We are proud to announce that the Pearl Fire Department Firefighter of the Month in June is Lieutenant Marty Grant. Marty grew up in Pearl where he was always very active in the sports community. Marty is a 1995 graduate of Pearl High School. After graduation Marty attended Hinds Community College where he was on the baseball team. Upon completion of his baseball career, Marty began work in th...e air conditioning business. It was in 2008 when he decided he wanted to come back to his home town and serve at the fire department. Marty has completed over 1000 training hours at the MS Fire Academy. He is also a nationally registered EMT and was promoted to Lieutenant in June of 2016. There is not a more dedicated individual that loves serving his hometown and home fire department. Marty is an employee that can always be counted on to serve and be involved in whatever the fire department has going on. Marty is married to Marsha and they have two children: Bretton(6) and Briggs(1).
The Pearl Chamber of Commerce presented Lt. Grant with a framed certificate, a $100 Bass Pro Gift Card, a $20 Frisco Deli Gift Card and a Cracker Barrel Basket along with a complete dinner for two. Moss Creek Fish House donated a $25 Gift Card; the Pearl Municipal Credit Union donated a $25 Visa Gift Card; McAlister’s Deli donated 2 FREE meals; Scotts Miracle Gro donated a Fit Bit, Bancorp South donated a spectator cooler chair and Signmark donated a duffel bag.
