[Press Release] : MEDIA ADVISORY: Fire Department Hosting Fire Fighter Survival Training

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Assistant Chief Brad Fraizer
Office - 573-874-7557 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday

Fire Department Hosting Fire Fighter Survival Training

COLUMBIA, MO (May 26, 2015) - The Columbia Fire Department is hosting department wide training in fire fighter survival techniques at the Columbia Fire Department Training Academy, 700 Big Bear Boulevard.

The purpose of this course is to develop strategies and tactics for self-rescue of trapped fire fighters.  This course teaches the skills and self-confidence to master different life saving techniques.

This training is being presented by Local Emergency Training Specialists and valued at approximately $15,000.  This course was made possible by grant funds through the State of Missouri.

This hands on training involves many props, including a semi-tractor trailer as well as trainers from around the state and provides an excellent opportunity for media to see and film some very unique training.   Media representatives are invited to the Training Academy at 9:00am on May 27 to speak with fire department representaives and see first hand what is being presented.



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