Meet The Academy Staff

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.

Donny Collins II

Instructor Chief

Joined MSFA: 2014

Previous Positions held at MSFA: Extension, Curriculum Bureaus

Formal Education: 2023, Waldorf University, Forest City, lowa,
MA Organizational Leadership 2017 Waldorf University, Forest City, lowa,
Bachelor of Fire Science Administration 1990 East Central Community College, Decatur, MS, Associate Science

Joined Fire Service: 1993, Newton F.D.

Previous Department Served: Meridian F.D.

Accomplishments

Top Certifications Achieved

MS Certified public Manager Graduate, Fire Service Instructor, Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, MS Executive Fire Officer, Advanced Human Trafficking Investigator

Currently serving 6th term as the elected Constable of Newton County, participates on the Training subcommittee of the Mississippi Human Trafficking Council. Assists in developing a curriculum for first responders, including law enforcement, fire service personnel, emergency management, and emergency medical service providers. East Central Vice-President of the Mississippi Fire Service Instructors Association & serves as Commander of the MSFA Honor Guard. Is passionate about assisting victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and child exploitation. Certified in Interdiction for the Protection of Children and Advanced Human Trafficking Investigations. Teaches Human Trafficking Awareness and other emergency response courses to first responders throughout the state.