River City Rescue
Advanced Training and Education for Safety Professionals
River City Rescue Weekend
SAVE THE DATE:
September 12-14, 2025
Eureka Fire Training Center
18765 Historic Rte 66
Pacific, MO 63069
River City Rescue Weekend Registration is Open!
Class Registration
Join us for the River City Rescue Weekend, a premier event dedicated to advancing the skills and knowledge of first responders. Scheduled for September 12–14, 2025, at the Eureka Fire Training Center in Pacific, Missouri, this weekend offers an immersive experience for professionals in Fire, Police, and EMS services.
All participants will receive breakfast and lunch during the event, and merchandise will be available for purchase on-site. This event is an excellent opportunity to network with peers and enhance your professional capabilities.
Become a Sponsor
The River City Rescue H.O.T. Weekend relies on the generous support of sponsors to provide high-quality training experiences for first responders. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, each offering unique benefits.
By becoming a sponsor, your organization will play a vital role in enhancing the skills of our emergency services personnel.
Meet The Instructors
About River City Rescue
River City Rescue’s upcoming training weekend in St. Louis, MO offers hands-on scenarios and classroom sessions for Fire, Police, and EMS professionals. The event fosters education, practical training, and networking among thousands of peers, including Firefighters, Officers, Chiefs, and other safety personnel.
River City Rescue Weekends
Traning classes covering the latest technologies and techniques in rescue service for first responders taught by proven leaders in the industry
RIVER CITY RESCUE WEEKEND
September 12-14, 2025
Eureka Fire Training Center
18765 Historic Rte 66
Pacific, MO 63069
Classroom Sessions
AM Classes start at 8am and PM classes start at 1
Friday AM
Intro and Welcome
Instructor: Chief Bartlemass
Duration: 15–30 minutes
Elevator Basics: Safety, Firefighter Response, and Technical Rescue
Instructor: Brian Scudder
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Mayday and Lessons Learned from Rescue Responses
Instructor: Matt Sleet
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Friday PM
Response Considerations, Code Challenges, and Lessons Learned from Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies
Instructors: John Orlando and Steve Kimker
Duration: 4 hours
Saturday AM
Fires You Should Know – Facts, Fiction, and Folklore
Instructors: Brian Gettemeier and Tim Frankenberg
Duration: 4 hours
Saturday PM
When the Battery Hits the Fan. The Realities and Risks of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires, Overhauling, Handling, and Disposal. With live fire demonstrations
Instructors: Tim Ferretti and Andrew Dilliard
Duration: 4 hours
Sunday AM
The Big Picture: Maximizing Tactical Impact on the Fireground!
Instructors: Jim Silvernail and Nick Peppard
Duration: 4 hours
Sunday PM
Preparing for Urban and Suburban Flood Rescues
Instructor: Dave Cruz
Duration: 2+ hours
Hands-On Training Classes
Friday
Rescue Medicine Operations
Instructors: Rescue Redefined & SLEMS
Duration: 2–4 hours
Saturday
Rotators for Rescue Operations
Instructors: Rescue Redefined
Duration: 8 hours
Modern Fires Demand a Modern Mindset: Max Fire Box Phase I & II Burn & Learn with Acquired Structure Thermal Imaging Drills
Instructors: Max Fire Box and Group
Duration: 8 hours
Sunday
Lift. Break. Extricate
Instructors: Rescue Redefined
Duration: 8 hours
Saving Your Own: FAST
Instructors: TBD
Duration: 8 hours
Multi-Day or Extended Classes
Saturday–Sunday
Jet Boat Rescue Class
Instructors: Brian Windle and Joe Smart
Duration: 16 hours
Friday–Sunday
Swiftwater Vehicle Rescue Class
Instructor: Jeff Johnson (PFD Warriors)
Duration: 24 hours
BECOME A 2025 SPONSOR
Register for the 2025 River City Rescue Weekend!
Register for upcoming events now to get training and product knowledge from some of the best trainers in the industry. Classes start soon!
SAVE THE DATE:
River City Rescue Weekend
September 12-14, 2025
Eureka Fire Training Center
18765 Historic Rte 66
Pacific, MO 63069