Vicksburg Daily News –
PEARL, MS – Firefighters Tyree S. Valentine and Gregory Williams of the Vicksburg Fire Department have graduated Class 211 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, MS.
This intense seven-week course includes online, classroom, and hands-on instruction. It covers areas such as fire behavior, fire suppression, rescue, incident command, hazardous materials, and other fire-related topics. This course meets and exceeds the National Fire Protection Association standards for Firefighter Qualifications. It also fulfills the uniform minimum training standards outlined in Mississippi Code section 45-11-7.
“Tyree Valentine and Gregory Stewart Williams have successfully obtained their National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-I-II certification. Their accomplishment marks a significant and commendable milestone, and their knowledge will be greatly valued within the Vicksburg Fire Department,” said Vicksburg Fire Chief, Derrick Stamps.
The Mississippi State Fire Academy is a division of the Mississippi Insurance Department. State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney and Academy Executive Director Kelly Elliott conclude that firefighters, through their newly acquired skills and knowledge, will be an asset to the fire departments they represent.
“We are confident the immediate impact and positive difference these firefighters will make, not only within their departments but also in their communities, will truly be substantial.” said Director Elliott.
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