Effective May 26, 2020 Over the next several months, the Fire Academy will continue to adjust our training calendar to fit the needs of the fire service during this worldwide pandemic. We apologize for all of the cancellations of the 2020 Calendar so far this year, but we will do our best to get them […]
Mississippi Fire Academy Course Delivery UPDATE
Effective May 19, 2020 The Mississippi Fire Academy is currently making adjustments for upcoming courses and deliveries. Last week, we spoke to the Mississippi Fire Service Minimum Standards and Certification Board along with the Mississippi Fire Academy Advisory Board, to inform them of our current situation. This is a very challenging time for many Mississippians […]
Attorney General Fitch Extends Disability Funds to First Responders Contracting COVID-19
JACKSON – Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed a temporary emergency rule change to allow first responders to make claims for financial assistance with the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund when they contract COVID-19 on duty. “Our first responders stand on the front lines in this pandemic, ready to protect […]
