Mississippi Fuels Reduction Project Work Marsh Master Rollover 2026

On February 7, 2026, a firefighter was deployed to Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Moss Point, Mississippi. Operations consisted of mastication preparation (mowing) of firelines for upcoming planned hazardous fuels reduction prescribed fire projects. The firefighter parked and unloaded the Marsh Master Type 2 (MM2) with a hydraulic mower implement at the Goat Farm Road Parking Area. They proceeded to mow firelines for several hours and remained in contact with the Duty Officer (DO) at several points throughout the day. At approximately 1650, the firefighter texted the DO that the MM2 with mower implement was loaded and they were returning to the Fire Center located in Gautier, Mississippi. At approximately 1700, the DO received a call from the firefighter stating they had been in an accident on Interstate 10 westbound just west of the Exit 75 onramp. There were no injuries, but the trailer had overturned and both the truck and Marsh Master sustained damage.