Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pumper (CP27124)
August 10, 2026 - August 14, 2026In-person
This course is designed for individuals who are new to operating a pumper, anticipate future promotion to that position or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri driver/operator pumper certification exam. In this class, students will build on the knowledge and experience received in the driver/operator core class, discuss duties…
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Mobile Water Supply (CP27125)
August 13, 2026 - August 14, 2026In-person
This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Mobile Water Supply certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and responsibilities of the driver/operator, apparatus maintenance, and mobile water supply operation and…
Handling LP Gas Emergencies (CH27100)
August 15, 2026In-person
LP gas is a potential hazard present in most communities and a complete understanding of its hazards is necessary to safely and efficiently handle such an incident. This class will present an overview of LP gas properties and characteristics, as well as provide the opportunity participate in an actual fire attack on an LP tank fire. Topics will…
Vehicle Fire Fighting (CP27152)
August 15, 2026In-person
One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicles fires based upon: vehicle design; operating fuel,…
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial (CP27126)
August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-person
This course is pending DFS curriculum release and subsequent train the trainers. This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Aerial Device certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and responsibilities of the driver/…
Surface Water Rescue (CR27118)
August 17, 2026 - August 18, 2026In-person
This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to perform rescue operations in slow moving water emergencies. Topics include pre-planning, personal protective equipment, search parameters, incident action plans, surface rescue techniques, witness interview techniques, deploying rescue aids, and use of watercraft and helicopter…
School Bus Rescue (CP27106)
August 18, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-person
Multiple casualty incidents tax most departments equipment and personnel resources. Is your agency prepared? This course is designed to introduce participants to the difficult problem of handling an incident with multiple patients. The most frequent of these are school bus accidents. Instructors will demonstrate techniques of extrication…
Swiftwater Rescue (CR27119)
August 19, 2026 - August 20, 2026In-person
This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to perform rescue operations in fast moving water emergencies. Topics include pre-planning, personal protective equipment, search parameters, incident action plans, swiftwater rescue techniques, advanced rope systems in the aquatic environment, and use of watercraft and helicopters…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Changing Economic and Physical Boundaries (CP27134)
August 19, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will discuss and learn about the financial impact city and county economic development boards can have on ambulance and fire protection districts and what responsibilities cities, counties, and such districts have regarding representation of such districts on those city and county economic development boards.…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Changing Economic and Physical Boundaries (CP27135)
August 19, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will discuss and learn about the financial impact city and county economic development boards can have on ambulance and fire protection districts and what responsibilities cities, counties, and such districts have regarding representation of such districts on those city and county economic development boards.…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training (CP27151)
August 22, 2026In-person
This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts and Missouri Ambulance Association has developed the curriculum used in this class to assist new board members in understanding…
Vehicle Fire Fighting (CP27147)
August 24, 2026 - August 25, 2026In-person
One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicles fires based upon: vehicle design; operating fuel,…
Vehicle Fire Fighting (CP27148)
August 26, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-person
One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicles fires based upon: vehicle design; operating fuel,…
Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents (CH27101)
August 29, 2026In-person
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production, this class will familiarize you with nurse tanks,…
The Lithium-Ion Revolution (CP27154)
August 29, 2026In-person
Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder. What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do when they fail. This presentation is filled with…
The Lithium-Ion Revolution (CP27149)
September 10, 2026 - September 11, 2026In-person
Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder. What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do when they fail. This presentation is filled with…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (CP27160)
September 11, 2026 - September 12, 2026In-person
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive driver training and safety program, including classroom instruction,…
Vehicle Fire Fighting (CP27117)
September 12, 2026In-person
One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicles fires based upon: vehicle design; operating fuel,…
First Due: Pre-Planning for the Company Officer (CP27105)
September 15, 2026In-person
This course prepares the student to complete preplanning operations at the company officer level. Direct correlation to NFPA 1031 (with reverences to NFPA 1, 13, 25, 72, and 101.) Topics: Preplanning the preplan, What is the goal?, The devil is in the details, Finding a format that works at 3 a.m. How to organize information and make it…
Through the Lock (CP27155)
September 17, 2026In-person
Through the lock forcible entry is one of the most overlooked and under-utilized forcible entry techniques. This technique is often thought to be too slow or too complex for many fireground applications. That is simply not true. This class is designed to teach the student a less destructive way of making entry into an occupancy when…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (CP27111)
September 18, 2026 - September 19, 2026In-person
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive driver training and safety program, including classroom instruction,…
Farm Machinery Rescue (CP27108)
September 18, 2026 - September 19, 2026In-person
This course starts with a quick review of Vehicle Rescue: Technician, specifically the types of extrication equipment. The remaining part of the course will define the classifications of industrial and agricultural vehicles, the anatomy of industrial and agricultural vehicles, size-up considerations when responding to agricultural incidents,…
Firefighter Friendly Thermal Imaging (CP27156)
September 18, 2026In-person
Thermal imaging can be a misunderstood discipline. It is of immense value in functional mitigation, but is accompanied by inherent dangers. These dangers are most often associated with misinterpreting the display and deficient appreciation for the camera’s intrinsic limitations. This class evaluates the benefits afforded to the common…
Firefighter Friendly Thermal Imaging (CP27158)
September 19, 2026In-person
Thermal imaging can be a misunderstood discipline. It is of immense value in functional mitigation, but is accompanied by inherent dangers. These dangers are most often associated with misinterpreting the display and deficient appreciation for the camera’s intrinsic limitations. This class evaluates the benefits afforded to the common…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Referendums, Providing Employee Benefits, and Purchasing Review (CP27136)
September 24, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn how citizens can require the board of directors of ambulance and fire protection districts to hold elections on ballot issues, called referendums, through initiative petitions.Participants will also learn about a special initiative petition process to remove directors of such districts through recall…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Referendums, Providing Employee Benefits, and Purchasing Review (CP27137)
September 24, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn how citizens can require the board of directors of ambulance and fire protection districts to hold elections on ballot issues, called referendums, through initiative petitions.Participants will also learn about a special initiative petition process to remove directors of such districts through recall…
Basic Pump Operations (CP27115)
September 25, 2026 - September 26, 2026In-person
This course designed to meet portions of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications. Topics will focus on the various types of pumps used on fire apparatus including shifting mechanisms, primers, relief valves and controls. Pump safety and operations will be covered, as well as, basic pump maintenance. The class is…
Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents (CH27102)
September 26, 2026In-person
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production, this class will familiarize you with nurse tanks,…
Active Killer Tabletop (CP27127)
October 22, 2026In-person
Lecture and tabletop exercises designed to familiarize responding organizations with the implementation of a Unified Command structure to effectively mitigate an Active Killer incident. FD/PD students will work together through all phases of the initial response and first operational period of an incident. (EMS CEUS: EMT/Paramedic/Registered…
Bridging the Gap - A Firefighter’s Role for the Active Killer (CP27128)
October 23, 2026In-person
You have just been dispatched to a school in your still area for an active shooter, and you are going to be one of the first arriving companies. What’s your plan of action? In this course, students will learn the changes that law enforcement has made to improve outcomes and also learn how the role of fire and EMS have changed and…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Elections, Candidate Filings, and Candidate Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27138)
October 27, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the election process for ambulance and fire protection districts, including the calling for elections,available ballot subjects, payment of election cost, prohibitions on such districts during elections, different types of elections, and key election milestone dates.Participants will also learn the…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Elections, Candidate Filings, and Candidate Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27139)
October 27, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the election process for ambulance and fire protection districts, including the calling for elections,available ballot subjects, payment of election cost, prohibitions on such districts during elections, different types of elections, and key election milestone dates.Participants will also learn the…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Donations and Fundraising and Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27140)
November 17, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about state prohibitions on charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, etc.) by ambulance and fire protection districts and the penalties for conducting charitable gaming by such districts.Participants will also review the Internal Revenue Code requirements for and prohibitions on aspects of charitable…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Donations and Fundraising and Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27141)
November 17, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about state prohibitions on charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, etc.) by ambulance and fire protection districts and the penalties for conducting charitable gaming by such districts.Participants will also review the Internal Revenue Code requirements for and prohibitions on aspects of charitable…
Fire Don't Care (CP27103)
November 21, 2026In-person
The fires we fight are an equal opportunity creator of chaos and will kill and/or injure any firefighter without discretion or discrimination. The fire doesn’t care. After investigating hundreds of firefighter fatalities in the United States, NIOSH (National Institute of Safety and Health) has determined the top five issues surrounding these…
No Exceptions Leadership - Leadership for the Real World Fire Officer (CP27114)
December 3, 2026In-person
In the fire service we frequently discuss and encourage our members to continually train on and practice the basic, fundamental skills of our craft. We espouse the critical nature of mastering the most used skills for our success, the safety of victims and the safety of our members. Whether it’s moving a hose line, pumping a truck or forcing…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Board & Chief: An Effective Leadership Team (CP27142)
December 9, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the expectations and responsibilities for members of the board of directors of ambulance and fire protection districts and the role and responsibilities for the chief administrator. Participants will also learn about the limitations of individual director authority.Participants will also discuss…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Board & Chief: An Effective Leadership Team (CP27143)
December 9, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the expectations and responsibilities for members of the board of directors of ambulance and fire protection districts and the role and responsibilities for the chief administrator. Participants will also learn about the limitations of individual director authority.Participants will also discuss…
Tactical Decision Making from the Right Seat (CP27112)
January 6, 2027In-person
The officer in the right seat will determine from the onset, the success or not of the incident. As the first line goes, so goes the call could not be any truer when considering the decisions make initially by the first due officer. The fate of the call, in many cases, rests on that first due officer and his/her ability to get it…
Virtual Reality Simulation for First Arriving Units and Officers (CP27102)
January 21, 2027 - January 22, 2027In-person
Officers and first arriving units on single- and multi-family residential structure fires face many challenges and often fewer resources than needed for full incident mitigation. This course is designed to refresh students on primary incident management skills while providing the opportunity for hands-on, simulated application in a virtual…
Exterior Live Fire Skills (CP27118)
March 20, 2027In-person
This class utilizes classroom, demonstration, and hands-on skills training that enables students to safely and effectively attack common exterior fire situations. Topics include size-up, hose stream management, car fires, dumpster fires, gas cylinder and flammable liquid fires. This course is taught in a lecture/practical format, including “…