Training Class Schedule
Training Schedule 2012
Firefighter Basic Course NFPA 1001-1-11
April 30 – June 15, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Cost: depends on number of students
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Mississippi Fire Academy NFPA 1001-1-11 Certification course for new firefighters
Confined Space Rescue (MSFA Field Delivery)
April 30 – May 4, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Grant Funded
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Basic Swat
May 7 – 11, 2012
Time: Class begins at 8 a.m. each morning
Cost: $375
Dorms: Included
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Fire Instructor (MSFA field delivery)
August 6 – 14, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Depends on number of students
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Water Operations
August 7 – 9, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $0
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Emergency Response to Passenger Rail Incidents
October 16 – 18, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $125.00 (course fee waived if grant funding is available)
Students should be in sound physical condition. Students are responsible for the following PPE items: Steel-toed boots, rescue helmet, eye protection, flashlight, gloves, long pants, and long-sleeve shirt
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Overland Search & Rescue
October 23 – 25, 2012 & November 6 – 8, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $0
Course covers tracking, orienteering, and map reading among other topics. Overall participants will gain a basic knowledge in what will be required in the event a person is missing in a rural environment. This class requires a lot of walking in different terrains – participants should be physically capable and prepared to walk in hilly terrains.
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Emergency Response to Passenger Rail Incidents Level 2
November 6-8, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Monday – Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. till noon Friday
Cost: $200.00, may be waived if grant funding is approved
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Dorm space for up to 40 students is available on site.
Dorm fees are $20 per night per student.
Dorms are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.