Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute

Firefighter Training

The Institute's Firefighter training program includes a broad spectrum of training targeted at the basic Firefighter and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator levels. Topics include training designed to meet National Certification for Fire Fighter Levels 1 and 2, "basic firefighter training" custom-designed to meet the local fire department's training needs and Apparatus Driver/Operator -- Pumper and Aerial courses. This category of training includes all courses with the target audience being at the "firefighter" or apparatus driver/operator level.

Upcoming Courses

Courses & Events

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training (Online Course) In Compliance with NFPA 470 and OSHA 1910.146

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

October 1, 2024 to June 1, 2025, Self-paced Online Training

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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Driver/Operator: Aerial Training

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

October 28-31, 2025, Manhattan Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper Training

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

August 18-22, 2025, Topeka Fire Dept
October 20-24, 2025, Manhattan Fire Dept

Driver/Operator: Pumper/Aerial Training

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

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Driving Simulator Training

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

Saturday, July 19, 2025, Jefferson Co Fire Dist 8
Sunday, July 20, 2025, Jefferson Co Fire Dist 8

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.

Saturday, October 11, 2025, Hays Fire Dept Training Facility

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 Pump Simulator Training

This training utilizes the Fire Pump Operations simulator to reinforce good fire pump operator skills and mediate the correct response to fire pumping situations.

Saturday, August 16, 2025, Syracuse Fire Dept

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.

Saturday, November 1, 2025, Lyons 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.

June 9-14, 2025, Willow Springs Fire Dist 3
November 6-20, 2025, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)

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.

June 14-21, 2025, Willow Springs Fire Dist 3
December 4, 2025 to January 1, 2026, Sherman Co Rural Fire Dept (Mtn Time)

Interior Firefighting

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

Saturday, June 14, 2025, Metro Topeka Airport Authority
Saturday, August 9, 2025, Syracuse Fire Dept
Saturday, September 13, 2025, Abilene Fire Dept
Saturday, September 27, 2025, Louisburg Fire Department
Saturday, October 25, 2025, Washington Rural Fire Dist 9
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Lyons Fire Dept
Monday, November 10, 2025, Willow Springs Fire Dist 3

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.

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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.

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Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute Goodland Fire School 2025

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.

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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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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.

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Sleep Fitness Training for Firefighters

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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