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Emergency management

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Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction

Hours: 16 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–30 | NFA: Yes | Host requirements: None Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction demonstrates to students nationally recognized principles that, when used appropriately, can lead to community risk ...

Designated Employee Fire Extinguisher Training Program

Hours: 2 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: None The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers who provide portable fire extinguishers for employees in the workplace shall also provide an ...

Real World Haz-Mat ID

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

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Published: Monday, Aug. 21, 2023

With dangerously high temperatures in much of Missouri, here are some relevant news releases and publications from University of Missouri Extension.MU Extension news releasesHot tips for keeping cool, ...

VR enhances fire and rescue training

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – This summer, University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute brought in 25 instructors for a train-the-trainer class on the institute’s new virtual reality system.Through a grant awarded by UM System ...

MU Extension offers help for crops, livestock and people during drought

Published: Wednesday, July 19, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Drought. You're either in it, preparing for it or recovering from it.That’s how University of Missouri Extension specialists describe the sentiments of farm families facing yet another year of uncertainty.“Missouri stands at the ...

Avoid heat-related illness

Published: Monday, June 26, 2023

BUTLER, Mo. — Even if you think you’re getting used to the sweltering weather, you need to watch out for signs of heat-related illness. Forms of heat-related illness include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, says Tammy Roberts, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

EMS Education Application

online $0.00

This application process is the first step towards achieving emergency services education. This course will guide you through the EMS Education Institute application process. You must apply to and be accepted by the EMS Education Institute before ...

CEU Principles of Fire Prevention & Protection Services (CO23108)

April 3, 2023 - June 30, 2023

online $375.00

This course provides information about the fire service's history, modern components of fire and emergency services, and careers within the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the procedures for conducting fire ...

CEU Emergency Services Management (CO23107)

April 3, 2023 - July 30, 2023

blended $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 ...

2023-03 EMS Refresher

Feb. 20, 2023 - March 26, 2023

online $200.00

This online course fulfills the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (MOBEMS) and NREMT’s requirements for a refresher course in continuing medical education for Emergency Medical Technicians at the Basic (EMTB) and Paramedic (EMTP) level ...

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Extension Disaster Education Network

EDEN links Extension educators from across the U.S. and various disciplines, enabling them to use, share and produce resources to reduce the impact of disasters.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Supports citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.

Wildfire Prevention - Missouri Department of Conservation

United States Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map that identifies and labels by intensity general areas of drought throughout the nation, accompanied by written regional drought summaries.

National Drought Mitigation Center

The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), established at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995, helps people and institutions prepare for drought.

MU Alert: Online emergency information center

University of Missouri official source for confirming emergency situations (weather, fire, biological, etc.) including preparedness, procedures and reporting resources.

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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute

FRTI provides comprehensive education and skills training for Missouri’s fire and emergency service responders.

Law Enforcement Training Institute

Providing basic and advanced law enforcement training as well as animal cruelty investigation programs.

Missouri Extension Disaster Education Network

Provides education and technical assistance to individuals and families, local governments, businesses, schools and organizations in preparing and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

Drought Resources

Providing information and resources about drought monitoring and mitigation.

Flood Resources

Current information about flooding; dangers to crops and food quality/safety; how to recover from a flood.

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CEU Company Officer Strategies and Tactics (CO24103)

EMT Basic Training Entrance Exam

EMS Education Application

CEU Principles of Fire Prevention & Protection Services (CO23108)

CEU Emergency Services Management (CO23107)

2023-03 EMS Refresher

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