Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute - SMRTC

Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute - SMRTC The MFRI Southern Maryland Regional Training Center delivers training to the following counties in M

MFRI's VISION
The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute is and will continue to be a premier emergency services education organization by developing and delivering high-quality training. We will constantly evolve to address developing trends and needs in emergency services training. MFRI's VALUES
Core values support the mission, shape our culture and reflect that which is important to the Institute.


- Student Success Ensure student success by actively motivating and supporting students.

- Safety Maintain strict safety standards to ensure the well-being of our students and
instructors.

- Academic Excellence Ensure all training courses are of the highest possible quality.
- Integrity Operate according to the highest ethical principles.

- Professionalism Ensure that all faculty, staff and instructors conduct themselves professionally.

- Diversity/Equity Ensure that services are equally available to all and that the diverse group of faculty/ staff, instructors and students are treated with respect and fairness.

- Responsibility Be accountable to customers, both internal and external, for the services provided.

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Region 5 - MFRI – LESRTC
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Region 6- MFRI – SMRTC
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04/01/2026

We have openings in our 9-hour EMT Skills Proficiency Verification class on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This course can be used in conjunction with EMS-218 to satisfy the 24-hour continuing ed for your Maryland State Emergency Medical Technician certification.

If you are interested in taking this course, please use the link below to register.

https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-217-S026-2026/msfs/SMRTC

02/05/2026

You still have time! The EMT Refresher that was to be held beginning February 7 has been moved to February 21, 2026. If you are looking to renew your EMT this cycle don't miss this opportunity. Please use the link below to register.

https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-216-S050-2026/msfs/SMRTC

01/22/2026

New EMT 24-Hour Refresher just opened. Saturday/Sunday - February 7/8 and February 21/22 at 0800. This course will be held at the Southern Maryland Regional Training Center. If you are interested, please use the link below to register.

https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-216-S050-2026/msfs/SMRTC

12/23/2025

Thank You!

On behalf of the Southern Maryland Regional Training Center (SMRTC) and the Firefighter II students, we would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Company 3 and the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 for sending your rescue units to SMRTC on December 22 in support of the Firefighter II Auto Extrication portion of the class.

Simply put—you showed up, you stepped up, and you delivered.

Having real-world apparatus on site makes a tremendous difference in student learning. Your willingness to commit resources, personnel, and time ensured that our students received hands-on, realistic training that goes far beyond the classroom. That kind of support cannot be overstated and never goes unnoticed.

Both departments once again demonstrated what it means to invest in the future of the fire and rescue service in Southern Maryland. Your continued commitment to training and education helps shape safer, more competent firefighters and rescuers for our communities.

Thank you for answering the call—not to an emergency, but to education, mentorship, and service. We truly appreciate your partnership and support and look forward to working together again in the future.

With sincere appreciation and respect,

SMRTC

During the first weekend in December, the Southern Maryland Regional Training Facility energized instructors with 12 hou...
12/17/2025

During the first weekend in December, the Southern Maryland Regional Training Facility energized instructors with 12 hours of high-impact Professional Development Institute (PDI) training.

Saturday’s session featured Mastery Instruction: A Guide for Educators along with a hands-on activities lab that brought concepts to life.

Sunday featured two dynamic PDIs:
Telling Tales: Using Storytelling in Fire & EMS Education — an engaging and powerful look at how narrative can transform student learning.

Enhancing Instructional Decision-Making with the OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) Loop — a brand-new program providing instructors with another effective strategy to improve day-to-day classroom delivery.

Look for another 12-hour PDI weekend to be held at MFRI headquarters in College Park after the holidays.

Aiming to advance your fire career? Join fellow senior administrative personnel, chief officers, and senior company-leve...
12/02/2025

Aiming to advance your fire career? Join fellow senior administrative personnel, chief officers, and senior company-level officers for Staff & Command in Annapolis, MD.

Over five days, the nation’s top emergency services experts will address current and emerging issues facing first responder leadership.

Drawing participants from across the country, the Staff & Command Course also fosters an invaluable opportunity for networking with fellow fire colleagues.

Click here to register: www.mfri.org/sac

11/18/2025

We still have openings in our Emergency Medical Responder Refresher course beginning Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, Co. 2. This course will start at 1800 hours and will be completed on December 12, 2025. If you are interested in taking this course, please use the link below to register.

https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-207-S004-2026/msfs/SMRTC

11/13/2025

You asked, we answered. INTRUCTOR I course! There is still time to register for our upcoming Instructor I course that will be held at the Southern Maryland Regional Training Center. This course will start November 17, 2025 and finish January 21, 2026. If you are interested in taking this course, please use the registration link below to sign up.

https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-110-S024-2026/msfs/SMRTC

11/11/2025

There is still time to register for our DAYTIME 24 hour EMT refresher to be held at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Co. 39, beginning Monday, November 17, 2025 at 0900 hours. This course will be four days long. If you are interested, please use the link below to register for the course.

https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-216-S029-2026/msfs/SMRTC

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10375 Audie Lane
La Plata, MD
20646

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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