**Reminder for all Training Officers** Make sure your workforce information and organization information is up to date before registration opens for 2027 **

2027 Class Registration Goes Live 9/21 @ 10am and will close 10/23 @ 10am

If you need assistance with Acadis, email MSFA IT @ Support@msfa.ms.gov

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.

Matt Hinkle

Instructor Chief

Joined MSFA: 2014

Previous Positions held at MSFA: Certification, Extension, Special/Industry Bureaus (Instructor), Strategic Operations (Instructor Chief)

Formal Education: 2010, University of Mississippi, University, MS, Bachelor's of Science. 2019, National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD, Executive Fire

Joined Fire Service: 2003, Lafayette F.D.

Previous Department Served: Oxford F.D.

Accomplishments

Top Certifications Achieved

National Executive Fire Officer, N.R.E.M.T, Firefighter 1001-I-II, Engine Company Operations, Truck Company Operations

Enjoys teaching out of state with other members of the fire service across the nation. Also a member of the Raider Network crew, which provides sports broadcasting for platforms such as ESPN.
Hobbies include camping, overlanding, and photography.