12-hour Courses
101 – Courtroom Preparation and Testimony for First Responders – CANCELLED
102 – Fire Cause Determination
103 – Incident Command for Highrise Operations
104 – Incident Command System for Structural Collarpse Incidents – CANCELLED
105 – Introduction to Emergency Management for Fire Service
101 – Courtroom Preparation and Testimony For First Responders – CANCELLED
NFA Instructor
This course will provide the necessary tools for all emergency responders who may be called upon for depositions or courtroom testimony relevant to facts witnessed on arrival at a scene as a first responder. This 2-day course will emphasize the importance of reporting factual events. It also will address the need to improve report-writing skills after witnessing an event and oral presentation skills, if asked to describe the event in a court of law. The intent of this course is to prepare all emergency responders, with emphases on volunteer firefighters, to present information to the legal system.
ACE Credit Recommendation:
In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement and Technical Speech.
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102 – Fire Cause Determination
Russell Mason, Chief, Central County Fire and Rescue
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William Zieres, Deputy Chief, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
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The cause of a fire should be of utmost importance to all firefighters. If the cause cannot be determined, then an incendiary fire cannot be ruled out. This course, developed by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, introduces the firefighter to the following principles of fire cause determination: identifying the point of origin, post fire scene safety, indicators of incendiary fire causes, and scene security. This course fulfills twelve of the 24 hour prerequisite for the 40-hour Fire Investigation course. (Note: This course is not applicable toward DFS investigator recertification) (POST 10-Technical, 1-Interpersonal)
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103 – Incident Command For Highrise Operations
NFA Instructor
This course is designed to assist emergency response officers who have responsibility for managing highrise incidents. This includes organizing resources, developing strategies and managing tactical operations to protect life, and to minimize damage during an incident. Students attending should have a working knowledge of basic Incident Command System organization; working knowledge of strategy and tactics for structural firefighting; knowledge of building construction; and understanding of the type of building systems existing in highrise buildings.
ACE Credit Recommendation:
In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Medical Services Administration, or Emergency Management.
This course can be used as credit towards the MU FRTI Fire Officer Certificate Program.
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104 – Incident Command System For Structural Collapse Incidents – CANCELLED
NFA Instructor
This 2-day course is designed to provide fire officers with an understanding of command operations at structural collapse incidents. Students completing this course will be able to describe the aspects of a structural collapse; explain basic command procedures and ICS organizational structure; identify various resource levels, types, and capabilities used for structural collapse incidents; identify critical factors and issues that affect scene management; describe all unique operational considerations used at a structural collapse incident; describe all response operations phases associated with a structural collapse incident; and describe the technical rescue expertise and equipment required for safe operations and effective incident management.
ACE Credit Recommendation:
In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Public Administration, or Emergency Medical Services.
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105 – Introduction To Emergency Management For Fire Service
Connie Burnham, Exercise/Evaluation Specialist, MU FRTI
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This course is designed to identify basic definitions, concepts and systems utilized within the emergency management discipline. The course includes the identification of hazards and risks for activities found within the four phases of emergency management. It addresses federal, state and local roles and responsibilities in a major disaster, with an emphasis on government coordination and the solutions to complicated problems that frequently arise in disasters. This 2-day course is designed for fire fighters, local jurisdiction officials, emergency managers, volunteers and other emergency service personnel.
ACE Credit Recommendation:
In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Medical, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or Public Safety.
This course can be used as credit towards the MU FRTI Fire Officer Certificate Program.
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