  We would like to encourage anyone interested to come join us for two great days of training (July 25,26). Even if you have taken the program previously, don’t be hesitant to sign up! Click here for more information.

Visit the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants web page for information on how to apply for a FY 2012 grant.  Start by reading Sections I and Section II of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 FP&S Grants Program Guidance and Application Kit.  The Kit provides details on what activities will be funded, types of organizations that are eligible to apply, the evaluation criteria, and federal requirements for grantees.

USFA Releases Civilian Fire Fatalities in Residential Buildings (2008-2010) Report

It is with heartfelt sadness that we report this Line of Duty Death.  Chief Nolan Pittman, Centreville VFD, Wilkinson County (July 20, 1966 - March 4, 2012)

USFA Focus on Fire Safety: Fire Safety for Older Adults

We are asking all departments to update their email address that is on file with us.  Please send email to Lynn Tyler. Her email address is ltyler@msfa.state.ms.us

USFA Focus on Fire Safety: Electrical Fire Safety

The 75th MS Fire Chiefs & Firefighters Conference will be held May 31-June 3, 2012 at the Jackson Convention Complex.  Click here for more information.

USFA Focus on Fire Safety: Fire Escape Plans

USFA releases Residential Building Fires Topical Report

USFA releases Annual Report on Firefighter Fatalities in the U.S.

Credit Card Payments: You must have your 5 digit organization #   and the invoice #.  If you have this click here.  For more information contact Shannon Torregano at (601)932-2444