Neshoba County, Mississippi

The Neshoba County Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is a multi-functional agency whose primary duty is to prepare, respond and recover from several types of natural, man-made and technological disasters that may occur in Neshoba County. These disasters include severe weather emergencies such as large thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, large fires and hazardous materials incidents. This agency serves as a data collection point for facilities in our county that manufacture and/or store hazardous materials. The location and type of these materials is important to know in case of a large fire or explosion. We also serve as a support agency for other county departments as well as assisting municipalities as needed. We are the liaison agency between the cities and county to the State of Mississippi and the Federal Government in case of a major disaster.

On a daily basis, Neshoba County Emergency Management provides addresses to the unincorporated areas of the county in order to maintain a database for the 911 system. When someone dials 911, the 911 Emergency communications PSAP (public safety answering point) within our county receives the call with this address data on a screen to facilitate the dispatch of required assistance. With this information available, the dispatcher may still send help to a location even if the caller is unable to speak or the connection is lost. The Neshoba County 911 Communications was established in 1995 with the construction of the Neshoba County Law Enforcement Center at 920 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The center receives and handles all 911 calls for the City of Philadelphia and the unincorporated area of Neshoba County. This center is equipped with computer weather monitoring and warning systems that are designed to provide Neshoba County Citizens with prompt and accurate warning notifications.

The Neshoba County Emergency Management Agency serves as the coordinating agency for fire protection in the unincorporated areas of Neshoba County. The network of twelve (12) Fire Protection District serves resident of Neshoba County. This network consists of over 20 stations with a group of almost 300 volunteer firefighters and emergency responders. Since 1993 The Neshoba County Fire Service in cooperation with each of the Fire Protection Districts has purchased 17 new class A Fire Trucks to provide protection to the citizens of Neshoba County.

Fire Protection Districts:

• Countyline
• House
• Hope
• Linwood
• Dixon
• Tucker
• Fairview
• Arlington
• East Neshoba
• Stallo
• Longino
• Northbend

Jeff Mayo

Emergency Management Director

Neshoba County Emergency Management

11901 Highway 15 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: 601-656-3121
Fax: 601-656-3343
E-mail: emergency@neshobacounty.net

Emergency Communications

Tammy Adkins
Communications Supervisor
920 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone: 601-650-3283
Fax: 601-650-3281
E-mail emergency@neshobacounty.net

STALLO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES NEW PUMPER

The 17th new Class A Pumper Apparatus purchased by the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors for the Stallo Volunteer Fire Protection District at a cost of $192,194 is not only one of the most equipped and advanced pumpers acquired, but also makes history by providing a Class A Pumper Apparatus to each of the twelve volunteer fire departments serving and protecting Neshoba County.  This translates to increased capabilities for each department and better fire protection and suppression for the citizens of the County.  The Stallo Volunteer Fire Department serves the north-central portion of Neshoba County including the Burnside and Stallo communities. 

This apparatus was financed in part with a $70,000 grant from Round 8 of the Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program (RFTAAP) which is authorized by the Mississippi Legislature and administered by the Mississippi Insurance Department.  This apparatus is the 11th funded with assistance from the RFTAAP and Supplemental RFTAAP programs.  Senator Giles Ward and Representatives Scott Bounds and Billy Nicholson continue to support this important matching grant program, which helps to decrease insurance costs for homeowners and increase emergency response capabilities for fire departments in Neshoba County and across the State of Mississippi.

The new apparatus was manufactured by E-One and sold by Sunbelt Fire, E-One’s authorized dealer located in Fairhope, Alabama.  The apparatus is mounted on an International 4400 chassis with a 330 HP turbocharged engine.  It features a 1,250 gallon-per-minute Hale fire pump with a 970 gallon poly booster tank and a 30 gallon poly foam cell.  The unit was ordered with necessary equipment to make it fully functional when it was received by the fire department including attack, supply, booster and suction hose, axes, ladders, pike poles, strainers, hand-lights, and fire extinguishers.  In addition to the normal firefighting equipment, it also has foam capabilities for both pre-connect attack lines and for two of the 2 ½ inch supply lines.  The foam system will provide additional versatility in both fighting fires and vapor suppression.  The unit also has an on-board generator and is built per current NFPA standards.