Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute

Fire Instructor

The Fire Instructor program provides a pathway for new and experienced training personnel to gain fire and emergency services instructional experience, confidence, competency, and national credentialing. These courses infuse the principles of adult learning, psychology, instructional coaching, and training development within the scope of NFPA 1020, the Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications (Chapters 4 and 5), and NFPA 1400, Standard on Fire Service Training (Chapters 16 - 21).

All Fire Instructor courses are delivered in a hybrid format. Students complete an online component (Part 1) before attending a face-to-face seminar (Part 2). Courses are available for Fire Service Instructor Level 1 and 2, Live Fire Instructor, and Live Fire Instructor-in-Charge. National certification is available through IFSAC and Pro Board.

Upcoming Courses

Courses & Events

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.

April 22, 2026 to August 19, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room
April 29-30, 2026, Wichita Fire Dept Training Ctr
June 2-3, 2026, Coffeyville Fire Dept
August 17-18, 2026, Great Bend Fire Dept
September 21-22, 2026, Leavenworth 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

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

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

May 6-7, 2026, Wichita Fire Dept Training Ctr
May 27-28, 2026, Kansas City KS Fire Dept Stat 6
August 13-14, 2026, Pittsburg Fire Dept
September 9-10, 2026, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical-Jayhawk Room

Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute Goodland Fire School 2026

The Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) Goodland Fire School is a cooperative event that advances 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.

This course contains no sessions
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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.

This course contains no sessions
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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.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.