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: New Haven/Berger Fire Protection District 103 Dwayne Von Behren Drive New Haven MO

Contact: David Greunke at 573-645-5847 or davidgreunke@newhavenbergerfire.com

Sessions:  18:00-22:00 each Tuesday and Thursday September 2-25, 2025 08:00-17:00 on September 27th.

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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