This introductory course for new fire service personnel acquaints participants with the basics of fireground duties. Discussions address fire service history, organization,  or  or mwheeler@maryvillemo.mwheeler 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: Maryville Fire Department 101 North Vine Street Maryville MO

Contact: Morgan Wheeler at 660-562-3209 mwheeler@maryvillemo.gov

Sessions:  18:00-22:00 each Monday and Wednesdays starting March 11, 2026 thru April 27 and  08:00-17:00 on May 2, 2026

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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