Fire & Rescue Training Institute courses

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.

November 2-3, 2023, Olathe Fire Dept
March 23-24, 2024, Ellis Co Rural Fire Dept

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.

October 16-27, 2023, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6

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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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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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 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.

November 13-17, 2023, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23

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.

February 5-8, 2024, Pittsburg 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 16-17, 2023, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23
December 11-12, 2023, Johnson Co Fire Dist 1 Stat 81

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, 2023 to July 1, 2024

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.

January 16-17, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
January 23-24, 2024, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3
February 7-8, 2024, Leavenworth Fire Dept
February 21-22, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
March 6-7, 2024, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23
April 3-4, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
May 4-5, 2024, Colby Fire Dept
June 15-16, 2024, Garnett Fire Dept

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

Online, self-paced Instructor 2 Training

July 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024

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.

Thursday, October 26, 2023, St Marys Fire Dept

Grain Engulfment Rescue

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

Saturday, October 28, 2023, Pratt Co Emergency Mgmnt
Saturday, November 18, 2023, Greensberg Kiowa County 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.

October 9-11, 2023, Riley Co Fire Dist 1
October 10-12, 2023, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1

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 14-26, 2023, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1
October 16, 2023 to November 8, 2023, Riley Co Fire Dist 1

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.

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Interior Firefighting

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

Saturday, October 28, 2023, Riley Co Fire Dist 1

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.

February 16-17, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept

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.

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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.

October 12-13, 2023, Emporia Fire Dept Station 2

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, October 18, 2023, Larned State Hospital 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.

October 26-27, 2023, Junction City Fire Dept Stat 2
July 20-21, 2024, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23

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.

Thursday, October 26, 2023, Lyons High School
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Kansas City KS Comm College Tech Ed Ctr
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Kansas City KS Comm College Tech Ed Ctr

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.

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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.

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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.

September 12-13, 2024, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3

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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2023 December Fire Forum

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

Thursday, December 14, 2023, Lenexa Fire Dept Stat 3

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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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.

June 13-14, 2024, Wichita Fire Dept Training Ctr

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

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

October 18-19, 2023, Pittsburg Fire Dept
November 15-16, 2023, Winfield Fire Dept
December 6-7, 2023, Osher Institute, St. Andrews Office Facility In Person
January 18-19, 2024, Pittsburg Fire Dept
May 1-2, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
September 18-19, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6

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 30-31, 2024, Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute

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.

July 3, 2023 to June 28, 2024, Live Online Training

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 9-12, 2023, Coffeyville Fire Dept

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, 2023 to June 30, 2024, Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute

Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute Goodland Fire School 2023

The Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) Goodland Fire School is a cooperate event to advance the knowledge and skills of Kansas firefighters. This event combines the annual fire schools normally held by KFRTI and Goodland Fire Department into one single event.

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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.

August 19-20, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6

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