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6-day off-campus
Emergency Resource Deployment Planning Standards of Coverage (SOC) (N0492)

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.


5/13/2024 - 5/18/2024
in Lakeside, AZ

Canceled

6-day off-campus
Demonstrating Your Community Risk Reduction Program's Worth (N0378)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Public Education

Master the tools and skills for fire and injury prevention program evaluation with a systematic method to improve and account for evaluation actions with procedures that are feasible, ethical and accurate.


5/13/2024 - 5/18/2024
in Murray, UT

6-day off-campus
Fire Inspection Principles 2: Inspection of Structures and Systems (N0391)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Technical

Learn about the fundamental methodology for application of the requirements for fire protection systems, including fire alarm and fire suppression systems (detection, notification and extinguishment).


6/2/2024 - 6/7/2024
in Pittsford, VT

6-day off-campus
Command and Control of Incident Operations (N0312)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Get introduced to the Incident Command System (ICS). Learn command techniques for control and extinguishment of fires ranging from small, residential structures to multioccupancy, commercial complexes.


8/12/2024 - 8/18/2024
in Forsyth, GA

Canceled

+ 3 more

6-day off-campus
Leadership in Supervision (N0645)

Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development

Learn the basic leadership skills and tools to perform effectively in the fire/EMS environment, to transition to supervisory and leadership roles, and to establish a foundation for future success.


8/18/2024 - 8/23/2024
in Baton Rouge, LA

+ 4 more

6-day off-campus
Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards (N0314)

Curriculum: Incident Management

Learn about commanding incidents in high life hazard, multiple exposure and unusual occupancy areas such as penal institutions, bulk oil-storage facilities, nursing homes, colleges and grain elevators.


8/25/2024 - 8/30/2024
in Bell Buckle, TN

6-day off-campus
Fire Inspection Principles I (N0390)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Technical

Get introduced to the fundamental methodology for the application of fire and life safety codes and standards, with a focus on essential methodologies and current code enforcement applications.


9/29/2024 - 10/4/2024
in Newport Beach, CA

6-day off-campus
Managing Effective Fire Prevention Programs (N0671)

Curriculum: Fire Prevention: Management

Learn to lead a fire prevention/risk-reduction bureau, including establishing bureau priorities, fostering cultural change, understanding power and influence, and managing organizational strategies.


2/2/2025 - 2/7/2025
in Rochester, NY

6-day off-campus
New Executive Chief Officer (N0763)

Curriculum: Leadership and Executive Development

Develop the critical managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary to become a first-time executive chief officer or chief officer.


5/18/2025 - 5/23/2025
in Windsor Locks, CT

+ 2 more

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

6-day on-campus
Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Response (R0655)

Curriculum: Hazardous Materials

Work on scenario-based activities focused on gaining and sharing the knowledge, skills and abilities for effectively making justifiable risk-based decisions and sharing the outcomes with team members.


None scheduled