Desire to help is key in becoming a firefighter The Starkville Fire Department is looking for those who want to protect others in the community. Posted: Apr 12, 2021 3:47 PM Posted By: Alexis Jones STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - The Starkville Fire Department is looking for those who want to protect others in the community. “You have to have a passion for it,” Savanna Sanchez said. “You have to have a love for actually dealing with people.” Starkville firefighter Savanna Sanchez. She has been a firefighter for almost five years. Sanchez said she originally wanted to join the military, but later decided she wanted to serve her community instead.