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DIRECTOR OF TRAINING/HAZMAT
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.
The 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:
Education and Certification Pay for Firefighters - The program seeks to reward firefighters who develop specialties in firefighting, rescue and emergency medicine. These incentives encourage firefighters to undertake rigorous educational or certificate programs that increase the effectiveness and range of services to Hattiesburg citizens.
Fire Station #1 - 810 Main Street 601-545-4691
Fire Station #2 - 111 Arledge Street 601-545-4692
Fire Station #3 - 53 Academy Drive, Suite 1 601-545-4693
Fire Station #4 - 5033 Highway 42 601-545-4694
Fire Station #5 - 922 East Hardy Street 601-545-4695
Fire Station #6 - 3804 Montague Blvd. 601-545-4696
Fire Station #7 - 46 Parkway Blvd. 601-545-4697
Fire Station #8 - 104 Lamar Blvd. 601-545-5659
