training

The members of the Oran Fire Protection District are trained to a high professional
level. Over 75 percent of the members are certified by the State of Missouri as
Professional Firefighters at the NFPA Firefighter 2 level.
We also have many members who exceed this level of training. Some members are
certified as Fire Officer 1and 2, Instructor 1 and 2, Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator
with the State of Missouri.

We have also had members complete the Executive Fire Officer training program at
the National Fire Academy in Emittsburg, Maryland. This was accomplished through a
low cost program offered by the Federal Government. This is some of the most
advanced firefighter training available in the United States.

Our members are also certified to operate at hazardous material incidents. We have
some members who are certified as Hazardous Material Technicians. This allows
even more aggressive actions when dealing with toxic substances.

All new members are required to complete an extensive amount of training which
includes over 240 hours of training in the first year alone. We have hosted many
classes provided by the University of Missouri in our community.

The Oran Fire Protection District has coordinated and presented three firefighter 2
classes and assisted in another in the last five years. These classes were presented
to Oran F.P.D. members, and area departments.

These classes start in January and conclude in June. They meet once a week for four
hours and on average every other weekend for one full day. Classes consists of both
lecture and practical skills. Live burn evolutions are also completed towards the end
of the curriculum. This provides valuable experience with real fires under controlled
conditions.

The Oran Fire Department has provided public education classes to the Oran Public
Schools, Guardian Angel Catholic School and Lori’s Little Rascals since 1990.

Oran has utilized Learn not to Burn materials from the National Fire Protection
Association since 1990 for all grades K-6. These programs have been proven
effective in reducing fires. The program also has improved the response and actions
of children when an emergency does occur.

The schools and daycare have been supportive of these programs through additional
instruction by their staff the entire school year.

Training and education are important aspects of any organization. The Oran Fire
Protection District’s training program reflects this importance through the leadership
role we have established in the area of firefighter training and education.

Following are some photographs of various training exercises conducted by our
department in 2005.