MSFire

02/27/2026

This week, our Fire Safety Educators traveled to North Carolina to participate in Vision 20/20’s Symposium 9 — the Model Performance in Community Risk Reduction Symposium.

This national symposium is the longest-running Community Risk Reduction (CRR) conference in the country and is widely recognized as one of the most interactive and forward-thinking forums for CRR leaders.

Our team engaged with fire service professionals from across the nation, learning proven best practices, data-driven strategies, and innovative tools that are shaping how communities reduce risk and improve safety.

The knowledge gained will directly support our ongoing efforts to help make Mississippi communities safer, healthier, and more resilient.

02/26/2026

Mississippi first responder caucus

02/25/2026

🔥 $20 Million Available to Strengthen Local Wildfire Response 🔥

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced $20 million in funding to support local wildfire response capabilities nationwide — including potential funding for slip-in units and other wildland suppression equipment.

📅 Deadline: March 23
🌐 Apply through: Grants.gov
🔗 Details: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-announces-20m-strengthen-local-wildfire-response

Departments looking to enhance wildland capability should review eligibility and federal requirements carefully.

02/25/2026

State Fire Coordinator Reed Abraham and Deputy State Fire Coordinator Jonathon Alford are attending the First Responders Caucus Lunch today.

It is an honor to join fellow leaders and advocates to discuss the critical needs of our state’s first responders. We are committed to working together to ensure those who protect our communities have the support, resources, and representation they deserve.

Thank you to the Mississippi First Responders Caucus for hosting this important dialogue.

02/24/2026

MSFIRE’s Angela Bouler recently participated in the NFPA 1041-III Fire Instructor Course at MSFA. This advanced training is designed for those looking to elevate their instructional techniques such as: Advanced instructional strategies, Effective lesson planning, & Assessment techniques for student performance.

02/23/2026

Only 25 minutes until our TOWN HALL meeting starts. Click the link to join us now:

02/21/2026

Join us!

We are looking forward to MSFIRE & State Fire Coordinator's Virtual Town Hall with statewide updates from MS Forestry, , State Fire & more! Tons of great information Monday 2/22 at 9:00 am. For more information and to register, click here: https://www.mid.ms.gov/fsd/news-events/