The Training Division is responsible for providing educational sessions to members of the fire district to insure that we have the knowledge and tools to respond to the wide variety of emergency calls received each year. In addition to calls for fires in anything from a trash can to a high rise building, today’s firefighters and firefighter/paramedics must be prepared to handle calls for emergency medical service, hazardous materials spills/leaks, automobile extrication, technical rescue (high angle, confined space, water) and structural collapse. The Training Division ensures that the district’s training and operations are in compliance with numerous state and federal laws that govern them.

This division is led by the Deputy Chief – Training who reports to the Chief of the District.

Training Room

The MHFIRE Training Room

Nothing in the world can prepare firefighters and rescue personnel better than the real thing, but MHFire does the best it can with its high-quality personnel training.  Click on the images below to see what we've been doing to make sure that we are ready to protect YOU! MHFire recently hosted a child safety seat inspection class.  Firefighters and Paramedics from five area districts attended the program taught by members of the Central County Fire Protection District, St. Peters, MO. Participating in annual hazardous materials technician refresher training, district members are shown here on a walk-through of patching a leak from a one-ton chlorine cylinder.   District members participate in the practical portion of an ice rescue class at Creve Coeur Lake.       MHFire members practice rope rescue techniques onthe parking garage of West Port Plaza. District paramedics paramedics participate in a biannual Advanced Cardiac Life Support course. District members practice their throw bag technique for water rescue. Members of the Maryland Heights and West Overland Fire Protection Districts practice trench rescue techniques in a seven foot deep trench. The classroom refresher program was followed by a real-time field exercise.