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10-day on-campus
Exercise of Executive Leadership: Self (R5201)

Curriculum: Executive Fire Officer Program

Explore the foundation of leadership in an immersive, educational experience with facilitated discussion and introspection to address the relationships of leadership for self, organization and community.


8/12/2024 - 8/23/2024
in Emmitsburg, MD

+ 5 more

10-day on-campus
Management of Emergency Medical Services (R0150)

Curriculum: Emergency Medical Services

Discover the proven management techniques for dealing more effectively with day-to-day management issues to enhance the quality and overall effectiveness of an EMS operation in the fire service.


9/16/2024 - 9/27/2024
in Emmitsburg, MD

10-day on-campus
Hazardous Materials Officer and Hazardous Materials Safety Officer (R0258)

Curriculum: Hazardous Materials

Utilizing a risk-based approach, learn to safely direct and coordinate hazardous materials/WMD incident response as either a hazardous materials officer or a hazardous materials safety officer.


9/16/2024 - 9/27/2024
in Emmitsburg, MD

2-day off-campus
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Strategic Considerations (F0549)

Curriculum: Emergency Response to Terrorism

Learn how to respond to incidents involving terrorism, including operating as part of a Unified Command structure to ensure the safety of responders and reach a successful conclusion to the incident.


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
EMS Functions in ICS (F0166)

Curriculum: Emergency Medical Services

Learn to structure EMS resources within the guidance of the National Incident Management System ICS and in coordination with other public safety responders as appropriate for various incident types.


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
Youth Firesetting Program Manager (F0634)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Management

Learn how to develop, enhance or rejuvenate a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program, including evaluating the program, developing a vision, and building and executing an action plan.


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (O0455)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Develop the management skills needed by Company Officers for managing the operations of 1 or more companies and accomplishing assigned tactics during structural firefighting operations.


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
Incident Command for Highrise Operations (O0321)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Learn to manage highrise incidents as an emergency response officer, including organizing resources, developing strategies and managing tactical operations to protect life and minimize damage.


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
Preparation for Initial Company Operations (O0458)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Company Officers (COs) in preparing their company for incident operations, and learn about the transition from firefighter to CO.


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
Incident Safety Officer (O0729)

Curriculum: Responder Health and Safety

Learn the details of the safety officer's role and responsibilities at emergency responses to all-hazards types of situations, with focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS).


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
Introduction to NFIRS 5.0 (O0497)

Curriculum: Planning & Information Management

Learn to use standardized forms to achieve uniformity in incident and activity reporting, with a focus on providing data to management, decision-makers and the state uniform fire reporting system.


None scheduled

2-day off-campus
Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations (O0457)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Training for company officers to master vital decision-making skills at structure fires to accomplish assigned tactics, positively impact all aspects of the incident and produce a favorable outcome.


None scheduled