News
Glenda McGaughey Appointed as MU FRTI Administrative Associate II
July 8, 2010
Director David E. Hedrick of the University of Missouri’s Fire & Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) has announced the appointment of a new staff member for the Institute. Ms. Glenda McGaughey of Columbia, Missouri will be filling the position of Administrative Associate II. Ms McGaughey will be responsible for fiscal and office management at MU FRTI. Glenda has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Columbia College. She has been employed by the University of Missouri since 1991 and has worked a variety of position with the University. Since 2005 she has been with Extension in the Center for Distance and Independent Study (CDIS) as the unit’s business manager. Glenda will be transferring to MU FRTI on July 26. Regarding McGaughey’s appointment, MU FRTI Director Hedrick said, “We look forward to Glenda joining the Institute. She has a proven record of excellence working with Extension and she will be a great asset to our management team.”
Administrative Associate II McGaughey fills the vacancy left by the promotion of MU FRTI’s previous fiscal manager Tiffany Hughes. Ms. Hughes became the Institute’s Fiscal Manager in 2006. Director Hedrick said, “Tiffany provided excellent management of the fiscal activities for the Institute. Her contribution has been an important part of the Institute’s success. We wish her well in her new position as Extension’s Assistant Administrative Manager.”
Fire & Rescue Training Institute
University of Missouri Extension
Larry Wilson Resigns from MU FRTI Specialist Emeritus Position
July 2, 2010
Larry Wilson, MU FRTI Specialist Emeritus, last day with the Institute will be July 10, 2010. Wilson worked as a full time Specialist with the Institute assigned to oversee industrial and safety training. He retired in 1999. After a short hiatus he returned part time as the Institute’s Specialist Emeritus to manage the LP Gas Fire Program. Larry has been a steadfast instructor and program manager for the Institute, and we appreciate his many years of dedicated service. Thank you Larry for all the firefighters you have trained that has enabled better prepared firefighters and safer citizens.
David E. Hedrick, Director
Fire & Rescue Training Institute
University of Missouri Extension
MU FRTI Announces New Regional Training Coordinator
July 1, 2010
Director David E. Hedrick of the University of Missouri’s Fire & Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) has announced a new Regional Training Coordinator for the Institute for Region G. Mr. Roy Sims of West Plains, Missouri is the new interim Training Coordinator in Region G. Regional Training Coordinator positions are part-time positions within the Institute. MU FRTI is a unit within the Division of Extension at the University and is charged with the responsibility for providing comprehensive continuing education training to Missouri’s fire service and emergency response personnel. MU FRTI delivers approximately 260,000 student instructional hours of training each year to firefighters and emergency responders.
Mr. Sims is an Assistant Chief with the West Plains Fire Department, and is the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri (FFAM) Coordinator for Region 9. He has been an Adjunct Instructor with MU FRTI since 2003. Mr. Sims will be responsible for coordinating training courses in Region G (south-central Missouri) which includes the counties of Carter, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, and Wright.
Fire & Rescue Training Institute
University of Missouri Extension
Jerry Miller Retires from MU FRTI Regional Training Coordinator Position
June 1, 2010
After more than twenty years as an Adjunct Instructor with the University of Missouri Extension's Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI), Jerry Miller has requested to resign his position as an Adjunct Instructor and the Region G Training Coordinator for the Institute. Jerry was one of the original Regional Training Coordinators hired by MU FRTI. During his twenty years Jerry has provided dedicated fire service instruction and leadership for the Institute in south-central Missouri. His contribution has directly resulted in the enhanced safety and protection of our citizens, state, and nation.
David E. Hedrick, Director
Fire & Rescue Training Institute
University of Missouri Extension
MU Extension Fire & Rescue Training Institute's Hagans-Reynolds Recognized for 25 Years of Service
May 31, 2010
Gail Hagans-Reynolds, Coordinator for the University of Missouri's Fire & Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) Field Extension Program, was recognized on June 3, 2010 for 25 years of service with the University of Missouri. Gail began her service with MU Printing and Records Management Services in 1985. In 1989 she was hired by MU FRTI. She was promoted to Coordinator for the Field Extension Training Program in 2007. MU FRTI Director David Hedrick said that: "Gail's dedication and commitment to the University and FRTI is evident by her completion of 25 years of service with MU and 21 years with FRTI. We look forward to her continued exceptional work on behalf of the University and the Institute."
Fire & Rescue Training Institute
University of Missouri Extension
MU FRTI Announces the Appointment of a New Regional Training Coordinator
December 9, 2009
Director David E. Hedrick of the University of Missouri's Fire & Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) has announced the appointment of a new Regional Training Coordinator for the Institute for Region H. Angie K. Jones of Maryville, Missouri is the new Training Coordinator in Region H. Regional Training Coordinator positions are part-time positions within the Institute. MU FRTI is a unit within the Division of Extension at the University and is charged with the responsibility for providing comprehensive continuing education training to Missouri's fire service and emergency response personnel. MU FRTI delivers approximately 300,000 student instructional hours of training each year to firefighters and emergency responders.
Jones is a Fire Science Instructor with Hillyard Technical Center, and volunteer firefighter with Maryville Department of Public Safety/Fire Division (DPS/FD). She is also a former training officer for Maryville DPS/FD. She has been an Adjunct Instructor with MU FRTI since 2002. Jones will be responsible for coordinating training courses in Region H (north-west Missouri) which includes the counties of Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Worth. Regarding Jones' appointment as a Regional Training Coordinator, MU FRTI Director Hedrick said, "Angie is a dedicated fire instructor who brings a high level of knowledge and experience to the job. She has a proven record of excellence in training, and we look forward to Angie's continued work with the Institute in this new job position."
Fire & Rescue Training Institute
University of Missouri Extension
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