Alcorn County Special Operations

Saturday, as many already know, Southern Alcorn County had a large woods and grass fire. Multiple departments were utilized as well as the special operations unit. The photo below is of two of our certified drone pilots, they were assisting with fire location and direction. This is an invaluable tool on incidents as large as this one and plays a critical role in the strategic placement of resources on the ground. If you are a certified drone pilot and would be interested in helping your community please send us a message for details!

Yesterday at approximately 5pm Special Operations was called to assist Alcorn County Sheriff’s office in the search for 11 yo Kyle Johnson. Search and rescue technicians from special operations quickly responded and began search efforts. Mr. Kyle was located this morning at approximately 7am. We’d like to thank MS task force, Union County EMA, Alcorn County Sheriffs office, Biggersville FD rehab, Kossuth FD, and MS National Guard Air command, and all others who assisted.

Special operations members conducted rope rescue scenarios today to keep their skills sharp. Even in the heat we are always striving to better serve you! The citizens of Alcorn county, Corinth, and the state of Mississippi when called upon!

Special Operations was called to assist with manpower for this fire and our prayers go out to the family during this time.

At approximately 3:14 pm Rienzi and Jacinto Fire Departments, along with Special Operations members were dispatched to a horse that was stuck in a pond. We were able to rescue the horse from the pond and transport him to the owners garage. We ask for prayers for this animal as he is still fighting to get warm and back to normal temperature.

Members from various emergency agencies from Corinth and Alcorn County participated in a wilderness visual tracking course today. These skills will assist agencies with tracking of lost individuals and possible fugitives. We pray we never have to use these skills but we stand ready if the need for such skill arises!

Spec Ops members carried out water rescue training today, this training consisted of several different techniques related to water rescue. Our team is dedicated and always improving to better serve you! the citizens of Corinth and Alcorn County!