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Fire Chief David Webster has a been a member of the Hattiesburg Fire Department since 1986, and is currently director of the department. He is a 1981 graduate of William Carey College. During his years of service he has received various training certifications from the Mississippi State Fire Academy, a division of the National Fire Administration. Chief Webster is also a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician and a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association. He currently sits on the board of the Forrest County Emergency Management District. His main goal as chief is to guide the department toward greater response capability for the citizens of Hattiesburg through increased firefighter training and resources availability.
Assistant Fire Chief Paul Presely entered the Hattiesburg Fire Department in April 1993, and promoted to Engineer in July 2000, Lieutenant in March 2004 and Captain in December 2005. He attended Northwest Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He has obtained numerous fire service certifications including 1041 Instructor I & II, 1021 Fire Officer, Smoke Divers, Fire Officer and Hazardous Materials Technician, Managing Company Tactical Operations, and NIMS ICS 400. He also received a Certificate of Commendation in December 1993, Firefighter of the Year in May 2004 and a Certificate of Commendation in September 2007.
Administration Fax Number 601-545-4982
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Location of Fire Administration: 622 Corinne Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401
