Fire and rescue

Flashover training

Flashovers are some of the most dangerous situations for firefighters. At FRTI, firefighters are taught to recognize the signs and symptoms of rollovers and flashovers and to avoid backdrafts.

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Real World Haz-Mat ID - CH23103

Event date: March 29, 2023

Event time: | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cape Girardeau, MO

Hours: 4 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–30 | CEUs: Yes | Host requirements: NoneThis course meets the objectives of NFPA 472, 2008 standard and OSHA 29 CFR1910.120. Topics include: Use of various identification clues, ...

Vehicle Rescue: Technician - CR23121

Event date: March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023

Birch Tree,

Hours: 16 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–24 | POST: Yes | CEU: YesToday vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped victim from a ...

Vehicle Rescue: Technician - CP23270

Event date: March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023

Urbana,

DescriptionHours: 16 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–24 | POST: Yes | CEU: YesToday vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped ...

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer - CP23243

Event date: April 1, 2023 - May 5, 2023

Hillsboro,

Description:Hours: 40 | Prerequisites: Yes | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: NoneThis course is designed to prepare students to meet and exceed the specific job functions as identified in NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer. ...

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Former FRTI directors honored by National Fire Heritage Center

Published: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022

Kevin Zumwalt, left, and David Hedrick, right.COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kevin Zumwalt and David Hedrick, former directors of the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute, have been awarded the 2022 Benjamin Franklin Writer's Silver Award from the National Fire ...

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute director to retire

Published: Thursday, May 14, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kevin D. Zumwalt, director of the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI), will retire this August.“After a distinguished career, Kevin Zumwalt leaves us with the legacy of a safer Missouri and a ...

New aircraft rescue fire fighting specialist announced

Published: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020

Director Kevin D. Zumwalt of the University of Missouri’s Fire & Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) has announced the appointment of a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Specialist for the Institute, Mr. Michael Lloyd of York, Nebraska. The ...

Funding available through the MFA Volunteer Fire Grant

Published: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

MFA Incorporated representatives Craig Childs and Pam Hiller present checks to MU FRTI Director Kevin Zumwalt and staff.The University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) in partnership with MFA Incorporated and CoBank, recently ...

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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute Annual Report 2021

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2022

Greetings from Columbia and the University of Missouri. As the interim director for the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI), I hope that you find our annual report informational and it provides a better understanding of the breadth of the ...

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute Annual Report 2020

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

As the fiscal year began on July 1, 2019, the future looked great for fire service training in the state. Funding levels looked to increase to allow more training opportunities for first responders throughout Missouri, which in turn would provide for ...

Rules for Missouri Fire Protection Districts

Publication date: May 1, 2020

Ballard Local Government SeriesAcknowledgmentsThe purpose of this manual is to help fire protection district officials understand and comply with the state’s requirements. It is, first and foremost, the work of the late John Ballard. This edition ...

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute Annual Report 2019

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2020

As the fiscal year began, faculty and staff of the Institute felt this year was going to be a great year for the fire service in the state. Funding levels were forecasted to increase which would allow more training opportunities for first responders ...

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Instructor Resource Kit

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

$225.00

IFSTA offers high-quality teaching materials in all-inclusive kits and the ability to easily customize the curriculum at any time — all at an affordable price.This Instructor Resource Kit (IRK) provides easy storage and all the instructional ...

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Curriculum

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

$162.00

The Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Curriculum builds upon the excellence of IFSTA instructional materials. Instructors know they can count on IFSTA to provide accurate, customizable, and complete curriculum. IFSTA’s ...

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CEU Principles of Emergency Services, Safety, and Survival (CO23106)

online $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 Company Officer Strategies and Tactics (CO23105)

online $375.00

The course is designed to prepare students to assess emergency incident scenes and devise appropriate strategies and tactics. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop an initial action plan, given size-up information for an ...

CEU Emergency Services Leadership CO23104

Sept. 26, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022

online $375.00

The course is designed to prepare students to address the always-changing issues that leaders face within the fire service. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply human resource policies and procedures; recommend action for ...

CEU Emergency Services Management

July 1, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2022

online $375.00

The course is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities for students to function as an administrative manager. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to direct unit members during a training evolution; prepare a budget ...

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Missouri NIMS Incident Command System Training Matrix (PDF)

The MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute, recognized by the State Emergency Management Agency as a training provider for NIMS ICS, created this matrix to show training needed to comply with the NIMS Integration Center 2016 guidance document.

Missouri Statewide Fire Survey, 2005 (PDF)

This document details characteristics of Missouri fire departments based on a statewide survey of Missouri fire services conducted in 2003.

MU FRTI 2017 Fire Service Training Survey Report (PDF)

This document reports on a 2017 statewide survey of the current and unaddressed training needs of Missouri’s fire service.

MU FRTI Course Registration Form (PDF)

Use this form to register for an in-person training course offered by the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute.

MU FRTI Course Sign Up List (PDF)

Use this form to submit a list of personnel registered for an in-person training course offered by the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute.

MU FRTI Instructor Criteria (PDF)

Individuals teaching courses on behalf of the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute must meet the criteria specified in this document.

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