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.

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Courses & Events

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: Annual Training

This course is designed to provide airport firefighters with an opportunity to refresh their aircraft firefighting and rescue skills and meets or exceeds FAA requirements for "live-fire drill" as listed in FAA Part 139.319(j)(3).

This course contains no sessions
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety & Response (Online course)

This online course covers Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) safety and incident response.

July 1, 2021 to April 15, 2022, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Basic Search and Rescue Techniques

This course is designed for entry level firefighters to help them gain confidence in using a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Saturday, November 6, 2021, Ottawa Fire Dept (Ottawa, KS)
Sunday, November 7, 2021, Ottawa Fire Dept (Ottawa, KS)
Saturday, March 5, 2022, Syracuse Fire Dept (Syracuse, KS)

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.

January 10-11, 2022, Garden City Fire Dept (Garden City, KS)

Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 Refresher

Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 Refresher is a two-day course designed to help confined space rescue trained employees review and practice previously learned knowledge and skills through lecture and scenario evolutions.

This course contains no sessions
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Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 Training

Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 is a three-day course (one additional day for testing) designed to help employers meet OSHA standard 1910.146 Subpart (k) Rescue & Emergency Services, and NFPA Standard 1006 on confined space rescue.

This course contains no sessions
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Driver/Operator: Aerial Training

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

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Driver/Operator: Pumper Training

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

November 1-5, 2021, Wellington Fire and EMS Dept (Wellington, KS)

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
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Driving Simulator Training

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

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Great Bend Fire Dept (Great Bend, KS)

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - VFIS

Participants in this course will have the opportunity to gain and/or verify a broad range of competencies associated with emergency vehicle driving. These competencies include basic understanding of emergency vehicle operations as well as the skills necessary for practical application.

Saturday, October 23, 2021, Republic Co EMS (Belleville, KS)
April 12-13, 2022, Great Bend Fire Dept (Great Bend, KS)

Exterior Firefighting

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

Saturday, February 5, 2022, Syracuse Fire Dept (Syracuse, KS)

Fire Fighter 1 Training

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

October 28, 2021 to January 27, 2022, Mulvane Fire Dept (Mulvane, KS)
November 2, 2021 to January 25, 2022, Grant Co Fire Dept (Ulysses, KS)
November 30, 2021 to March 8, 2022, Syracuse Fire Dept (Syracuse, KS)

Fire Fighter 2 Training

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

March 15, 2022 to April 19, 2022, Syracuse Fire Dept (Syracuse, KS)

Fire Inspector 1 Training

This course is designed to meet the minimum NFPA standards for Inspector 1. Topics addressed in this course include the fire inspector's responsibilities and role in code enforcement, general fire prevention practices, certain competencies, certain life safety considerations, certain fire safety requirements related to hazardous materials, special hazards of electrical, and fire protection systems.

January 3-31, 2022, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3 (Newton, KS)

Fire Inspector 2 Training

This course is designed to meet the minimum NFPA standards for Inspector 2. Topics addressed in this course include the fire inspector's responsibilities and role in code enforcement, general fire prevention practices, certain competencies, certain life safety considerations, certain fire safety requirements related to hazardous materials, special hazards of electrical, and fire protection systems.

This course contains no sessions
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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.

December 1, 2021 to January 27, 2022, Colby Fire Dept (Colby, KS)

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.

This course contains no sessions
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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, 2021 to December 31, 2021, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

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.

November 10-11, 2021, Derby Fire Dept Sta 81 (Derby, KS)
January 26-27, 2022, Great Bend Fire Dept (Great Bend, KS)

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

Online, self-paced Instructor 2 Training

July 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Fire Service Instructor 2 Training

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Level 2.

This course contains no sessions
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Fire Service Safety Culture: Who Protects Firefighters From Firefighters? F0349

This two-day course is designed to assist emergency services personnel in defining and advocating organizational change within the fire service relating to safety.

This course contains no sessions
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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.

Saturday, October 23, 2021, Ottawa Fire Dept (Ottawa, KS)
Sunday, October 24, 2021, Ottawa Fire Dept (Ottawa, KS)
Saturday, January 8, 2022, Mulvane Fire Dept (Mulvane, KS)
Saturday, May 14, 2022, Goodland Fire Dept (Mountain Time) (Goodland, KS)

Grain Engulfment Rescue

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

Saturday, November 6, 2021, Garnett Fire Dept (Garnett, KS)

Handling Propane Emergencies

This course provides students knowledge and skills necessary for handling propane emergency incidents.

Saturday, March 5, 2022, Ellis Co Emergency Services Bldg (Hays, KS)

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.

February 17-22, 2022, Grant Co Fire Dept (Ulysses, KS)

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training (Online Course)

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

July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

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.

September 28, 2021 to October 26, 2021, Mulvane Fire Dept (Mulvane, KS)
October 19, 2021 to November 10, 2021, Syracuse Fire Dept (Syracuse, KS)
November 9-12, 2021, Andover Fire and Rescue (Andover, KS)
February 24, 2022 to March 24, 2022, Grant Co Fire Dept (Ulysses, KS)

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.

November 20-21, 2021, Leavenworth Co Fire Dist 1 (Lansing, KS)
February 17-18, 2022, Manhattan Fire Dept (Manhattan, KS)

Interior Firefighting

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

Saturday, December 4, 2021, Ottawa Fire Dept (Ottawa, KS)
Sunday, December 5, 2021, Ottawa Fire Dept (Ottawa, KS)
Saturday, January 8, 2022, Syracuse Fire Dept (Syracuse, KS)
Saturday, January 22, 2022, Mulvane Fire Dept (Mulvane, KS)

Introduction to Technical Rescue (Online Part 1 - NFPA 2013)

Introduction to Technical Rescue (ITR) Part 1 online is designed to meet the knowledge based elements of NFPA 1006, Chapter 5.

July 1, 2021 to October 19, 2021, Self-paced Online Training (Online, WEB)

Introduction to Technical Rescue (Seminar - Part 2 Face to Face - NFPA 2013)

Introduction to Technical Rescue (ITR) Part 2 is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 1006, Chapter 5.

This course contains no sessions
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Kansas Flood and Water Rescue

Kansas Flood and Water Rescue is for rescuers who may be involved in a flood or surface water rescue.

This course contains no sessions
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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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Rope Rescue 1 Training

Rope Rescue 1 is a three-day course (one additional day for testing) designed to meet the NFPA Standard 1006 on Rope Rescue Technician Level 1.

This course contains no sessions
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Rope Rescue 2 Training

Rope Rescue 2 is a five-day certification course that builds onto the skills learned in Rope Rescue 1. It is designed to meet the NFPA Standard 1006 on Rope Rescue Technician Level 2.

This course contains no sessions
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SCAFFA Annual Fire School

SCAFFA Annual Fire School - Firefighters Teaching Firefighters

This course contains no sessions
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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.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Larned State Hospital Fire Dept (Larned, KS)

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
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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.

Monday, October 25, 2021, Gloria Willis Middle School (Kansas City, KS)
Monday, October 25, 2021, Gloria Willis Middle School (Kansas City, KS)
Thursday, November 4, 2021, McPherson Community Building (McPherson, KS)
Thursday, November 4, 2021, McPherson Community Building (McPherson, KS)

Training Tower Evolutions

Training Tower Evolutions is an 8-16 hour class using Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute's mobile training tower.

This course contains no sessions
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Trench Rescue Operations Training

Trench Rescue Operations is a three-day non-certification course designed for technical rescue teams who respond to trench and/or excavation accidents.

November 2-4, 2021, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept (Arkansas City, KS)
November 16-19, 2021, Sedgwick Co Fire Dist 1 (Park City, KS)

Vehicle Rescue

Vehicle Rescue is a twelve hour course designed for fire fighters and other emergency responders to teach them the proper procedures for extricating accident victims from vehicles.

October 22-23, 2021, Rawlins Co Fire Dist 1 (Herndon, KS)

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.

November 8-9, 2021, Overland Park Fire Dept (Overland Park, KS)

Aerial Operations and Positioning Regional Training Event

This two day course examines the design, operation, tactical considerations, and placement of aerial apparatus.

This course contains no sessions
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Fire Inspector 1 - Online Web-Based Course

This course is designed to meet the minimum NFPA standards for Inspector 1. Topics addressed in this course include the fire inspector's responsibilities and role in code enforcement, general fire prevention practices, certain competencies, certain life safety considerations, certain fire safety requirements related to hazardous materials, special hazards of electrical, and fire protection systems. This is a synchronous online course.

September 3, 2021 to October 29, 2021, Manhattan Fire Dept (Manhattan, KS)

Fire Officer 1 - Online Web-Based Course

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. This is a synchronous online course.

October 4, 2021 to November 19, 2021, Topeka Fire Dept (Topeka, KS)

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

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

October 28-29, 2021, Leavenworth Fire Dept (Leavenworth, KS)
January 3-4, 2022, Overland Park Fire Dept (Overland Park, KS)

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
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