This introductory course for new fire service personnel acquaints participants with the basics of fireground duties. Discussions address fire service history, organization, fireground safety, and fire behavior. We will discuss and demonstrate basic hose practices, ground ladder practices, ventilation techniques and introduce proper procedures for using self-contained breathing apparatus and fire service hand tools. Practical evolutions designed to reinforce participants' skills are included. This class will meet all the prerequisites to participate in live-fire training evolutions.

Host: Southern Webster County Fire Protection District 215 West Market Street Seymour MO

Contact: David Smith at 417-241-1770 or swcfpd368@gmail.com

Sessions:  April 4, 2025 18:00-22:00; April 5-6  08:00-17:00 both days; April 11 18:00-22:00; April 12-13 08:00-17:00 both days

Partners: Missouri Division of Fire Safety

Funding provided by the Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission. State Funding sources include the DFS General Revenue (GR) Fire Training Fund and Fire
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