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

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.

February 26-27, 2027, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1

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.

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Driver/Operator: Pumper Training

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

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Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial Training

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

August 3-12, 2026, Hays Fire Dept Training Facility

Driving Simulator Training

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

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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.

April 15-16, 2027, Liberal Fire Dept

Exterior Firefighting

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

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Fire Fighter 1 Training

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

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Fire Fighter 2 Training

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

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Fire Officer 2 Training

This IFSAC and Pro Board certification course addresses NFPA 1020, Chapter 10, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer II. Designed for company officers seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities while preparing to advance in rank and responsibility.

August 10-11, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room
September 2-3, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept
December 5-6, 2026, Pleasant Ridge High School

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.

June 26, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Self-paced Online Training

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.

August 17-18, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept
August 26-27, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Training Facility
September 21-22, 2026, Leavenworth Fire Dept

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

Online, self-paced Instructor 2 Training

June 26, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Self-paced Online Training

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.

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Grain Engulfment Rescue

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

Saturday, August 8, 2026, Atchison Co Rescue
Saturday, August 29, 2026, Rozel Vol Fire Dept
Saturday, September 12, 2026, Doniphan Co Fire Dist 2

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.

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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.

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Interior Firefighting

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

Saturday, August 1, 2026, Atchison Co Rural Fire Dist 2
Saturday, October 10, 2026, Phillipsburg 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.

December 9-10, 2026, Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute

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.

October 15-16, 2026, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1

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.

September 16-17, 2027, Salina Fire Dept

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.

Saturday, August 8, 2026, Concordia Fire/EMS Dept
Thursday, August 13, 2026, Hilton Garden Inn - Manhattan
Thursday, August 27, 2026, McPherson Fire Dept
Thursday, August 27, 2026, McPherson Fire Dept

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.

September 17-18, 2026, Bonner Springs Fire Rescue
November 19-20, 2026, Liberal Fire Dept

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

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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.

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Driver/Operator: Mobile Water Supply National Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM for Mobile Water Supply

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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.

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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 1 - Online Course Part 1

This four to six-week online course is Part 1 of a blended learning program addressing Fire Officer 1, NFPA 1020, Chapter 9, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer I.

July 2, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Self-paced Online Training

Fire Officer 1 Seminar - Part 2 Face-to-Face

This IFSAC and Pro Board certification course addresses NFPA 1020, Chapter 9, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer I. The focus is on management, leadership, emergency scene operations, and human relations concepts.

August 31, 2026 to September 2, 2026, Pittsburg Fire Dept
September 14-16, 2026, Salina Fire Dept
October 5-7, 2026, Leavenworth Co Fire Dist 1
November 2-4, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept
November 2-4, 2026, Andover Fire and Rescue Sta 2
November 16-18, 2026, Garden City Fire Dept

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.

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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.

August 13-14, 2026, Pittsburg Fire Dept
September 9-10, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room

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.

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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.

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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.

June 26, 2026 to June 30, 2027, 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.

August 10-13, 2026, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3
August 31, 2026 to September 1, 2026, Concordia Fire/EMS 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, 2026 to July 31, 2027

Kansas Fire Chief 101

Kansas Fire Chief 101

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Launching Fury

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

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Live Fire Instructor and Instructor-in-Charge - Online Course Part 1

This six-week, facilitated online course is Part 1 of a blended learning program addressing NFPA 1020, Chapters 7 and 8, for Live Fire Instructor and Instructor-in-Charge certification. Course dates are determined by host agency request. Note: This course has scheduled start and end dates.

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Live Fire Instructor and Instructor-in-Charge - Seminar Part 2 Face-to-Face

This two-day face-to-face seminar is Part 2 of a blended learning program addressing NFPA 1020, Chapters 7 and 8, for Live Fire Instructor and Instructor-in-Charge certification. Course locations are determined by host agency request.

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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.

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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.

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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.

July 1, 2026 to December 28, 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

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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.

September 22-25, 2026, Liberal Fire Dept

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 16-20, 2026, 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.

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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.

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