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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI)

Regional coordinators

FRTI statewide survey

The University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) is conducting a statewide survey to assess the current training needs of Missouri’s fire service. The results will guide the development of targeted training initiatives and allow comparison of trends since the 2017 survey. We request one response per department, ideally reflecting the perspective of its leadership. All individual and departmental information will remain confidential and reported only in aggregate. Findings will enable the development of a comprehensive report to establish benchmarks and set priorities for future training programs. Your organizations participation is critical to ensuring an accurate assessment and effective planning for Missouri’s fire service. The survey is estimated to take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. You must complete the survey in a single session.

Take the Survey

Missouri Mutual Aid regions map

Regional training coordinators for the institute are located throughout the state and assist in scheduling training. The state is divided into nine geographic areas following the Missouri State Highway Patrol troop regions. Contact your coordinator directly or the institute’s office at 800-869-3476 if you would like to have MU FRTI deliver a course in your department.

Regional training coordinators

Region A

  • Bob Little — Counties: Bates, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte
  • Roger Meyers — Counties: Benton, Carroll, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Ray, Saline

Region B

  • Charlie Peel — Counties: Adair, Chariton, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan

Region C

  • Aaron Bockhorst — Counties: Franklin, Jefferson, St. Louis
  • Mike Cherry — Counties: Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles, Warren
  • Jeremy Freeman — Counties: Perry, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Washington

Region D

  • Kelly Davis — Counties: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Vernon
  • Bruce Parton — Counties: Christian, Dallas, Greene, Hickory, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Webster

Region E

  • Jeremy Freeman — Counties: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard, Wayne

Region F

  • Kara Wehmeyer — Counties: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Gasconade, Howard, Miller, Moniteau, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage

Region G

  • Mark Arnold — Counties: Carter, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, Wright

Region H

  • Bob Little — Counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Worth

Region I

  • Bruce Parton — Counties: Crawford, Dent, Laclede, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski