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Publications

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Working in Hot Conditions

Publication date: April 1, 2023

Sam PollyExtension Specialist, Plant Science and TechnologyTo prevent heat-related illnesses, follow the guidelines below when working in temperatures above 75 degrees:Check the weather prediction for temperature, humidity, and heat index.As these ...

Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Small Flock Owners

Publication date: Feb. 15, 2023

Revised by Maria DashekVeterinary Medical Diagnostic LaboratoryAvian influenza (AI) is an infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It readily infects most bird species, including those that are of commercial importance, such as chickens, ...

Basics of AI: Avian Influenza

Publication date: Feb. 15, 2023

Revised by Maria DashekVeterinary Medical Diagnostic LaboratoryAvian influenza (AI) is an infectious respiratory disease that affects a variety of birds. The various strains of virus that cause AI are generally categorized as high or low ...

Taking Shelter From the Storm: Safe Rooms Video

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2023

Reviewed by Michael GoldschmidtUniversity of Missouri ExtensionTopicsSafe roomConstructionEmergency preparednessSevere weatherTornadoNote: For information on drawings and specifications for building a suitable FEMA safe room for your home, please ...

Hurry Up and Wait: Replanting Decisions for Pastures During Drought

Publication date: Jan. 27, 2023

Rob KallenbachDepartment of AgronomyCraig RobertsDepartment of AgronomyDrought typically causes Missouri cattlemen to be concerned about their pastures. These concerns can turn to thoughts of replanting, but such plans may be premature.The major ...

Preparing Petroleum-Powered Vehicles for Winter Weather

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamMU Extension Emergency Management Bob SchultheisMU Extension natural resource engineering specialist in Webster CountyCold weather is hard on cars and trucks and usually causes at least one vehicle around the farm or home to ...

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CEU Company Officer Strategies and Tactics (CO24103)

Oct. 1, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024

blended $375.00

This course offers clear, systematic guidance on how to take control of the fire ground - even under the most adverse conditions. This course identifies best practices to safely and effectively manage fires in residential dwellings, commercial ...

CEU Critical Care 2023-10

Oct. 9, 2023 - Dec. 11, 2023

blended $1,000.00

This course will allow the student to be eligible to take the specialty certification exam for Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) and Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C). The CCP course is designed to prepare paramedics to provide advanced critical care ...

CEU Principles of Emergency Services, Safety and Survival (CO24104)

Oct. 1, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024

blended $375.00

The course is designed to provide information about the fire service's history, modern components of fire and emergency services, and careers with in the industries. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the benefits of ...

CEU Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Response Awareness

online $30.00

This awareness-level course is the first level of first responder certification. A first responder must be properly trained and mentally prepared when called upon to respond to a hazardous material or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident. This ...

Fire Service Science CO24101

online $375.00

The course is designed to provide information needed to interpret emergence scene conditions to implement appropriate strategies and tactics. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply the classification system for a building in ...

EMT Basic Training Entrance Exam

online $50.00

Complete the EMS Education Application First before taking this exam. This EMT entrance exam will test your abilities in 4 areas. Testing areas include math, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and reading with writing sample. You must ...

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Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education

Provides continuing education opportunities for veterinarians and animal owners for CEUs via lectures and seminars.

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