Instructor: Erin McGruder

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Fire Forum December 2025

This regional training event offers attendees an opportunity to learn from fire service trainers and thought leaders from across the American fire service.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, The Lodge at Iron Woods Park

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.
January 7-8, 2026, Manhattan 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.
February 11-12, 2026, Liberal Fire Dept

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.
March 28-29, 2026, Northwest Kansas Technical College

Taking Care of Our Own

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, through a Department of Justice grant, offers a training program to help fire departments prepare for the worst - a line-of-duty death or serious injury. Fire service personnel and families who have lost a firefighter in the line-of-duty helped develop this one-day course called Taking Care of Our OwnŽ. It covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and co-worker support, and benefits and resources available to the families.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, Manhattan Fire Dept