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Online - Self-Study
Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection (Q0218)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Technical

Learn about testing and evaluating available water supply systems for fire suppression activities, including on-site water storage systems and water supply for sprinklers and standpipe systems.

Online - Self-Study
Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management (Q0426)

Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development

Fire and EMS supervisors/managers can gain the foundational insights to meet the expectations of the organization in areas including health and wellness, time management, and conflict resolution.

Online - Self-Study
Introduction to Application of Data for Fire and Emergency Services (Q0696)

Curriculum: Planning & Information Management

This course introduces emergency responders to the analysis and applications of data and information in planning for fire and EMS and community-based risk reduction efforts.

Online - Instructor Led
Decision-Making and Financial Management for Fire and EMS Organizations (M0488)

Curriculum: Planning & Information Management

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to apply the Transformational Model and process to manage fiscal and resource allocations with a focus on outcomes, technology, services and fiscal management.


None scheduled

Online - Instructor Led
Introduction to Geographic Intelligence for Fire and Emergency Services (M0589)

Curriculum: Planning & Information Management

Learn about geographic intelligence and geographic information systems (GISs), including the tools and strategies to obtain geographical intelligence for enhanced emergency planning and response.


None scheduled

Online - Instructor Led
Integrating Technology into Fire and EMS Training (M0590)

Curriculum: Training Programs

Learn about instructional methodologies, strategies and technologies used in training for fire and EMS, including traditional instructional models and theories as well as new instructional techniques.


None scheduled

Online - Instructor Led
Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program Management (M0681)

Curriculum: Emergency Medical Services

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop a community MIH program based on the current healthcare and the EMS environment in the United States, including necessary MIH plan documentation.


None scheduled

Online - Instructor Led
Effective Communications for Fire and EMS Success (M1000)

Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development

Learn the theories, skills and practices of effective verbal and written communication essential to managing organizational, operational and crisis situations. Also covered: barriers to communication.


None scheduled

6-day on-campus
Emergency Resource Deployment Planning Standards of Coverage (SOC) (R0492)

Curriculum: Planning & Information Management

Learn how to use national fire incident data and analysis tools to develop models to meet community performance and outcome standards and to guide discussions about providing fire protection and EMS.


None scheduled

6-day on-campus
Management and Planning of Specialized Operations for EMS (R0168)

Curriculum: Emergency Medical Services

Learn to manage EMS components of planned events and complex incidents, including identifying potential hazards and resource needs, supporting specialized operations, and developing incident action plans.


None scheduled

6-day on-campus
Effective Communications for Fire and EMS Success (R1000)

Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development

Learn the theories, skills and practices of effective verbal and written communication essential to managing organizational, operational and crisis situations. Also covered: barriers to communication.


None scheduled

6-day on-campus
Effective Communications for Fire and EMS Success (P1000)

Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development

Learn the theories, skills and practices of effective verbal and written communication essential to managing organizational, operational and crisis situations. Also covered: barriers to communication.


None scheduled