VIDEO: When the lights go down and the fireworks go up, the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office is working behind the scenes to help keep fans safe. 

Did you know? When fireworks or pyrotechnics are used on state property — including state colleges and universities — a permit is required, and our team conducts a pre-show inspection before the permit is issued. A State Fire Marshal representative must also be present during the event.

This video shows the Mississippi State Football inspection from a couple of weeks ago. But we've also inspected at USM, Ole Miss, JSU, and Alcorn.

Here’s to a great college football season — and a safe one!

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Randy Brent



Randy joined the Rating Division in September as a Strengthen Mississippi Homes Grant Coordinator. He grew up and lives in Hattiesburg and graduated from Southern Miss. He and his family enjoy attending football and baseball games and visiting our country’s national parks.

Stephanie Dantone



Stephanie is an Ole Miss graduate who brings a strong background in Sales Leadership, Public Relations and Marketing to her position as a Grant Coordinator for the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program. She lives in Madison County with her husband and two children. Stephanie is a children’s book author and animal lover.

Lauren Dawson

Lauren serves as the Accounting Supervisor for the Mississippi Department of Insurance. She brings several years of experience in finance, budgeting, and grants management within Mississippi state government. She, her husband, and their four children live in Clinton.

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