MISSISSIPPI FIRE CHIEF DESIGNATION PROGRAM (MFCD)
Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to
provide an established set of standards for chiefs of fire departments in the state
of Mississippi.
What It Is:
Fire chiefs may apply to receive the
designation of Mississippi Fire Chief. Although many chiefs may carry the title
of Fire Chief, the opportunity to receive the accomplishment of Designated
Mississippi Fire Chief shall be from those who demonstrate:
• their willingness to promote and
support the Mississippi Fire Service
• that they possess the established
knowledge, skills, and ability expected of a Mississippi Fire Chief
Who Is Eligible:
This designation is limited to those
personnel who are currently serving in the position of Fire Chief (chief of the
department) or other personnel who are head of their fire service
organizations. Examples of this include County Fire Coordinator, Director of
Fire Services, and Executive Director. This designation is available to career and
volunteer Fire Chiefs.
Personnel
who serve in positions such as Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, etc..,
are NOT eligible.
MISSISSIPPI CHIEF FIRE OFFICER DESIGNATION PROGRAM (MCFOD)
Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to
provide an established set of standards for the Chief Fire Officer of fire departments
in the state of Mississippi.
What It Is:
Chief Fire Officers may apply to
receive the designation of Mississippi Chief Fire Officer. Although many chief officers
may carry the title of Chief Fire Officer, the opportunity to receive the
accomplishment of Designated Mississippi Chief Fire Officer shall be from those
who demonstrate:
• their willingness to promote and
support the Mississippi Fire Service
• that they possess the established
knowledge, skills, and ability expected of a Mississippi Chief Fire Officer.
Who Is Eligible:
This designation is limited to those
personnel who are currently serving in the position of Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant
Fire Chief, Division Fire Chief, etc. This designation is available to career
and volunteer personnel.
Both programs are a consolidated
effort between the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and the Mississippi
State Fire Academy.
Both designation programs are not
mandatory but are created and endorsed by the Mississippi Fire Chiefs
Association.
To obtain an application package:
Please contact the Designation Program Coordinator at the Mississippi State Fire Academy for general information and
requirements for either Designation Program or select one of the links below.