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FIRE ADMINISTRATIONFire Administration supervises departmental operations and oversees a $7 million budget |
FIRE TRAINING
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING/HAZMAT BC ROBERT PICKERING 601-545-4650ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANTFAYE HICKS 601-545-4650FIRE TRAINING OFFICE FAX NUMBER 601-545-4652
LOCATION: 53 ACADEMY DRIVE, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 Fire Training is responsible for initial cadet training, accreditation programs for rescue, EMS and Hazmat certification, monthly in-service training sessions and hazardous material response. Training is also responsible for media and public relations at fire incidents.
Site for a Regional Response Team for Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents - In conjunction with the Hattiesburg Police Department, Hattiesburg Public Works and AAA Ambulance Service, our hazardous materials team was first selected in 2003 to function as regional response team in the event of a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incident. Our partnership with state and federal agencies has brought over $1.5 million in federal grants to the city.
FIRE OPERATIONSThe Operations division consists of three shifts that provide continuous fire, rescue and related emergency response. These trained professionals in fire suppression, rescue and emergency medicine respond with the latest in fire equipment and apparatus, and are continuously improving their capabilities to meet the growing needs of the city. Job Tasks:
Station Numbers & LocationsFire Station #1 - 810 Main Street 601-545-4691 |
FIRE PREVENTION
Fire MarshalBC Andy Cartlidge 601-545-6678 Administration AssistantJonalyn Guest 601-545-6678 Fire Prevention Fax Number 601-545-6679 Fire InvestigatorLisa Fields 601-545-6678 Fire InvestigatorScott McRaney 601-545-6678 Fire InspectorDarryl Jordan 601-545-6678 Fire and Life Safety Educator/ Public Information OfficerGeneva Germany 601-545-6678
Fire Prevention & Public RelationsFire prevention enforces the city’s fire code through regular compliance inspections of city businesses; plan review of fire protection issues involving commercial construction, and occupancy compliance in public assemblies. The prevention division also manages the department’s fire cause and arson investigations and public education programs. Job Tasks
Increased Fire Cause & Arson Investigation Capabilities - Our fire investigators have increased their level of training at both the State and National Fire Academies to match an increased commitment to fire cause determination. Under this increased emphasis, fires listed as "Undetermined" have dropped from 39% to just 2.8%, while those recognized as "Incendiary" have increased from 5.5% to 42.8%. We are following through on these findings with increased investigation and prosecution. Knox Box Security Entry System for Local Businesses - This computer-controlled security system enables firefighters to gain after-hour access at a business without delay during an emergency incident. Without this system in place, fire fighters must either force entry to the business - which causes damage - or await the arrival of a key holder, which may cause additional damage from hidden fire or similar condition. The Knox Box system saves time, money and damage for area businesses. Public Relations – Our department continues to increase its involvement in neighborhood and community events, including safety presentations at neighborhood meetings, medical stand-bys at sporting events, and school visitations – over 500 such events each year.
Community Involvement
Public Education
Public information officer is the liaison between the fire department and media on all issues related to the department. Job Tasks
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