Tyler Anderson of the Carthage Fire Department is one of 28 members who will graduate this week from the National Fire Protection Association 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.
Graduation will be held in the campus auditorium at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The ceremony is open to the public.
The course is 7 weeks long and includes online, classroom, and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire suppression, rescue, incident command, hazardous materials, and other fire related topics.
State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney and Executive Director Kelly Elliot 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 Elliot.
