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1. State Fire Academy adds CO₂ pipeline training prop

The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA), in partnership with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company (EMPCo), held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to officially unveil a new CO₂ pipeline training prop on campus.

According to the Academy, the specialized training prop, made possible through EMPCo’s $50,000 Good Neighbor Grant and equipment donation, will provide Mississippi’s firefighters and first responders with hands-on, scenario-based training to prepare for CO₂ pipeline emergencies.

The addition marks a significant investment in first responder safety and reinforces th

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