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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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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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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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.

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October 12-13, 2024, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23

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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September 23-27, 2024, Winfield Fire Dept

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

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

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Monday, August 12, 2024, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3

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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This two-day course provides the knowledge and skills to enable participants to have difficult conversations related to exercising leadership when addressing adaptive challenges.

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September 9-10, 2025, Salina Fire Dept

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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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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July 23, 2024 to September 3, 2024, Hesston Fire Dept

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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September 12-18, 2024, Iola Fire Dept

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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July 29, 2024 to August 2, 2024, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
September 16-20, 2024, Andover Fire and Rescue Sta 2
September 23-27, 2024, Topeka Fire Dept
October 21-25, 2024, Garden City 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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August 27-28, 2024, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
October 2-3, 2024, Pittsburg Fire Dept
October 14-15, 2024, Andover Fire and Rescue Sta 2
November 21-22, 2024, Garden City Fire Dept
December 11-12, 2024, 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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July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025

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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August 7-8, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
August 28-29, 2024, Potawatomi Tribal Fire Dept
October 2-3, 2024, Salina Fire Dept
October 16-17, 2024, Pittsburg Fire Dept

Online, self-paced Instructor 2 Training

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July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

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

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Thursday, August 1, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Friday, August 2, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Saturday, August 17, 2024, Butler Co EMS Headquarters
Saturday, August 24, 2024, Gove Fire Dept
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Arkansas City Fire/EMS Dept

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 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 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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November 14-15, 2024, Leawood Fire Dept Stat 31

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

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Saturday, September 14, 2024, Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center

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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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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April 7-8, 2025, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3

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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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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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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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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December 10-11, 2024, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical

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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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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Monday, August 5, 2024, Lincoln Jr/Sr High School
Friday, August 16, 2024, Mitchell Co Fair Bldg
Saturday, August 17, 2024, Mitchell Co Fair Bldg
Saturday, August 24, 2024, Tonganoxie Council Chambers & Municipal Court
Saturday, August 24, 2024, Tonganoxie Council Chambers & Municipal Court
Monday, September 9, 2024, Kiowa Co Community Barn
Monday, September 9, 2024, Kiowa Co Community Barn
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Thursday, September 19, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Thursday, September 19, 2024, Manhattan Fire Dept
Thursday, October 3, 2024, McPherson Community Building
Thursday, October 3, 2024, McPherson Community Building
Saturday, October 26, 2024, Republic Co EMS
Monday, October 28, 2024, Derby Police Department Courthouse
Monday, October 28, 2024, Derby Police Department Courthouse
Saturday, November 9, 2024, Larned City Bldg

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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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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September 12-13, 2024, Newton Fire and EMS Dept Stat 3
January 9-10, 2025, Lenexa Fire Dept Stat 3

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 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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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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August 31, 2024 to September 1, 2024, Oberlin Fire Dept/Decatur Co Fire Dept

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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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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February 10-15, 2025, Overland Park Fire Dept

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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September 18-19, 2024, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6

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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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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May 3-4, 2025, Shawnee Height Fire Dist Stat 23

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) 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 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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July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025, Self-paced Online Training

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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November 16-17, 2024, Ellis Co Rural Fire Dept

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

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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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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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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Friday, August 9, 2024, Garden City Fire Dept

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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August 5-9, 2024, Garden City Fire Dept
October 14-18, 2024, Iola Fire Dept
October 21-25, 2024, Coffeyville Fire Dept

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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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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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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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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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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Saturday, August 3, 2024, Girard Fire Dept
Saturday, November 9, 2024, Riley County Public Works Training Room
Saturday, November 23, 2024, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)

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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March 10-11, 2025, Wichita Fire Dept Training Ctr

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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August 18-23, 2025, Lenexa Fire Dept Stat 3