Remembering Missouri's fallen fire heroes
Each year, MU Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute helps honor those firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. FRTI’s collaboration with the Fighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri culminates in two ceremonies: the Candlelight Service and the Memorial Service.
MFA Volunteer Fire Grants help firefighters save lives, protect communities
Grants help Missouri volunteer fire departments buy equipment and training to save lives and protect communities.
Heatstroke can kill quickly in hot cars
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When the news has another tragic story about a child accidentally left in a hot car, parents might believe they could never make a mistake like that. “It’s not just negligent parents or indifferent caregivers. When juggling the demands of work, parenting and daily life, it’s easier than you might think to make a simple but fatal mistake,” says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension health and safety…
VR enhances fire and rescue training
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.
Wind, drought contribute to fires at harvest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Roadway accidents and combine fires make harvest the most dangerous time of the year for those who work in America’s most dangerous occupation – farming, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch.
Former FRTI directors honored by National Fire Heritage Center
Kevin Zumwalt, left, and David Hedrick, right.COLUMBIA, Mo.
MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute director to retire in August 2020
Kevin Zumwalt, longtime director of a fire and rescue training institute, will retire in August 2020 after decades of service and leadership.
MFA Volunteer Fire Grant program honors inaugural winners at Winter Fire School
The MFA Volunteer Fire Grant program awarded $30,175 to 19 Missouri fire departments at the Winter Fire School, supporting rural emergency services.
New aircraft rescue fire fighting specialist announced, 2020
Michael Lloyd, a seasoned firefighter and former Fire Chief from York, Nebraska, has been appointed as the new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Specialist.
Funding available through the MFA Volunteer Fire Grant
MFA Incorporated representatives Craig Childs and Pam Hiller present check
New Region C training coordinator appointed at MU FRTI
Region C Training Coordinator: Aaron Bockhorst of Union, Missouri.
State Farm presents the Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant
State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant awarded $60,000 to support emergency responder training in Missouri.
New grain engulfment rescue training program
A new statewide training program equips Missouri emergency responders with essential skills to safely perform grain engulfment rescues using a mobile simulator.
Appointment of new special operations coordinator at MU FRTI
Ryan Rascher, Special Operations Coordinator
MU FRTI receives gift from State Farm
State Farm folks pictured in the photo are (from left) Columbia State Farm Agents Greg Hill, Stephanie Wilmsmeyer, Brian Hazelrigg, Phyllis Miller, Sales Leader Ryan Kenney, MU FRTI Director David Hedrick, D.J.
Appointment of new curriculum specialist at MU FRTI
Erin McGruder, Curriculum Specialist
MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute to receive federal grant
Center for Domestic Preparedness Building
MU FRTI receives grant from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company’s Heritage Program
Erin Vosbrink of Fireman’s Fund Insurance (center) presents a check to University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) to support Basic Firefighter training.
New regional training coordinator at MU FRTI
Robert Creed will be responsible for coordinating training courses in Missouri State Highway Patrol Region B.
The University of Missouri Extension to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global grant
Engineering Specialist James Rauba (center) presents a certificate and check to the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute from FM Global to support a fire prevention education and training project. Also pictured: Dr.
New regional training coordinator at MU FRTI
Regional Training Coordinator for Region I: Bruce Parton of St. James, Missouri
Fire Service Instructor of the Year awarded
Mark Arnold, Fire Chief, Thayer Fire Department, Instructor of the Year
MU Extension and FRTI establishes an advisory council for the Institute
MU FRTI Advisory Council members in a planning session meeting
MU FRTI receives gift from State Farm
State Farm partnership program with MU FRTI.