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Online - Self-Study
ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (Q0463)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Learn how to use an all-hazards, all-agency approach for integrating the Incident Command System (ICS) with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements for operational personnel.

Online - Self-Study
ICS-100: An Introduction to the Incident Command System (Q0462)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Learn about the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System (ICS), including the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System.

Online - Self-Study NEW
Applied Research Design for Fire and Emergency Medical Services (Q0427)

Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development

Learn the skills necessary for successfully planning for and completing an Applied Research Paper including elements of research design, research approaches and methods, and procedures and data analysis.

Online - Self-Study NEW
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 Fire Behavior in a Single-Family Dwelling (Q0368)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Technical

Gain the ability to describe fire behavior in a single-family dwelling and apply that knowledge to fire safety and firefighting techniques to improve firefighter safety and reduce loss of life.

Online - Self-Study
Awareness of Command and Control Decision-Making at Multialarm Incidents (Q0297)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Learn critical incident management skills focused on evaluating fire department emergencies and the command officer’s responsibilities while conducting major operations involving multialarm incidents.

Online - Self-Study
Foundational Concepts of Chemistry (Q0228)

Curriculum: Hazardous Materials

Gain the foundational knowledge on the mitigation, prevention and response to chemical events within the community, and prepare for taking more advanced Hazardous Materials curriculum courses.

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
Alternative Water Supply: Planning and Implementing Programs (Q0217)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Technical

Fire chiefs, water authorities and public policy officials will learn to plan for and implement programs that allow for the use of alternative water sources during structural firefighting operations.

Online - Self-Study
Firefighter Safety: Calling the Mayday (Q0133)

Curriculum: Responder Health and Safety

Learn the ins and outs of firefighters calling a mayday, including mayday decision parameters for firefighters, mayday decision-making process for firefighters and mayday practice for firefighters.

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

2-day on-campus