Courses & Events

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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This course contains no sessions
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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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April 20-21, 2023, Lenexa Fire Dept Stat 3

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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Confined Space Rescue 2 Refresher is a one-day (8hrs) course designed to facilitate trained confined space rescuers reviewing and implementing knowledge and skills through field lectures and scenario evolutions.

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Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 is a three-day (24 hours) course designed to help employers meet OSHA standard 1910.146 Subpart (k) Rescue & Emergency Services and NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue.

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April 18-21, 2023, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium
May 23-26, 2023, Leavenworth Fire Dept

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

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

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April 17-21, 2023, Edwardsville Fire Dept
May 8-12, 2023, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23
May 23, 2023 to June 24, 2023, Grant Co Fire Dept
June 12-16, 2023, Leavenworth Fire Dept

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

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March 27, 2023 to April 5, 2023, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
June 5-15, 2023, Garden City Fire Dept
August 14-25, 2023, Manhattan Fire Dept
September 18-27, 2023, Emporia Fire Dept Station 2

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

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Saturday, April 22, 2023, Ellsworth County EMS
Sunday, April 23, 2023, Ellsworth County EMS

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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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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Saturday, June 3, 2023, Leavenworth Co Fire Dist 1
Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Manhattan Fire Dept

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

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

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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.

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April 3, 2023 to May 3, 2023, Chanute Memorial Auditorium-3rd Fl Alliance Rm
April 24-29, 2023, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
June 5-9, 2023, Manhattan Fire Dept
November 13-17, 2023, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23

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.

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May 15-18, 2023, McPherson Fire Dept
May 22-26, 2023, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
June 19-23, 2023, Great Bend Fire Dept
August 14-18, 2023, Topeka Fire Dept

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.

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June 26-27, 2023, McPherson Fire Dept
July 13-14, 2023, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
October 16-17, 2023, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23
December 11-12, 2023, Johnson Co Fire Dist 1 Stat 81

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.

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January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023

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.

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April 7-8, 2023, Dodge City Fire Dept Training Facility
April 17-18, 2023, Pittsburg Fire Dept
April 19-20, 2023, Chanute Fire Dept Stat 2
May 2-3, 2023, CHS McPherson Refinery Fire Dept
May 10-11, 2023, Salina Police Department Training Room
May 17-18, 2023, Wichita Fire Dept
May 24-25, 2023, Topeka Fire Dept
July 13-14, 2023, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept
July 15-16, 2023, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23
August 8-9, 2023, Garden City Fire Dept
August 30-31, 2023, Edwardsville City Hall

Online, self-paced Instructor 2 Training

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January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023

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

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

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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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Saturday, April 29, 2023, Jefferson Co Fire Dist 5 Rock Creek Twp
Saturday, May 6, 2023, Leavenworth Co Fire Dist 1
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Madison Rural Fire Dept
Saturday, June 17, 2023, Lyon Co Fire Dist 2

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

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Saturday, March 25, 2023, Southwind District Extension Office - Allen Country
Saturday, April 15, 2023, Plains City Fire Dept
Saturday, April 22, 2023, Rawlins Co Fire Dist 1
Saturday, April 29, 2023, Ford Co Fire and EMS
Sunday, April 30, 2023, Ford Co Fire and EMS
Saturday, May 13, 2023, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1
Saturday, June 10, 2023, AG Partners Co-Op Inc
Saturday, June 24, 2023, Coffeyville Fire Dept
Saturday, July 29, 2023, Lyon Co Fire Dist 2
Saturday, August 5, 2023, Pratt Co Emergency Mgmnt
Friday, September 15, 2023, Riley Co Fire Dist 1 Stat 6
Saturday, September 16, 2023, Riley Co Fire Dist 1 Stat 6

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

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

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Saturday, May 27, 2023, Lyon Co Fire Dist 2
Saturday, June 24, 2023, Osage Co Fire Dist 4

Introduction to Technical Rescue Online Part 1 is a qualification course designed to meet the required knowledge-based elements of NFPA 1006, Chapter 5.

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January 11, 2023 to June 30, 2023, Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute

This two-day course is designed to provide Company Officers (COs) with a better understanding of multiagency needs and a Unified Command structure.

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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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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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May 20-21, 2023, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)

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

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June 10-11, 2023, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1

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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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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Monday, April 10, 2023, Palmyra Fire Dist 2

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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June 23-24, 2023, Junction City Fire Dept Stat 2

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

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Woodson Co Rural Fire Dept
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Pratt Co Emergency Mgmnt
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Pratt Co Emergency Mgmnt
Thursday, April 6, 2023, Augusta Department of Public Safety
Thursday, April 6, 2023, Augusta Department of Public Safety
Friday, April 7, 2023, Butler Co Fire Dist 3
Friday, April 7, 2023, Butler Co Fire Dist 3
Saturday, April 8, 2023, Butler County EMS Headquarters
Saturday, April 8, 2023, Butler County EMS Headquarters
Saturday, April 15, 2023, Jefferson Co Fire Dist 10
Thursday, May 4, 2023, Ellsworth County EMS
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Atchison Police Department
Monday, May 15, 2023, Fort Riley Fire Headquarters
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Fort Riley Fire Headquarters
Friday, May 19, 2023, Fort Riley Fire Headquarters
Thursday, May 25, 2023, Central Park Pavilion
Thursday, May 25, 2023, Central Park Pavilion

Trench Rescue Operations is a three-day (24 hours) course designed to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1006, 2013 Edition, Trench Rescue Technician Level I.

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May 5-7, 2023, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)

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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April 14-15, 2023, Pratt Co Emergency Mgmnt
July 7-8, 2023, Douglas Co Cons Fire Dist 1

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

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

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May 4-5, 2023, CHS McPherson Refinery Fire Dept
May 26-27, 2023, Dodge City Fire Dept Training Facility
June 7-8, 2023, Salina Fire Dept
June 13-14, 2023, Independence Fire Training Bldg
June 21-22, 2023, Wichita Fire Dept
July 25-26, 2023, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23

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.

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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.

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March 7, 2023 to June 30, 2023, Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute

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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March 31, 2023 to April 30, 2023, Northwest Kansas Technical College

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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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 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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May 4-13, 2023, Tonganoxie Fire Dept

Rope Rescue Technician is a four-day (32 hour) certification course is designed to meet NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapters 5.3 Rope Rescue Technician level.

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July 17-21, 2023, Crisis City Training Facility