Starkville firefighters get creative with new training space

VIDEO: Search and rescue is an important part of any firefighter’s job. That means continuous training is crucial. But taking time out of a busy schedule to take part in training isn’t always possible. So, Firefighters at Fire Station 2 in Starkville are taking a DIY approach. They took an underused storage space to create a training room. The space features walls, windows, furniture, and other obstacles to make training as realistic as possible. Sergeant Ken Britt said it is important for them to be able to deal with different scenarios. “On your worst day, if we are coming for you, you want to know that, 'Hey, we’ve actually trained on this'. We don’t just go to the gym, we don’t just go run out on the road. We are actually in our gear and we are training to come and get you. These type of props, especially a search and rescue prop, gives us the opportunity to practice that,” Britt said.
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Wiggins Fire Department firetruck crash leads to firefighter being life flighted

VIDEO/PHOTO: A firefighter with the Wiggins Fire Department is in the hospital following an accident late Saturday night. According to a post made to the department’s Facebook, the engine was responding to the scene of a single-vehicle accident when the wreck took place. The firetruck rolled multiple times, leaving the firefighter’s legs trapped between the vehicle and the roadway when it finally came to a rest. First responders used the Jaws of Life to free the firefighter, and she was life-flighted to a nearby hospital and has since been discharged. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating what led to the crash.
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Mississippi governor declares May 19-25 as EMS Week

Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) declared May 19-25, 2024, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Mississippi. According to officials, this year marks the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. As part of the week, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) and the Office of Emergency Medical Services are inviting the public to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson to learn all about EMS. Organizers said the event will feature EMS vehicles, equipment, educational booths, vendors, and live safety demonstrations. The Trade Mart is located at 1200 Mississippi Street in Jackson on the Mississippi Fairgrounds.
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