Volunteer fire fighters earn certification
CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS – Pictured are Mickey Dickerson and Darlene Dickerson, Stronghope VFD; Dexter Hennington, Smyrna VFD; Randle Drane, Instructor; Jessica King, Wesson VFD; Cody Shoemaker, Smyrna VFD; and Betty Chandler, Barlow VFD. These volunteer fire fighters completed 96 hours of classroom training in the county and six hours of skills at the MS State Fire Academy to earn certification.
Another group of Copiah County volunteer fire fighters has completed 96 hours of classroom training in the county and six hours of skills at the Mississippi State Fire Academy to become Mississippi Certified Volunteer Fire Fighters.
“Copiah County is fortunate to have men and women that give their free time in helping the citizens of Copiah County when an emergency occurs,” said Randle Drane, classroom instructor and Copiah Emergency Management Agency director. “These individuals never get enough praise for what they do and the continuing training they endure to make sure they know how to do their job when the pager sounds for duty.”
