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The MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute’s emblem, with the traditional fire service Maltese cross and the lamp of knowledge, symbolizes the primacy of education in the delivery of fire and emergency services.

When responding to a fire, rescue, hazardous materials incident, or other emergency event, emergency responders rely on the unsurpassed expertise and technical hands-on training they receive from our programs. We focus on providing effective, standards-based, quality training and education to fire and emergency service professionals. We help enable them to make a significant impact on the protection of lives and property of the citizens in our communities. MU FRTI provides:

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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

Monte OlsonBallard 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. ...

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 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 ...

Chief Officer, 4th Edition Instructor Resource Kit

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

$220.00

The Instructor Resource Kit (IRK) provides teaching materials in an all-inclusive and discounted kit for instructors. The IRK provides easy storage and all the instructional materials needed throughout a course based on Chief Officer, 4th Edition. ...

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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 ...

CEU Emergency Services Leadership CO24102

July 17, 2023 - Oct. 6, 2023

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 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 ...

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

April 4, 2023 - April 30, 2023

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 ...

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