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Holton Fire Department Haz-Mat Awareness and Operations

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:

  • Hazard identification using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

  • Recognition and classification of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats

  • Use of DOT placards and container identification

  • Scene safety and isolation procedures

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) overview

  • Decontamination procedures and responder safety

  • Evidence preservation and criminal/terrorist activity awareness

  • Incident command and communication roles

Course Features:

  • Fulfills Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) certification requirements

  • Delivered by certified instructors with hazardous materials response experience

  • Combines classroom instruction with hands-on skill stations and simulated scenarios

  • 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.

Category: Holton Fire Department (KS)

Larkspur FPD - Instructor I- 2024

This course provides fire & emergency services instructors basic knowledge & methodologies for training preparation & delivery.  Students will receive detailed performance test information for evaluation, as well as performance standards.

 

 PRE-COURSE WORK: 

A copy of the IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Instructor (9th edition) book will need to be purchased by the student or your agency.

 

PREQUISITES TO ATTEND:

All applicants must submit on Department letterhead, a letter of endorsement showing that the applicant holds a minimum of three (3) years of experience from any of the following: Fire service, emergency medical, emergency response, or wildland fire service.

 

Note: Colorado applicants only!  If something changes and you are no longer to attend that is ok, but please notify us so we can open that seat for another student.  Thank You.


Category: Larkspur Fire Protection District (CO)

Latent Investigation and Forensic Evidence

This 45-hour course addresses the critical skills essential to the effective collection, packaging, preservation, processing, and testing of evidence from a fire/explosive scene. This course also includes a review of type of explosives and their investigation, fire/death injury investigation, fire scene safety, and a review of the chemistry of hazardous materials. This course utilizes state of the art techniques, practices, protocols, and standards relative to the investigator to ensure legally defensible evidence presentations in the court of law. This course also includes interaction and collaboration between the street level investigator and the laboratory scientist. This collaboration fosters the efforts of the entire investigative community involved in overall aspects of evidence from fire and explosive incidents.

This course is designed to meet or exceed the applicable sections of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.

Category: Flashpoint Training Group (FL)

Lewis County Fire Dist #2 Academy 2025-1

Lewis County Fire District 2 will be hosting a fire academy for current LCFD 2 firefighters who do not currently have IFSAC/ProBoard FF1. The academy will be open to select members, both paid and volunteer, of Lewis County Fire District 2 with Training Officer Approval. Students will be given education instruction and opportunities to learn and hone skills related to the fire service. It is expected that at the completion of the course all students will complete all requirements for and successfully pass the International Fire Service Accreditation of Congress Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations level testing and certification. 


Application Deadline: December 6th, 2024


Academy Start: January 7th, 2025


Academy Completion: May 29th, 2025


Graduation: May 31th, 2025


The department is responsible for providing the following to each student:

  • Full turn-out ensemble that meets NFPA 1971

  • Hose strap x 2

  • Spanner wrench

  • Working flashlight (90 degree or helmet light preferred)

  • SCBA pack + spare bottle

  • PASSPORT tags

  • Coleman 1 gallon water jug in red

  • PT/Academy shirt and shorts



Each student will be responsible for the following:

  • Meet physical standards outlined below prior to applying for entry into the academy and maintain them for the duration of academy

  • Complying with the expectations outlined in this and other supporting academy documents

  • Find and utilize a space to serve as a learning environment to study and read, outside of classroom time, to prepare and learn fire academy course material

  • Work with other academy students outside of class time to study and train together

  • Packed lunch and snacks for skills days

  • PT clothes

    • Closed-toed shoes

    • PT uniform as provided. 

  • Knee pads (Optional)

  • Yoga mat (Optional)

  • Gym/hand towel (Optional)



Student’s Physical Standards for Entry

Fire academy will be a labor-intensive program geared toward teaching and having the students demonstrate proficiency in many fire service skills. Students will be expected to be able to perform all tasks and skills that could be called upon them during a fire ground scene and those matching the Washington State Patrol Firefighter 1 Skill Sheets. 


The academy and instructors wish to limit any injuries or medical emergencies during the fire academy program. We strongly encourage students to be well rested and well hydrated prior to any skills weekend. To best prepare students for this, we encourage The Department to meet with their prospective recruits to assess their physical abilities or any limitations they may have prior to and during fire academy. 


All students wishing to enter the academy should be able to perform the following movements without pain or limitation for the best success throughout the academy and during their time in the fire service. 


Physical Agility and Capacity Assessment:

  • Walk 1 mile distance in 25 min or less

  • Lift 55lbs from ground to waist

  • Lift 55lbs from waist to chest height

  • Go from standing to kneeling to prone and return to standing within 30 seconds

  • Have a current LCFD 2 Firefighter PAT Test


Students should be informed of and know that each skills weekend will have calisthenics and warm-up before moving to skill stations. At the end of the day, students will have a cool-down and stretch period during an After Action Review/review of the day.



Category: Lewis County Fire District #2 (WA)

March 2024 Investigator

This accelerated Fire Investigator I course utilizes a blended format of 25 hours of self-directed learning through CFITrainer.net (prior to class) combined with 40 hours of classroom presentation and practical skills. 

Upon successful completion of both the practical skills and written examination on Day 5, students will be awarded the Fire Investigator I certification by the Indiana Board of FIrefighting Personnel Standards and Education. 

Go to CFITrainer.net, set up a free account, go to "all programs" (not multi-program certificate):

Please bring “transcript” of completed courses to first day of class

  • Basic Electricity (4hrs)
  • Fire Flow Analysis (3hrs)
  • Fire Investigator Scene Safety (3hrs)
  • Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction (3hrs)
  • Lithium-Ion Battery Fires (3hrs)
  • Practical Application between 1033 & 921 (2hrs)
  • The Scientific Method for Fire & Explosion Investigation (3hrs)
  • The Impact of Ventilation in Building Structures on Fire Development (4hrs)

Category: Indianapolis Fire Department (IN)

Medina County Career Center - Inspector I & II Combined - 2024

LEARNING MODULES

  • Duties, Legal Guidelines, and Authority
  • Codes, Standards, Complaint Procedures, and Permits
  • Fire Behavior
  • Construction Types and Occupancy Classifications
  • Building Construction
  • Building Components
  • Means of Egress
  • Site Access
  • Fire Hazard Recognition
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Water Supply Distribution Systems
  • Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
  • Special Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems and Portable Extinguishers
  • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
  • Plans Review and Field Verification
  • Inspection Procedures, Complex Complaint Management, and Emergency Planning and Preparedness
  • Ohio Fire Code, NFPA Fire Codes, Ohio Building Code



Category: Medina County Career Center (OH)

Modern Fire Behavior

The Modern Fire Behavior Course is designed to address the cognitive knowledge aspect of NFPA 1403s new competencies and has been titled in line with today’s industry terminology.  When NFPA last updated its Conducting Live Fire Training standard, a number of “Modern Fire Behavior” competencies were added to the original eleven, this course utilizes those “required training topics” as its road map and attempts to better prepare firefighters for the fire behavior they encounter today.

 The course is intended to serve as a bridge for firefighters who have trained under previous standards as well as a refresher for personnel who have completed their training through the latest version of New York State’s “Firefighter 1”.

 Designed for: Line Officers, Safety Officers, and Interior Firefighters

Course Length: 6 hours

Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 or equivalent


Category: OFPC (NY)

Monroe Fire Officer I - District 8 - 2021

Northern Monroe Fire Territory  

5081 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47408

Phone 812.339.1115   Fax 812.339.1120

 Fire Officer I

 

Lead Instructor: David Calvin

Course Manager: Ryan Fipps

Lead Evaluator: Rusty Clark

Proctor: Rusty Clark

 

Course Prerequisites:  Firefighter I and Fire Instructor I certified for a period of 1 year by the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education.

Course Description & Purpose:  After completing the course the student will have met the sections required for Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications in the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) 1021, 2014 edition, professional qualifications standard. Students who successfully complete the certification process including demonstration of all practical skills and achieving a written examination score of 70% or more will be certified as Fire Officer I by the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education.

Required Text: The required text for the course is IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 5th edition. While not required, the IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer Study Guide is a valuable tool to help prepare for each lesson in the course and for the certification exam. The manual and study guide are available from Source for purchasing the materials.

Goal:  The goal of this class is to provide firefighters with the knowledge and practical skills needed to be obtain the State of Indiana Fire Officer I certification.  

Objectives:  Objectives are printed on the first page of each chapter within the IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer manual and knowledge of the objectives is the key component of obtaining goal competency and passing Indiana Fire Officer I written and practical exam.

Preparation for IFSTA Moodle Website:  Firefighters are expected to be prepared for each week’s lessons, quizzes, tests, and skill sheets.  Reading the manual is expected and scores above 70% are required for quizzes and 75% for tests before progressing to the next chapter.    

Assignments:  There will be assigned reading from the course handbook each class period.  You are expected to read class material.

Quizzes and Tests: Quizzes and tests on the IFSTA Moodle website will use multiple-choice, true-false, short answer, and essay questions, and possibly case studies. 

Class Schedule is as follows:

January 7-13     Chapter 1    The Company Officer

                          Chapter 2    Organizational Structure                Skill Sheet 16

                          Chapter 3    Leadership and Supervision           Skill Sheet 2

January 14-20   Chapter 4    Human Resource Management      Skill Sheets 1 and 4

                          Chapter 5    Communications                            

                          Chapter 6    Administrative Functions               Skill Sheets 8 and 9

January 21-27   Chapter 7    Health and Safety                          Skill Sheets 10, 11, and 12

                          Chapter 8    Company Level Training                Skill Sheet 3

January 28 -      Chapter 9    Community Relations and              Skill Sheets 5, 6, and 7

    February 7                              Company Level Inspections

                          Chapter 10  Pre-Incident Surveys                      Skill Sheet 13

                          Chapter 11  Delivery of Emergency Services    Skill Sheet 14 and 15

February 12     Practical’s Due and Presentations

February 15     State Written Exam


Written Exam:  State of Indiana exams are multiple-choice and a limited number of true-false questions.  Occasionally there will be review sessions offered to help in preparation for exam.   


Category: Indiana District 8 (IN)

NFPA Fire Pump Operator's Academy Vernonia Fire/FxT Spring 2024 (Open Enrollment)

NFPA Fire Pump Operator's Academy is a 32 hour program that includes both classroom and hands-on training.

The program meets NFPA 1002: Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications and follows the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) Pumping Apparatus curriculum.

Students will be presented with essential information, written test, skills and practical exercises relevant to operating and pumping fire apparatus.

This training includes (but is not limited to):


  • Online Classroom Sessions
  • Overview of Water Supply Systems
  • Friction Loss and Calculations
  • Basic Pump Operations
  • Primer System
  • Drafting Operations
  • Portable Ponds
  • Hydrant Water Supply
  • Pumping to Handlines
  • Pumping to Aerials and Monitors

  • Relief Valve / Pressure Governor
  • Pumping from Tank
  • Relay Pumping
  • Foam Operations
  • Troubleshooting
  • And more…

Participants will be required to demonstrate proficiency with the delivered skills, including the use of various appliances, hose stretches, maintaining a water supply, managing proper flows and pressures, troubleshooting, foam operations and more.


Category: Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District (OR)

NWA Spring Standards 2025

Category: Springdale Fire Department (AR)

OTFD Instructor 1 - 2021

Provides firefighting personnel with knowledge/skills to meet the standards set out in NFPA 1041.
Full Description
The course is designed for individuals who want to develop the knowledge and ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Fire Instructor I will adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and the authority having jurisdiction, organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized, and meet the recordkeeping requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Category: Ohio Township Fire Department (IN)

OTFD Instructor 1 - 2023

Provides firefighting personnel with knowledge/skills to meet the standards set out in NFPA 1041.
Full Description
The course is designed for individuals who want to develop the knowledge and ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Fire Instructor I will adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and the authority having jurisdiction, organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized, and meet the recordkeeping requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Category: Ohio Township Fire Department (IN)

Pike County - Instructor I - 2021

Provides firefighting personnel with knowledge/skills to meet the standards set out in NFPA 1041.
Full Description
This course provides firefighting personnel with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications.  The objectives of the course is to provide entry level training in company ops and admin at first line supervisory level. The course is designed for individuals who want to develop the knowledge and ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and the authority having jurisdiction; organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized; and meet the record-keeping requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.  Areas covered include: communication, concepts of learning, human relations in the teaching-learning environment, methods of teaching, organizing the learning environment, records and reports, testing and evaluation, instructor's roles and responsibilities, teaching techniques, and use of instructional materials.  Candidates will be expected to perform an instructional presentation to an audience to obtain certification.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to find ways to effectively manage human resources; community/public relations; fire department organizations and administration, including budgets, reports, and planning; fire inspection, investigation, and public education; emergency service delivery; and safety.

Resources Required
You must be certified as a First Class Firefighter or Firefighter II for one year before you will be allowed to test for this certification. If your ACADIS record does not reflect this by the time testing ID's are issued you will not be issued a testing ID.


Category: Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IN)

RCFR Fire Officer 1 2024

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council’s tests for Pro Board Certification as defined by NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.

Category: Rockdale County Fire Rescue (GA)

Rope Rescue Technician Course 2024

Subject: NFPA Rope Rescue Technician Course Description

Are you ready to take your rescue skills to the next level? Our NFPA Rope Rescue Technician course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to perform rope rescues safely and effectively in a variety of scenarios.

Course Overview:

- Dates: April 25-28, 2024

- Location: Gresham Fire Department Training Center 19204 NE San Rafael Portland, OR

- Certification: Oregon DPSST Certified

- Duration: Four days of hands on training and 8 Hours of Online Coursework.

- Format: Combination of hands-on practical sessions and online coursework

- Instructor: Experienced professionals with extensive rope rescue expertise

Course Content:

1. Rope Systems and Equipment: Gain proficiency in the selection, inspection, and use of ropes, harnesses, and other essential equipment.

2. Anchoring and Rigging: Learn to set up secure anchor systems and rigging configurations for safe rope rescue operations.

3. Knots and Hitches: Master a variety of knots, hitches, and rope management techniques crucial for effective rope handling.

4. Patient Packaging and Movement: Acquire techniques for packaging and transporting patients safely during rope rescue scenarios.

5. High-Angle Rescue Techniques: Develop skills in ascending, descending, belaying, and other high-angle rescue maneuvers.

6. Team Communication and Coordination: Learn effective communication strategies and teamwork principles essential for successful rope rescue missions.


Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course and online coursework, you will receive certification as a NFPA Rope Rescue Technician. This certification is recognized by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and meets national standards for rope rescue technicians.

We look forward to helping you develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in rope rescue operations.


Best regards,

Michael Snodgrass

Fire Lieutenant

(503)516-6883

FIRExTalk@gmail.com

Category: Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District (OR)

Rushville Fire Dept. - Fire Investigator - 2024

This Fire Investigator course utilizes a blended format of 22 hours of self-directed learning through CFITrainer.net combined with 40 hours of classroom presentation and practical skills. Text for this course is Fire Investigator, IFSTA, 3rd Edition. Upon successful completion of both the practical skills and written examination, students will be awarded the Fire Investigator I certification by the Indiana Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education.


Category: Rushville Fire Department (IN)

South Florida State College Night Fire Standards Delete

Category: South Florida State College (FL)

Southwest Fire Academy - Firefighter Preservice - 2026

The Pre-Service Firefighter I & II program provides students with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to start a career in the fire service. Training follows NFPA 1001 and 1072 standards and covers fire behaviour, PPE/SCBA, fire ground operations, rescue techniques, hazardous materials, and live fire training. Graduates are prepared to challenge OFM certification exams and pursue careers as professional or volunteer firefighters.

Category: Southwest Fire Academy (ON, Canada)

Top-O-Texas Rural Firefighter I Academy

The Top-O-Texas Rural Firefighter I Academy course provides foundational training for aspiring firefighters. Covering essential skills such as fire suppression, search and rescue, equipment usage, and safety protocols, this course prepares students to meet national firefighting standards. Hands-on exercises and classroom instruction ensure comprehensive preparation for real-world fire service challenges.

Category: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) (TX)

TPA 1035576; Pearland FD - Instructor II 24-A

Online course meeting Texas Commission on Fire Protection standards for Fire Instructor 2 certification. Curriculum will be taught to NFPA 1041, 2019 Edition as outline in Chapter 8 of the TCFP Curriculum Manual.


Category: Pearland Fire Department (TX)

TPA- 1030310; Pearland FD - Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator - 2023-A

Online course meeting Texas Commission on Fire Protection standards for Driver/Operator-Aerial certification. Curriculum will follow NFPA 1002, 2017 edition as outlined in Chapter 7 of the TCFP Curriculum Manual.


After completing this course the student will have met the qualifications for Driver/Operator-Aerial as per the Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification curriculum manual Chapter 7.


Category: Pearland Fire Department (TX)

TPA- 1035573; Pearland FD - Inspector 2024A

Online course meeting Texas Commission on Fire Protection standards for Fire Inspector certification. Curriculum will be taught to NFPA 1031, 2014 edition as outlined in Chapter 4 of the TCFP Curriculum Manual.


Category: Pearland Fire Department (TX)

TPA- 1035579; Pearland FD - Fire Officer III 24-A

Online course meeting Texas Commission on Fire Protection standards for Fire Officer 3 certification. Course will be taught to NFPA 1021, 2020 edition as outlined in Chapter 9 of the TCFP Curriculum Manual.


Category: Pearland Fire Department (TX)

Vanguard Professional Firefighter Spring '25

The Firefighter I and II Course is designed to give new firefighter basic practical and cognitive training to operate safely and effectively on the fireground as well as advanced firefighting concepts related to incident report writing, flammable liquid fires, fireground command, evidence preservation, pre-incident survey, and equipment maintenance. The course meets the training and educational standards for Firefighter I and II as identified in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard, NFPA 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications, and is the MINIMUM level of training recommended to function as a career firefighter in the State of Ohio. This firefighter training course focuses on an intense hands-on approach to firefighting, which promotes both skill competency and an understanding of the fireground. 

Successful completion of the course with at least an 80% average is required to sit for the State Examination to be certified at the Firefighter II level. 

Category: Vanguard-Sentinel CTC (OH)

WRTFD Fire Academy, FFI/II, HMA, HMO

Course Description – Firefighter I/II with Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) and Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO)

This Firefighter I/II program provides comprehensive classroom instruction and hands-on skills training designed to prepare students to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1001 (Firefighter I and II) and NFPA 1072 (Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations). The course integrates theory, applied practice, and scenario-based learning to develop safe, competent, and effective entry-level firefighters.

Classroom Instruction focuses on fire behavior, building construction, firefighter safety and wellness, incident command system (ICS), communications, fire prevention, portable extinguishers, ropes and knots, ladders, ventilation, water supply, fire hose and streams, salvage and overhaul, search and rescue, emergency medical care, and firefighter survival. The hazardous materials component addresses recognition and identification of hazardous materials, use of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), risk assessment, defensive control strategies, personal protective equipment, decontamination concepts, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills and Practical Training emphasizes supervised, hands-on evolutions conducted in accordance with applicable safety standards. Students perform and are evaluated on essential Firefighter I/II skills, including PPE and SCBA operations, hose deployment and advancement, ladder carries and raises, forcible entry, ventilation techniques, search and victim removal, fire control, water supply operations, and basic vehicle and fireground operations. Hazardous materials skills include scene size-up, isolation and protective actions, product control at the awareness and operations levels, and coordination with specialized response resources. The course culminates in integrated scenarios and live fire training evolutions that reinforce teamwork, safety, and decision-making.

Successful completion prepares students for state certification testing in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations, and for entry-level service in the fire and emergency services profession.

Category: White River Twp Fire Department (IN)
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