{"id":2549,"date":"2019-11-05T20:57:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T20:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2549"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:55:26","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:55:26","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Mississippi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may not expect Mississippi to have big need for firefighters, but there are plenty of aspiring firefighters asking how to become a firefighter in Mississippi.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might even be of the opinion that Mississippi won\u2019t have\nquite as many dangers and risks as other states in the Deep South. Louisiana\nalways seems to get the worst of the flooding and the biggest storms hit the\ngulf and the coast of South Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, firefighters here have a lot to contend with. There is\na threat to life related to fire, flood and medical incidents can often be\nexacerbated by the poverty in rural areas, the climate and some state laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes the right kind of candidate to be a firefighter in Mississippi. So, how can you sign up and make a difference?<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660a65c0f0edd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660a65c0f0edd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Mississippi\" title=\"How to Become a Firefighter in Mississippi\">How to Become a Firefighter in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi\/#Firefighting_in_Mississippi\" title=\"Firefighting in Mississippi\">Firefighting in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi\/#Fire_Academies_in_Mississippi\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nMississippi\">Fire Academies in\nMississippi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Mississippi\" title=\"Major Fire\nDepartments in Mississippi\">Major Fire\nDepartments in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Mississippi\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Mississippi\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Mississippi\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a Firefighter in Mississippi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>High school diploma or GED certificate. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Eighteen (18) years of age or older. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions or other serious criminal backgrounds. Must possess a valid driver&#8217;s license. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must complete a training program as determined by the Fire Chief. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The applicant recommended for employment shall be required to successfully pass a urinalysis and\/or blood test to screen for alcohol and\/or drug abuse.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the entry-level stage of the process, these requirements\nare pretty simple. But, as I will show below, there are other considerations in\nthe hiring process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will also highlight some of the roles and responsibilities in Mississippi, the risk factors in different areas and the training available. I will end with a look at some of the major fire departments and the job prospects in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Mississippi\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in Mississippi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, the hiring process in Mississippi is very\nsimilar to that of other states. Candidates will go through the same type of\nwritten and physical examination process to find the best applicants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you need a passing grade as determined by the department (usually between 70-80). That grade can vary by department, as can the specific events in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fitness test (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-fitness-test\/\" target=\"_blank\">fitness test<\/a>. Those that do well here will go on to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interview (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interview<\/a> and the rest of the screening process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the interviews and background checks are pretty\nstandard. Panels will want to know about your strengths and weaknesses, your\ncharacter and your past experience. This does mean submitting to a background\ncheck about your past employment and criminal record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also conduct <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drug screening (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-firefighters-get-drug-tested-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">drug screening<\/a>. One factor that stands out in major departments here is the use of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"polygraph (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-polygraph\/\" target=\"_blank\">polygraph<\/a> and psychological profile. It seems that Mississippi fire departments really want to be sure that you are a good fit before they offer you conditional employment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main issues that firefighters need to\nprepare for when working in Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, the first area of training and response to\nconsider in Mississippi is fire suppression. There will always be a demand for\nskilled firefighters in this state that can handle fires effectively. This\ncould mean a major blaze at a facility or large building in a city, a small\nresidential fire or a wildfire in a state park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters need to understand the risks posed in their\narea and the appropriate strategies to deal with them. On-going training in\nfire safety, prevention and suppression are a must. Specialist skills in\nhazardous materials, structural fires and entrapments help too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there are all the vehicular accidents and medical\nemergencies that follow from that. Every state has a risk of car accidents and\nfatalities on the road in built-up areas and near major highways. But, the risk\nis higher in Mississippi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state is known as one of the deadliest places to drive.\nThere were 685 deaths in 2017 at a rate of 22.9 per 100,000 people. This is\npartly due to the road system but also down to relaxed laws on alcohol in cars.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there are the flood and water rescues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mississippi is at risk from flooding because of two major\nfactors \u2013 the river and the rise in storms. The river can rise and burst its\nbanks, especially in bad weather. Communities in poorer areas on these banks\ncan struggle with the aftermath for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is exactly what happened fairly recently in Vicksburg.\nThis spring, the town was flooded very badly and was left to deal with the\nwater and the impact on their town. Their homes were flooded, water began to settle,\nand it encouraged dangerous wildlife into the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an ideal situation, the fire department would have all\nthe funding and equipment necessary to ensure that they can evacuate people,\npump out the water and secure the area. Firefighters can be the first line of\nresponse after a flood and can provide water rescues, medical aid and other\nsupport to these communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other risk comes in the form of major storms and\nhurricanes that hit the coasts around Florida and Louisiana. These storms don\u2019t\nalways make it as far inland as the majority of Mississippi. But, there are\nexceptions, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a massive storm surge here that caused major\ndamage in Biloxi, Gulfport and Pascagoula where 238 people died. While this was\na long time ago now, the increase in tropical storms and severe weather events\nmeans that fire departments need to be ready for the very worst-case scenarios.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Mississippi\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nMississippi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This all shows just how important it is to gain appropriate training in fire science and other essential skills. The following colleges and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> have all offered some form of certificate or degree course. There is also the chance to train at the state academy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Jackson: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mississippi State Fire Academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/msfa.ms.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mississippi State Fire Academy<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Senatobia: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Northwest Mississippi Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.northwestms.edu\/web\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=639:emt-basic-and-emtparamedic-&amp;catid=8:career-technical\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Northwest Mississippi Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Raymond: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hinds Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hindscc.edu\/Departments\/health_related_professions\/emt\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hinds Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Meridian: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Meridian Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcc.cc.ms.us\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meridian Community College<\/strong><\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fire Protection Technology Program at Meridian works in\nthree stages. First, there is the entry-level certificate achieved by\ncompleting 10 core subjects in fire science. This certificate is a good\nstarting point for the profession with a good overview of skills and\ntechniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that put in an additional 15 hours of study can turn\nthis into a technical certificate. Then there is the chance to gain an\nassociate degree with further specialist modules in the subject. This is\nadvisable to those that want to go on into higher roles and administration\npositions in the service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The credits are also transferable for bachelor\u2019s degree courses in other colleges. You can learn more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meridiancc.edu\/portfolio\/fire-protection-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state fire academy in Jackson claims to train\napproximately 15,000 students each year. That means courses for rookies looking\nfor their initial certification and those advancing their education in\nspecialist roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They do so with their facilities on campus as well as off-site training that delivers programs at local departments. You can learn more about training here at this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/msfa.ms.gov\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-the-state-of-mississippi\/\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Mississippi\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire\nDepartments in Mississippi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of\nmajor fire departments in Mississippi.&nbsp; While it isn\u2019t comprehensive it\u2019s\na great place to start if you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to\nbecome a firefighter in Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Jackson,\nMS Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>High school diploma or GED certificate. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Eighteen (18) years of age or older. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions or other serious criminal backgrounds. Must possess a valid driver&#8217;s license. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must complete a training program as determined by the Fire Chief. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The applicant recommended for employment shall be required to successfully pass a urinalysis and\/or blood test to screen for alcohol and\/or drug abuse.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first department that I want to talk about is also one\nof the biggest in the state. The city is the largest in terms of population\nwith 164,422 estimated to live there in 2018. The city also stretches for\n113.23 square miles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is a lot of ground to cover for staff on fire, rescue\nand medical calls. However, this state capital department doesn\u2019t have the best\nrating right now. They are an ISO 3 department trying to improve their status\nwith more funding, better equipment and new programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that sign up to work here could be part of a push towards a better fire service. Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonms.gov\/departments\/jackson-fire-department\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Gulfport,\nMS Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>High school diploma or GED certificate. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Eighteen (18) years of age or older. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions or other serious criminal backgrounds. Must possess a valid driver&#8217;s license. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must complete a training program as determined by the Fire Chief. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The applicant recommended for employment shall be required to successfully pass a urinalysis and\/or blood test to screen for alcohol and\/or drug abuse.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another department that I want to highlight here is\nGulfport. This is a class 2 all-hazards response agency that has a lot of\ndivisions due to its location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city itself isn\u2019t that big. There were around 400,000\nresidents in the greater metropolitan area in 2018. But, there are lots of\nworkers, tourists, residents and service personnel stationed with the US Navy\nSeabees fleet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means that the city needs a skilled department with a fast response time. The department is home to specialist divisions for hazardous materials, search and rescue, dive rescue and maritime fire suppression. You can learn more about this department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfport-ms.gov\/notices\/fire\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Mississippi\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Mississippi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most interesting statistic for job prospects for\nfirefighters in Mississippi in 2018 was that the annual mean wage here was the\nlowest in mainland America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crew members received\nan average of $30,370 annually.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, nearby Louisiana firefighters are getting\nmarginally more at $30,600. If we count Puerto Rico in these stats, they make Mississippi\nlooks a little better as they only got $25,100. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, there were 3,090 firefighters employed with a rate of 2.75 per 1000 jobs. Obviously, pay rates can vary depending on the experience of the firefighter, additional skills and the location of the department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st (opens in a new tab)\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in learning how to become a firefighter\nin Mississippi, there are different ways to join the fire service if you have\nthe dedication and drive to succeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can train at one of the colleges or the academy to gain\nyour education and certification. Then you can continue to learn on the job as\nyou deal with the vast range of incidents in your jurisdiction. Firefighting in\nMississippi is tough, but it is also a fulfilling role for the right person. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may not expect Mississippi to have big need for firefighters, but there are plenty of aspiring &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In Mississippi\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-mississippi\/#more-2549\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In Mississippi\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2550,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Become A Firefighter In Mississippi | FireFighterNow<\/title>\n<meta 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