Smoke School
VISIBLE EMISSIONS EVALUATION TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION (SMOKE SCHOOL), JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will provide in-person Visible Emissions Evaluation Training and Certification (Smoke School) in EPA Test Method 9 every six months. First-time training and certification, as well as recertification, are available.
UPCOMING SMOKE SCHOOL DATES AND INFORMATION
Fall 2026: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9am
Contracted Firm: Whitlow Green EPA Smoke School, LLC
Field Certification Location:
Christway Church,
1501 Old Fannin Road,
Flowood, MS 39232
Fees: No Cost for Mississippi Residents or Workers
All fees associated with MDEQ Smoke Schools are paid by MDEQ for Mississippi residents, employees of a company in Mississippi, or contractors directly responsible for evaluating compliance with visible emissions requirements for a company in Mississippi.
ALL PARTICIPANTS: ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by contacting Whitlow Green directly at ( (870) 997-0100, or by completing the registration form and emailing it to wg@smokeschool.net.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Required Training for NEW Participants: Online Lecture
First-time Smoke School participants, or persons holding no recent certification, are required to attend an online lecture prior to the Outdoor Field Certification for an introduction on smoke schools, the principles of opacity, and more. During registration, participants may choose either a live-stream lecture or a self-paced lecture option.
Required Certification for ALL Participants: Outdoor Field Certification
Smoke School certification requires attendance at the outdoor field certification session for new and returning participants.
Participants may claim up to 4 professional development hours (PDH) for completing the online lecture (for the first time or as a refresher), and 1 PDH for field certification
QUESTIONS?
For general MDEQ Smoke School information, please call Bryan Williams with MDEQ’s Air Program Support Branch at 601-961-5799.
