Programs

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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI)

MU FRTI provides effective, standards-based, quality training and education to fire and emergency service professionals, and helps enable them to make a significant impact on the protection of lives and property of the citizens in our communities.

Events

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December 24, 2024 - December 25, 2024

Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking - CP25243
Man rolling up a fire hose.

December 31, 2024

Introduction to the Fire Service - CP25181
A group sitting around a table with computers and walkie talkies.

January 6, 2025 - January 7, 2025

Preparing for Initial Company Operations - CP25114
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January 9, 2025

Firefighter Friendly Thermal Imaging - CP25162

Resources

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.

Meet the experts

Conne Burnham
Conne Burnham

Emergency Management Coordinator/State Specialist - Extension Disaster Education Network

Gail Hagans-Reynolds, EDUCATIONAL PGM COOR III
Gail Hagans-Reynolds

FRTI Educational Program Coordinator