Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute

The Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute was created in 1949 by Kansas law to provide training for the Kansas Fire Service. An important part of KU Professional & Continuing Education, the Institute provides firefighter training, fire officer training, certification training and technical rescue training services through a "Mobile Fire Academy" concept. This concept accommodates local needs through training delivered anytime, anyplace, or anywhere in Kansas.

Visit the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute homepage

Questions? Contact the Institute at 866-804-8841 (toll free).

Fire Instructor Fire Officer Training Firefighter Training National Firefighter Certification Seminars & Conferences Special Operations Training Traffic Incident Management Program

Courses & Events

Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction F0635

Best Practices in Community Risk Reduction demonstrates to students nationally recognized principles that, when used appropriately, can lead to community risk reduction programs that can measure success in local communities.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction F0636

This two-day course is designed to help fire and emergency services learn what community risk reduction is and how to build organizational support for it.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Command and Control of Wildland Urban Interface Fire Operations for the Structural Chief Officer F0612

This two-day course is designed to provide students with the essential tools and skills to operate safely in a wildland/wildland urban interface (WUI) incident. Course content covers interface incidents, fire behavior, safety and operational considerations.

April 20-21, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room

Decision Making for Initial Company Operations

Decision Making for Initial Company Operations is designed to develop the decision making skills needed by Company Officers (COs) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Driver/Operator: Aerial Training

This course is for driver/operators who are responsible for operating fire apparatus with aerial devices within their departments.

April 8-11, 2026, Wellington Fire and EMS Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper Training

This course will educate driver/operators who are responsible for operating apparatus equipped with fire pumps.

March 30, 2026 to April 3, 2026, Wellington Fire and EMS Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial Training

This course will educate driver/operators who are responsible for operating Pumpers and Aerial apparatus.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Driving Simulator Training

This training utilizes simulators to reinforce good driving skills and mediate the correct response to a driving situation.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Through Difficult Conversations F0522

This two-day course provides the knowledge and skills to enable participants to have difficult conversations related to exercising leadership when addressing adaptive challenges.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Exterior Firefighting

Training will include live fire suppression and control activities designed to meet the job performance requirements for Firefighter 1 and 2.

Saturday, May 16, 2026, Enterprise Public Works
Saturday, July 11, 2026, Iola Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 1 Training

This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1001 standard for Fire Fighter 1.

March 2, 2026 to April 18, 2026, Garnett Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 2 Training

This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1001 standard for Fire Fighter 2.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Fire Officer 1 Training

This IFSAC Certification course will address NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer 1. The focus is on innovative management, leadership, scene operations, and human relations concepts.

March 23-27, 2026, Hays Fire Dept Training Facility
April 13-17, 2026, Lenexa Fire Dept Stat 3
May 11-15, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept
July 20-24, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room
November 2-6, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept
November 16-20, 2026, Garden City Fire Dept

Fire Officer 2 Training

This IFSAC Certification course will address NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer 2. Course content will be useful to company officers who aspire to enhance their knowledge and skills while preparing to advance in rank and responsibility.

August 10-12, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room
September 2-4, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept

Fire Service Instructor 1 - Online Web-Based Course - Part 1

This online course is Part 1 of a self-paced, blended learning program that consists of nine online lessons plus an online exam. 

Note: This course DOES NOT have scheduled sessions.  Students may start and complete their online training at any time.

July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026

Fire Service Instructor 1 - Seminar Part 2 Face-to-Face

This seminar is Part 2 of a blended learning format with a focus on short, verbal presentations of assorted fire service topics by students participating as group leaders in various classroom-based activities.



Locations marked as TBD will be based on Part 1 enrollments.

April 1-2, 2026, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
April 29-30, 2026, Wichita Fire Dept Training Ctr

Fire Service Instructor 2 - Online Web-Based Course - Part 1

Online, self-paced Instructor 2 Training

July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026

Firefighter Skills Training

Firefighter Skills Training teaches the skills best described as "destructive" skills included in Fire Fighter I and other basic firefighter training courses.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Iola Fire Dept
Saturday, April 25, 2026, Enterprise Public Works
Saturday, May 30, 2026, Mission Twp Fire Dept
Saturday, June 20, 2026, Marysville Fire Dept

Grain Engulfment Rescue

This one-day (8 hours) course provides the knowledge and skills required to perform a Grain Engulfment Rescue.

Saturday, April 11, 2026, Clay Co Fair Grounds/Clay Center Fire
Saturday, April 18, 2026, Crawford Co Fire Dist 4

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training

This 6-8 hour course will enable participants to: recognize the presence or potential presence of hazardous materials; recognize the type of container at a site and identify the material in it if possible; transmit information to an appropriate authority and call for appropriate assistance; identify actions to protect themselves and others from hazards; establish scene control by isolating the hazardous area and denying entry.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Hazardous Materials Operations Training

This 32-hour course will build upon Hazardous Materials Awareness Level training and enable participants to: identify the hazardous material(s) involved in an incident if possible; analyze an incident to determine the nature and extent of the problem; protect themselves, nearby persons, the environment, and property from the effects of a release; develop a defensive plan of action to address the problems presented by the incident; implement the planned response to control a release from a safe distance and keep it from spreading; and evaluate the progress of the actions taken to ensure that response objectives are safely met.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Health and Safety Officer F0730

This two-day course examines the Health and Safety Officer's role in identifying, evaluating and implementing policy and procedures that affect health and safety aspects for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness, and other occupational safety issues will be the main emphasis of this course.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Incident Safety Officer O0729

This two-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.

April 18-19, 2026, Ellis Co Emergency Services Bldg

Interior Firefighting

This course is designed to prepare students to operate as members of interior fire attack teams.

Saturday, March 14, 2026, Wellington Fire and EMS Dept
Saturday, March 21, 2026, Pleasanton Fire Dept
Saturday, April 11, 2026, Long Island Fire Department
Saturday, May 2, 2026, Enterprise Public Works
Saturday, June 27, 2026, Iola Fire Dept

Kansas Flood and Water Rescue

The Kansas Flood and Water Rescue course is for rescuers who may be involved in a flood or surface water rescue. This two-day (16) course will cover individual and team requirements to perform safe water rescues.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth F0646

This two-day course presents the supervisory with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success F0648

This two-day course provides the supervisor with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully in the fire and Emergency Medical Services environments.

May 18-19, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room

Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking F0647

This two-day course provides the supervisor with the conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Mobile Water Supply Operations

This course will focus on setting up and operating an efficient water shuttle system using available apparatus.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Preparation for Initial Company Operations F0458

This two-day course is designed to develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Company Officers (COs) in preparing their company for incident operations.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

SCBA Fit Testing

Firefighters can be individually fit tested according to OSHA Standards at their fire department or by appointment at the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Shaping the Future F0602

This two-day course is designed to assist first- and second-level supervisors and Company Officers (COs) in developing knowledge and skills in contemporary approaches to organizational problem-solving.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations F0455

This two-day course is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers (COs) responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. This course is designed to develop the management skills needed by COs to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Traffic Incident Management

The TIM training program was designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve three objectives.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Lyon Co Jury Assembly Room
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Lyon Co Jury Assembly Room
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Lyon Co Jury Assembly Room
Thursday, March 19, 2026, Lyon Co Jury Assembly Room
Saturday, April 4, 2026, Rozel Community Ctr
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Chapman Golf Course
Saturday, August 8, 2026, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
Thursday, August 13, 2026, Hilton Garden Inn - Manhattan
Thursday, August 13, 2026, Hilton Garden Inn - Manhattan

Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer F0610

In this two-day class the students will learn about operational activities and safety concerns for structural Company Officers assigned to a wildland urban interface (WUI) incident, including command and control issues of WUI firefighting.

April 9-10, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept

Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist F0633

This two-day course is based on requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Youth Firesetter Program Manager F0634

This two-day course is based on requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Camp Fury

This once in a lifetime opportunity is for every GIRL no matter her career interests. Camp Fury is led by elite local female Police Officers and Fire Fighters.

July 27-31, 2026, Regional Police Academy

Catching Fury

One day Public Safety Camp

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue

Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue is a Two-day (16 hours) course designed for fire fighters and other emergency responders to teach them the proper procedures for extricating accident victims from vehicles.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Confined Space Rescue AOT (Awareness-Operations-Technician) - NFPA 2021

Confined Space Rescue AOT is a three-day (24 hours) course designed to meet NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapters 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, covering confined space rescue awareness, operations, and technician levels; in addition to OSHA standard 1910.146 Subpart (k) Rescue & Emergency Services.

April 21-24, 2026, Hays Fire Dept Training Facility

Emergency Medical Services: Quality Management NFA N0158

This 6-day class will assist the student to create, implement and maintain a department's quality management program, including best practices of quality assurance and improvement, process improvement, & data collection & analysis.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Fire Forum May 2026

This regional training event offers attendees an opportunity to learn from fire service trainers and thought leaders from across the American fire service.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, The Lodge at Iron Woods Park

Fire Investigation: First Responders (F0070)

This two-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Fire Officer Weekend

This three-module series equips current and aspiring fire service leaders with the critical mindset, communication tools, and developmental frameworks required to lead with integrity and impact.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Fire Service Instructor 2 - Seminar Part 2 Face-to-Face

Seminar participants will develop course design documents, instructional materials, and evaluation instruments.

May 6-7, 2026, Wichita Fire Dept Training Ctr
May 27-28, 2026, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6

Firefighter 1 - NFPA 2024 - Part 2 Face-to-Face

This course prepares you to perform the duties of the Firefighter 1 job performance requirements competently. These job performance requirements are consistent with those listed in Chapter 6.1 of NFPA 1010, 2024 edition, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Firefighter I - NFPA 2024 Online Portion Part 1

This course prepares you to perform the duties of the Firefighter 1 job performance requirements competently. These job performance requirements are consistent with those listed in Chapter 6.1 of NFPA 1010, 2024 edition, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

First Responder Inspector - Online Web-Based Course (Part 1)

This online course is Part 1 of a self-paced, blended learning program consisting of ten interactive web-based modules. Part 2 of the training is a two-day, face-to-face seminar. Participants are required to register separately for Part 2 and certification testing. This academically oriented course is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 1031 for the First Responder Inspector level. It provides participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively conduct fire inspections, evaluate permits, apply relevant codes, and complete the necessary documentation to support the inspection process. Students do not need to purchase a First Responder Inspector: Principles and Practice textbook, as a digital version is provided within the online modules.

January 1, 2026 to June 24, 2026, Self-paced Online Training

First Responder Inspector - Seminar Part 2 Face-to-Face

The First Responder Inspector Seminar Part 2 (Face-to-Face) is the practical portion of a blended learning course that builds on the foundational online training. Students use verbal and written communication to apply inspection skills, including interpreting relevant codes and standards, following inspection procedures, understanding legal responsibilities, and addressing safety and PPE requirements. This seminar ensures participants demonstrate hands-on competency by practicing real-world fire safety inspections, preparing documentation, and engaging in interactive scenarios. Note: All students must first complete the online portion (Part 1) of the training before attending.

March 9-10, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept
April 9-10, 2026, Lenexa Fire Dept Stat 3
July 16-17, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept
September 9-10, 2026, Wichita Fire Dept Training Ctr
October 15-16, 2026, Topeka Fire Dept
November 3-4, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training (Online Course) In Compliance with NFPA 470 and OSHA 1910.146

This online course will enable participants to: recognize the presence or potential presence of hazardous materials.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Hazardous Materials Operations Training (Online Course) In Compliance with NFPA 470 and OSHA 1910.146

This online course will enable participants to: identify the presence or potential presence of hazardous material and analyze the incident to take actionable steps towards mitigation.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Health and Safety Program Manager (F0722)

This 2-day course will provide fire, emergency medical services department personnel and other related emergency responders with the aptitudes and abilities necessary to manage the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Program Manager (HSPM) within their respective organizations.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Incident Command System and Resource Management for the Fire Service

This 2-day course will provide students with an understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) and resource management for the fire service and their application in both emergency and nonemergency situations.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Introduction to Driver/Operator: Pumper (Seminar - Part 2 Face to Face - NFPA1002)

Introduction to Driver/Operator: Pumper (Seminar - Part 2) is designed to meet the skills-based elements of NFPA 1002, 2017 Edition, Chapters 4, 5, and 6.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Introduction to Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial (Online Part 1 - NFPA 1002)

Introduction to Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial is designed to meet the knowledge-based elements of NFPA 1002, 2017 Edition, Chapters 4, 5, and 6. This course requires approximately 16 hours to complete and includes online quizzes and tests. It should be completed before attending the classroom portion of the Driver/Operator training.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Introduction to Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial (Seminar - Part 2 Face to Face - NFPA 1002)

Introduction to Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial (Seminar - Part 2) is a four-day (32 hour) course designed to meet the skills-based elements of NFPA 1002, 2017 Edition, Chapters 4, 5, and 6. This course teaches the basics of pump and aerial operations of fire apparatus and takes approximately 32 hours to complete. It should be completed after completing the online portion of the Driver/Operator training.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Introduction to Rope Rescue Operations (Online - NFPA 2021)

Introduction to Rope Rescue Operations is designed to meet the knowledge-based elements of NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapters 5.1 and 5.2. This course requires approximately 12 hours to complete and includes online quizzes and must be completed before attending Rope Rescue Operations.

July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026, Self-paced Online Training

Kansas Fire Chief 101

Kansas Fire Chief 101

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Launching Fury

Women, have you ever wanted to experience a day in the life of a female first responder?

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

New Fire Chief: Administrative Issues

This two-day course is to provide students with the managerial, administrative and leadership skills and awareness necessary for new or recently appointed or elected chiefs to effectively meet their obligations of the position.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues NFA F0760

This two-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first-time fire chief or chief officer who desires a leadership position in their department. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

New Fire Chief: Contemporary Issues NFA F0762

This two-day class will help new, or recently appointed or elected fire chiefs develop the managerial and leadership skills, and gain awareness of contemporary issues, necessary to meet their obligations now and in the future.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Plans Review for Fire and Life Safety N0393

This six-day course will assist students in verifying that construction documents comply with applicable building and fire codes for fire protection and life safety requirements.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Residential Sprinkler Plan Review (F0142)

The scope of this fundamental level course looks at the primary guidance for the approval of residential sprinkler systems

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Rope Rescue Operations, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapter 5.1 and 5.2, covering Rope Rescue Awareness and Rope Rescue Operations. Accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Rope Rescue Operations - NFPA 2021

Rope Rescue Operations is a four-day (32 hours) course designed to meet NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapters 5.1 and 5.2, covering rope rescue awareness and operations levels.

March 16-20, 2026, Junction City Fire Dept
March 23-27, 2026, Northwest Cons Fire Dist Station #13
March 30, 2026 to April 3, 2026, Northwest Cons Fire Dist Station #13
May 18-22, 2026, Topeka Fire Dept
June 8-12, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept

Rope Rescue Technician - NFPA 2021

Rope Rescue Technician is a five-day (40 hour) certification course is designed to meet NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapters 5.3 Rope Rescue Technician level.

August 17-22, 2026, Topeka Fire Dept
October 19-24, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept

Sleep Fitness Training for Firefighters

This online, self-paced course is designed to educate you about the importance of sleep and how sleepproblems affect the health and well-being of career and volunteer firefighters.

January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, Self-paced Online Training

Structural Collapse Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Technical Rescuer, Structural Collapse AOT (Awareness-Operations-Technician) - NFPA 2021

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Trench Rescue Operations - NFPA 2021 Training

Trench Rescue Operations is a three-day (24 hours) course designed to meet NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapters 5.1, 12.1 and 12.2, covering rope rescue awareness, trench rescue awareness, and trench rescue operations levels.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Trench Rescue Technician - NFPA 2021

Trench Rescue Operations is a four-day (32-hour) course designed to meet NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapter 12.3, covering the trench rescue technician level. This class covers the basics of trench rescue for intersecting trenches, trenches to a depth of twenty feet or less, installing supplemental shoring, utilizing spot shoring techniques, stabilizing and lifting a load to free entrapped victims, and coordinating the use of heavy equipment during an incident.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Vehicle Rescue Refresher

Vehicle Rescue Refresher is a one-day (8 hours) course designed to refresh the trained technical rescuer over NFPA 1006, Chapter 8 Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue job performance requirements.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Volunteer and Combination Fire Officer

Frontline Leadership for the Volunteer and Combination Fire Officer Course helps to define the role of fire officers, equipping them with a comprehensive skill set that acknowledges traditions in the fire service and recognizes modern challenges.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Women's First Responders Symposium 2025

Come join us in Salina for the inaugural Kansas Women in Public Safety Symposium. As first responders we need connection, mentorship, and representation.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Youth Firesetting Interviewing and Educational Intervention Strategies

The two-day Youth Firesetting Interviewing and Educational Intervention Strategies course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform an interview/screening and develop an educational intervention program for identified youth exhibiting fire misuse behaviors. The course addresses how to establish and implement these strategies to meet the needs of these youths and their families.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.

Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention

This is a comprehensive 6-day course based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.