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.
October 9, 2026 * 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
October 10, 2026 * 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 11 * 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 16, 2026 * 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
October 17, 2026 * 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 18, 2026 * 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Host Agency: North Callaway Fire Protection District: PO Box 62 * Kingdom City, MO 65262
Class Location: North Callaway Fire Protection District: 5144 Old US Highway 40 * Kingdom City, MO 65262
Contact Matt Walton - (314) 761-7792* waltonm@health.missouri.edu
