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.
Matt Ellis
Instructor Supervisor
Joined MSFA: 2011
Previous Positions held at MSFA: Extension, Bureau
Formal Education: 2000 - Mississippi College - B.S. 2009 - Columbia Southern University - M.S.
Joined Fire Service: 2000, Ridgeland F.D.
Previous Department Served: Vinnell Arabia/USMTM - Saudi Arabia, Florence V.F.D., Monterey V.F.D., Stephenville (TX) F.D., American Medical Response, FEMA Disaster Response Team
Accomplishments
Handler for Magnolia, the MS State Fire Academy crisis response canine.
Top Certifications Achieved
Paramedic, Instructor III, MS Executive Fire Officer, Mississippi Smoke Diver, C.P.M. III
Production and audio technician for Pinelake Church. Active volunteer with Shower Power in inner city Jackson, MS.
