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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:

• Meets Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) certification standards

• Led by certified instructors with real-world firefighting experience

• Blended learning model using IFSTA’s ResourceOne online platform

• Skills evaluations and written testing included

• 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.

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