Three firefighters from Senatobia Fire & Rescue are members of Class 217 and graduated from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.
Tanner Parker, Mason Russell and Gage Smith were among 27 graduates recognized in a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 2
The intense seven-week course combined online, classroom and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire suppression, rescue, incident command, hazardous materials, and other fire-related topics.
The course met and exceeded the National Fire Protection Association for Firefighter Qualifications and the uniform minimum training standards stated in Mississippi Code section 45-11-7.
The Mississippi State Fire Academy is a division of the Mississippi Insurance Department. State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney and Academy Executive Director Kelly Elliott believe these firefighters will be an asset to the fire departments they represent.
“We are confident the immediate impact and positive difference these firefighters will make, not only within their departments but also in their communities will truly be substantial,” said Director Elliott.
