Thompson answers the call

Special to The Canton News 

Firefighter JT Thompson of the Canton Fire Department is making a difference and has graduated Class 212 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.

The intense seven-week course includes online, classroom and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire suppression, rescue, incident command, hazardous materials and other fire-related topics.

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.