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.
Barry Burnside
Deputy Director, Instructional Services
Joined MSFA: 2016
Previous Positions held at MSFA: Instructor, Certification Bureau
Formal Education: Mississippi College (2001), Jacksonville State University (2008), Jackson State University (2021)
Joined Fire Service: 1994, Clinton Fire Department
Accomplishments
Earned PhD in Urban & Regional Planning from Jackson State University, Completed the Executive Fire Officer Program from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD in July, 2010
Top Certifications Achieved
Smoke Diver,
Fire Inspector (I & II),
C.A.R.S.,
Fire Investigator,
MS Executive Fire Officer,
Fire Investigator,
MS Executive Fire Officer
