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MSFA Honor Guard

Donny Collins - Commander
Luke Smith
Chad Ponder
Shannon Sandridge
Mark Moss
Jarr

MSFA Honor Guard

The Mississippi State Fire Academy Honor Guard was established in 2008. Since its inception, our mission has been to serve the fire fighters around the state in their time of need. We were established to help remember and memorialize any fire fighter that serves or served this great state as a token of our appreciation on a state level. We also assist any other established Hon

or Guard throughout the state with functions or services as they need us. ‘We have represented the fire service in Mississippi at countless events from presenting the colors for President George W. Bush on a visit to Jackson, to memorializing lost fire fighters that paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is our hope that we can serve you in your time of need or at a special event in your local jurisdiction. Please review the following information for deployment guidelines of the Honor Guard. If your department or agency would like to utilize the services of the MSFA Honor Guard, the following procedures are in place:
- Notification to the MSFA Executive Director 72 hours prior to the event.
- A brief description of services you are requesting.
- Time and date of service or function.
- Directions to the event.
- Point of contact (name, cell phone number, secondary contact person and cell).
- During weekends or holidays, contact your County Fire Coordinator, who will contact the State Fire Coordinator Brad Smith. He will contact MSFA Executive Director Terry Wages or Instructor Advanced Donny Collins. The MSFA Honor Guard was established to serve and honor members of the Mississippi Fire Service. It is with great honor and pride that we provide this service to you. Should we be of service to you, please contact the Mississippi State Fire Academy at (601) 932-2444.

08/01/2024

The MSFA Honor Guard extended our services on Thursday, August 01, 2024, for Grenada Fire Department retired Fire Chief Owen Timothy Whitehurst.

06/01/2024

As with tradition at the , we memorialize those that we have lost. Today, we remember over 40 brothers and sisters.

01/22/2024

The MSFA Honor Guard extended our services on Monday, January 22, 2024, for Nesbit Fire Department retired Fire Chief Larry Sandridge.

11/22/2023

The MSFA Honor Guard extended our services on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, for Attala County Fire Department retired Fire Chief Roy Williams.

10/11/2023

Honoring our fallen brothers at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial here on the MSFA campus yesterday.

06/03/2023

Today, we remember the 40+ men & women who passed away throughout the year. Your commitment to your community and the Fire Service will not be forgotten.

Memorial service at the 2023 MFFA/MFCA Summer Conference in Natchez.

05/20/2023

The MSFA Honor Guard, assisted by Gulfport and Southaven FD extended our services on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for Magee Volunteer FD firefighter Philip Allan.

03/26/2023

The MSFA Honor Guard and Cleveland FD extended our services on Saturday, March 25, 2023, for retired Cleveland Volunteer FD firefighter and Army veteran Lance Jackson.

02/12/2023

The MSFA Honor Guard extended our services on Sunday, February 12, 2023, for Lobutcha Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Jack Nowell.

01/09/2023

The MSFA Honor Guard extended our services on Monday, January 9, 2023 for Starkville Fire Department retired firefighter Billy Grafton Vail.

12/12/2022

The MSFA Honor Guard extended our services on Sunday, December 11, 2022 for South West Marion Volunteer firefighter John Allen Chance.

10/06/2022

The MS State Fair is open! Who else but the Elite Honor Guard to lead the way?

10/03/2022

MSFA invites you to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial on campus on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities.

07/21/2022

The MSFA Honor Guard extended our services on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 for Tony McCallum. We would like to offer our appreciation to Southaven FD, Olive Branch FD, & Horn Lake FD along with all emergency service personnel that offered their support to the family.

06/24/2022

The MSFA Honor Guard was honored to extend our services on Friday, June 24, 2022 for Justin Taylor. We would like to offer our appreciation to all emergency service personnel that offered their support to the family.

06/04/2022

Today, we remember the 40+ men & women who passed away throughout the year. Your commitment to your community and the Fire Service will not be forgotten.

05/30/2022

From those who their , to those who serve our . We , , , & you.

05/09/2022

The MSFA Honor Guard was honored to extend our services on Monday, May 9, 2022 for Michael Hutton. We would like to offer our thanks to all emergency service personnel that offered their support to the family.

02/13/2022

Leading the Dixie National Parade 2022

02/12/2022

It’s time! Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo

12/23/2021

From our families to yours, Merry Christmas!

11/30/2021

Southaven really showed up for the Town Hall meeting tonight! Full crowd plus we got 6 folks who joined via Zoom! We’re excited to see the crowd tomorrow night in Gulfport!

11/11/2021

We at MSFA salute you. Thank you for your service.

10/29/2021

09/22/2021

The MSFA Honor Guard was honored to extend our services on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 for Robbie Pearson of Union Volunteer FD. We would like to offer our thanks to all emergency service personnel that offered their support to the family.

08/12/2021

The MSFA Honor Guard was honored to extend our services on Thursday, August 12, 2021 for Lt. Larry Dean Adams of D3 Yazoo County Volunteer FD. We would like to offer thanks to Southaven FD for their assistance as well as all emergency service personnel that offered their support to the family.

08/12/2021

The MSFA Honor Guard was honored to extend our services on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 for Grenada Deputy Fire Chief Ricky Joe Mitchell. We would like to offer thanks to Southaven FD for their assistance as well as all emergency service personnel that offered their support to the family.

06/28/2021

MSFA Honor Guard assisting Biloxi and Gulfport FD Honor Guard with posting colors at the SEAFC Conference.

06/28/2021

The MSFA Honor Guard conducted missions at the SEAFC Leadership Conference and MFCA/MFFA Conference in Biloxi this week. We had the honor of assisting the Biloxi and Gulfport FD Honor Guards with posting colors for the opening ceremonies at the SEAFC Leadership Conference. The MSFA Honor Guard again had the privilege of presenting the Memorial for our Fallen Firefighters at the MFCA/MFFA Conference. We would like to offer our thanks to the Biloxi and Gulfport FD Honor Guards for assisting us with the Memorial service.

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#1 Fire Academy U.S. A
Jackson, MS
39208

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https://msfa.ms.gov/

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Leading the Dixie National Parade 2022

MSFA Honor Guard assisting Biloxi and Gulfport FD Honor Guard with posting colors at the SEAFC Conference.

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MSFA Honor Guard

The Mississippi State Fire Academy Honor Guard was established in 2008. Since its inception, our mission has been to serve the fire fighters around the state in their time of need. We were established to help remember and memorialize any fire fighter that serves or served this great state as a token of our appreciation on a state level. We also assist any other established Honor Guard throughout the state with functions or services as they need us. ‘We have represented the fire service in Mississippi at countless events from presenting the colors for President George W. Bush on a visit to Jackson, to memorializing lost fire fighters that paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is our hope that we can serve you in your time of need or at a special event in your local jurisdiction.

Please review the following information for deployment guidelines of the Honor Guard. If your department or agency would like to utilize the services of the MSFA Honor Guard, the following procedures are in place:

- Notification to the MSFA Executive Director 72 hours prior to the event.