JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Fire Academy is celebrating 50 years of training firefighters and saving lives and property. To celebrate this milestone, a small gathering of current and former MSFA staff and instructors along with members of the fire service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the MSFA Auditorium at 1:00 p.m.
MSFA is located just outside the capital City of Jackson in Rankin County on one hundred-twelve acres. MSFA began in 1974 with James S. Hart Jr. as the Executive Director traveling the state and operating out of his pickup truck. In March 1975, a groundbreaking ceremony was held where the Administration Building now stands.
Firefighters from all over the state come to MSFA for training. Volunteer firefighters and corporate employees also receive training there. Kelly Elliott currently serves as the 6th Executive Director…