Fire Department to host gas emergency training Aug. 17-18

The Gainesville Fire Department is hosting a “Handling LP Gas Emergencies” class from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 17-18, at Gainesville fire house building. The course is a state certified class that earns college credit. “LP gas is a potential hazard present in most communities and a complete understanding of its hazards is necessary to safely and efficiently handle such an incident. This class will present an overview of LP gas properties and characteristics, as well as provide the opportunity participate in an actual fire attack on an LP tank fire. Topics will include common storage containers in residential and commercial use, and the components of different types of transport vehicles,” a class description from the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute explained. All area fire departments are welcome to attend and receive certification. Call City Hall at 417-679-4858 for more information.