Forest-Scott Emergency Services Academy

05/07/2026

We’re counting down these last few days, but our school spirit remains strong!!! ESA cadets donned their program uniforms and hard hats today to promote their favorite public safety career field. Congratulations to 3rd watch for winning during their scheduled section’s competition and a tip of the helmet to our fellow FFA and Industrial Maintenance students for winning in their sections too. Go CTC!!!

04/28/2026

2nd-year ESA cadets practicing airway management skills and how to use a portable suction unit. The “red stuff” is just watered down jello, but it definitely smells better than the real stuff they could encounter in the field some day.

04/22/2026

Our 1st-year ESA cadets completed their training on DUI enforcement. Using simulator-goggles, they experienced the visual effects of driving under the influence of various drugs and intoxicants. Based on the number of cones struck throughout the day, our teams learned just how dangerous “drunk-driving” can be.

04/16/2026

Our awesome cadets recently competed in the Spring 2026 Teen CERT Challenge hosted by the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security and held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Pearl. Forest-Scott County CTC teams placed 1st in Search and Rescue, 1st in Fire Extinguisher and Utility Control, and 3rd in Scene Stabilization and Victim Rescue. Our sincerest thanks to all the agencies that came together to make this event a tremendous learning experience for everyone.

04/01/2026

Happy Birthday to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol. Eighty-eight years ago, on April 1, 1938, Governor Hugh White signed the bill that created this new statewide law enforcement agency.

04/01/2026

Well done! ESA cadets from 2nd watch (2nd year) and 3rd watch (1st year) demonstrated 100% class attendance and 100% uniform accountability during today's inspection. We salute their commitment towards maintaining such high standards.

03/24/2026

Our thanks to Mr. Creel (automotive) and Mr. Winsted (industrial maintenance) for their help in raising the Academy’s new radio antenna. This will allow us to listen to broadcasts made by our local emergency services as well as other agencies on MSWIN, the state’s public safety radio network.

03/04/2026

A burn ban is in effect for all of Scott County from March 3 to March 17, 2026, due to dry conditions and high wildfire risk.

02/20/2026

Our 1st-year ESA cadets are all about learning firearm safety and basic shooting skills. Today, first and third watch completed their initial course of fire using the program’s indoor shooting range and AirSoft firearm simulators.

02/14/2026

Important reminder for our Forest families…

We have received a high volume of emergency calls directly to the fire station over the past few months. Please remember to dial 911 in case of an emergency. There are instances when no one is available to answer calls at the station, as dispatch is located elsewhere and staffed 24/7 to provide prompt assistance.