The Holton Fire Department Firefighter I & II Course is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to prepare individuals for state certification and service as a professional or volunteer firefighter. This course follows the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications and covers both Firefighter I and Firefighter II levels.
Participants will engage in a structured curriculum that includes classroom instruction, practical skill development, and live fire scenarios. Topics include fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment (PPE), search and rescue, ventilation, ladders, hose operations, fire suppression, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and incident command.
Course Features:
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Meets Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) certification standards
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Led by certified instructors with real-world firefighting experience
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Blended learning model using IFSTA’s ResourceOne online platform
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Skills evaluations and written testing included
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Designed for both new recruits and active department members seeking certification
Eligibility:
Open to individuals sponsored by a fire department. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of certification testing and capable of meeting physical demands of the fire service.
Course Duration:
Approximately 180 hours of instruction, spanning several months with evening and weekend sessions to accommodate working professionals.
Location:
Holton Fire Department, Holton, Kansas
This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enter the fire service or expand their qualifications in preparation for leadership and advanced response roles.
- Manager: Mat Conger
- Manager: Nathan Decker
- Manager: Robert Reed
- Manager: Brandon Shaw
- Teacher: Brian Flott
- Teacher: Gabriel Schultz
Holton Fire Department – Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Course
The Holton Fire Department Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare emergency responders to recognize, evaluate, and safely respond to hazardous materials incidents. This course meets the requirements of NFPA 472/1072 and is aligned with OSHA 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) standards.
Participants will learn to identify hazardous substances, understand risk assessment principles, and implement defensive response actions to protect themselves, the public, and the environment. The course includes both Awareness- and Operations-level instruction, with practical, scenario-based training.
Course Topics Include:
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Hazard identification using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
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Recognition and classification of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats
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Use of DOT placards and container identification
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Scene safety and isolation procedures
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) overview
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Decontamination procedures and responder safety
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Evidence preservation and criminal/terrorist activity awareness
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Incident command and communication roles
Course Features:
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Fulfills Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) certification requirements
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Delivered by certified instructors with hazardous materials response experience
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Combines classroom instruction with hands-on skill stations and simulated scenarios
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Ideal for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management personnel
Eligibility:
Open to individuals sponsored by a fire or emergency response agency. Participants should be physically capable of performing required skills and be 18 years or older at the time of testing.
Course Duration:
Approximately 24–32 hours of instruction, typically delivered over several evenings and/or weekends.
Location:
Holton Fire Department, Holton, Kansas
This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective response to hazardous materials incidents and is a required component for Firefighter I certification.
- Manager: Nathan Decker
- Manager: Brandon Shaw