Becoming a firefighter is a challenging and rewarding journey that begins with the right training and preparation. The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) serves as a premier institution for aspiring firefighters, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and discipline required to excel in the fire service. At the MSFA, recruits undergo rigorous training that combines classroom instruction with hands-on exercises to ensure they are prepared to meet the demands of the job. Whether responding to emergencies, safeguarding lives, or serving their communities, firefighters trained at the MSFA are ready to face any challenge with courage and professionalism. Joining the MSFA is more than just a career choice—it’s a commitment to making a difference.
The MSFA does not provide courses for students under 18 or who are not sponsored by an organization or department.
What's new in Basic Recruit Registration:
Registering Firefighters for 1010 (previously 1001)
Registering for the MSTAT
Changes to 1001, now NFPA 1010
Registration Criteria for MSFA Firefighter I & II, NFPA 1010
- Personnel Action Form
- Complete the Personnel Action Form (MSCB-01 revised 10/2025). Note: Must be completed and submitted BEFORE the MSTAT. Details on where to submit
- Mississippi Trainee Agility Test (MSTAT) – Prerequisites
- Upload the Personnel Action Form (MSCB-01 revised 10/2025). Must be completed and submitted BEFORE the MSTAT.
- Upload a copy or image of the driver’s license, government issued photo I. D., or notarized Birth Certificate showing proof of age for the student.
- Upload a copy of H. S. diploma or GED, notarized by issuing institution or school board, letter from school board with student’s name, SSN, & graduation date, or copy of transcript from a junior college or four-year university.
- Upload a completed MSCB Physical Examination Release Form (MSCB-04 revised 10/2025) (This must be performed by an M.D. or D.O.)[1] The signed form is valid for one year; however, it must remain valid from the exam date through the entire duration of the scheduled delivery.
NOTE: Students must be registered and enrolled in an MSTAT delivery before arriving at the test site. Otherwise, you won’t be able to take the MSTAT.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations – No Prerequisites are required.
- Firefighter I-II, NFPA 1010 – Prerequisites
- Upload a copy of a current CPR Card issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent.
- Upload a copy of the certificate or proof of meeting Emergency Medical Care Requirements (MSCB Form) or First Responder Training, EMT, First Aid Class.
- Completion of the Mississippi Trainee Agility Test (MSTAT).
- Completion of the Hazardous Materials 470 Awareness and Operations Course (470 A & O) is required prior to entry into the Firefighter Level I/II program.
- Enrollment Approval
- Enrollment will not be confirmed until documentation of ALL completed prerequisites has been received and verified by a MSFA Registrar.
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[1] The Firefighter I & II certification, formerly referenced as NFPA 1001, is now referenced NFPA 1010, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Firefighters.
[2] The M.D. or D.O. may officially delegate the authority to perform and sign off on the examination to a Nurse Practitioner the physician oversees. The written delegation must be in a format approved by the MSCB. The template for delegating such authority is available on the MSCB’s website. The release form is valid for one year but must remain active from the date of the exam through all scheduled days of program delivery. It cannot expire at any point during the course.