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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

Thursday, March 5, 2026, Andover Fire and Rescue Sta 2
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.

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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.

October 28-31, 2025, Manhattan Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper Training

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

October 20-24, 2025, Manhattan Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial Training

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

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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.

Saturday, December 13, 2025, White City Vol Fire Dept

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.

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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.

September 9-10, 2025, Salina Regional Training Center

Exterior Firefighting

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

Saturday, October 11, 2025, Hays Fire Dept Training Facility
Saturday, February 28, 2026, Holton Vol Fire Dept

Fire Fighter 1 Training

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

September 9, 2025 to November 8, 2025, Linn Co Fire Dist 1
October 27, 2025 to December 11, 2025, Galesburg City Ctr

Fire Fighter 2 Training

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

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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 1-5, 2025, McPherson 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.

October 20-21, 2025, Hays 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.

September 3-4, 2025, McPherson Fire Dept
January 7-8, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept

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.

Saturday, November 1, 2025, Lyons Fire Dept
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept
Saturday, November 22, 2025, Holton Vol 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 Center Fire Dept

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.

September 22-29, 2025, Galesburg City Ctr
November 6-20, 2025, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)

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.

October 6-18, 2025, Galesburg City Ctr
December 4, 2025 to January 1, 2026, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)

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.

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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 13-14, 2025, Leawood Fire Dept Stat 31
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, September 13, 2025, Abilene Fire Dept
Saturday, September 27, 2025, Louisburg Fire Department
Saturday, October 25, 2025, Washington Rural Fire Dist 9
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Lyons Fire Dept
Monday, November 10, 2025, Willow Springs Fire Dist 3
Saturday, November 15, 2025, Galesburg Vol Fire Dept
Saturday, December 13, 2025, Andover Fire and Rescue Sta 2
Saturday, February 21, 2026, Holton Vol 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Ellsworth Co EMS
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Wathena Fire Dept
Saturday, September 13, 2025, Junction City Community Ctr
Monday, October 6, 2025, Great Bend Fire Dept
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Great Bend Fire Dept
Thursday, December 18, 2025, Holton Evangel United Methodist Church

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.

October 20-21, 2025, Andover Fire and Rescue Sta 2
March 12-13, 2026, Bonner Springs Fire Rescue
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.

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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.

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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.

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Catching Fury

One day Public Safety Camp

Saturday, October 25, 2025, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Sta 16

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.

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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.

February 24, 2026 to March 27, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept

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.

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Fire Investigation: First Responders (F0070)

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

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Fire Officer Weekend

This five-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.

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

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

February 11-12, 2026, Liberal Fire Dept

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.

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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.

January 12-13, 2026, St Andrews Classroom

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.

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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.

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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.

October 8-10, 2025, Kansas City Kansas Training Academy

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

Launching Fury

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Residential Sprinkler Plan Review (F0142)

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

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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.

Friday, October 17, 2025, Leavenworth Fire Dept

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.

October 13-16, 2025, Leavenworth Fire Dept
March 16-20, 2026, Junction City Fire Dept
May 18-22, 2026, Topeka 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.

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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.

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Structural Collapse Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification

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

Thursday, December 11, 2025, Crisis City Training Facility

Taking Care of Our Own

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, through a Department of Justice grant, offers a training program to help fire departments prepare for the worst - a line-of-duty death or serious injury. Fire service personnel and families who have lost a firefighter in the line-of-duty helped develop this one-day course called Taking Care of Our OwnŽ. It covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and co-worker support, and benefits and resources available to the families.

Saturday, March 21, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept

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.

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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.

November 17-21, 2025, Operating Engineers Local 101 Training Center

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.

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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.

Saturday, September 6, 2025, Willow Springs Fire Dist 3

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.

Friday, September 19, 2025, Tony Event Ctr

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.

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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.

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