Training cancellations at Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute raise concerns about instructor availability

Feb 27, 2025

Board members and chiefs said multiple fire‑service classes were canceled at the last minute by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, causing scheduling disruptions. County and regional training centers have held meetings to address instructor availability and personnel changes at the Southern Maryland Training Center.

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Brian Cooper, assistant county fire chief, told the Emergency Services Board that several classes run through the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) have been canceled at the last minute because instructors failed to appear, leaving students and training coordinators unable to proceed.

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