NFA APPROVED COURSES

The following courses are approved by the U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy. Approval 

indicates that, at the time NFA conducted its review of the proposed product, the general design of the 

course satisfied the standards of quality established by NFA in the approval agreement. Responsibility for 

the scope and content of the course and the appropriateness of the subject matter or instructional 

methodology to the needs of the target audience rests exclusively with the organization(s), which 

developed or delivered the course and the State training program delivering it. Note: Course information 

has been taken verbatim, from the respective submitting agencies’ course descriptions.

Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards Commission

Y0101 - Fire Instructor I (40 Hours) A course designed to train participants to teach a class from a 

prepared lesson plan. This course introduces the student to the concept of utilizing training aids to 

enhance his/her presentation, how to properly select these training aids and how to use the training aid 

selected. Subject areas for this course include: communication, concepts of learning, methods of teaching, 

organizing the class, performance evaluations, testing and evaluations, the lesson plan, teaching 

techniques, and the use of instructional materials. The student will give several presentations during the 

course, all leading to the final fifteen minute graded presentation on the final day of class. Prerequisite:

High School diploma or GED. Must have three years' experience as a certified firefighter.

Y0102 - Fire Instructor II (40 Hours) Provides the Fire Instructor I with the next level of understanding 

for the training of personnel. This course is designed to train the participants to perform job and task 

analysis, develop goals and objectives, and develop a lesson plan along with the coordinating training aids 

and student test and evaluation. During the course the students are divided into groups, each of which is 

responsible for the development of a lesson plan to be presented to the class on the final day. 

Prerequisite: Fire Instructor I.

Y0201 - Fire Officer I (40 Hours) The Fire Officer I curriculum identifies the performance requirements 

necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor. This course introduces the student to the basic 

concepts of management and supervision by concentration on such topics as organizational structure, 

communication skills, human resource management, public relations, planning, emergency service 

delivery, and safety. Prerequisite: Firefighter II.

Y0202 - Fire Officer II (40 Hours) A course designed for the fire officer who is ready to assume more of 

a leadership role by moving into the middle management level of his/her department. This course consists 

of subjects designed to give the officer more knowledge of management and supervision so that he/she 

can make basic evaluations of employee relations and assume a more proactive role in their department. 

This course expands on the knowledge base attained in Fire Officer I by revisiting some of the same 

subjects and adding additional material. Some new subject areas include information management, 

government structure, and department budget planning and management. Prerequisites: Firefighter I and 

Instructor.

Y0552 - Public Fire & Life Safety Educator (40 Hours) The student will be able to identify the major 

problems to be solved regarding delivery of a Public Fire & Life Safety Program. This course identifies 

the most cost effective objectives for the program, how to develop educational messages and materials 

and delivery methods.
Y0654 - Apparatus Operator Aerial (40 Hours) This course is designed to provide the structural 

firefighter with the additional knowledge and skills to successfully operate an aerial apparatus. Included 

in this course is a section of performance standards that must be completed and documented by the 

student at their department prior to attending the class. The purpose of this class is to specify, in terms of 

performance objectives, the minimum requirements for professional service as an apparatus operator/ 

driver. This course shall cover all the requirements for the Apparatus Operator/Driver: Aerial level of 

progression.

Y0655 Apparatus Operator - Pumper (40 Hours) This course is designed for the firefighter who 

wishes to advance to the next level of his/her profession. This course consists of six modules: Preventive 

maintenance, Test and Inspections, Driving/Operating, Water Supply, Sprinklers and Standpipes and 

Operations. The purpose of this class is to specify, in terms of performance objectives, the minimum 

requirements for professional service as an apparatus operator/driver. This course shall cover all the 

requirements for the Apparatus Operator/Driver: Pumper level of progression.

Y0705 - Fire Inspector I (40 Hours) This course is designed for the fire inspector who is ready to 

advance his/her educational training to the next level. This course delves into the interpretation of 

applicable codes and standards, covers the procedure for various types of inspections, and prepares the 

inspector for the plans review process. The purpose of this course is to specify, in terms of performance 

objectives, the minimum requirements for professional service as a fire inspector. This course covers the

requirements of the Fire Inspector I level of progression.

Y0706 - Fire Inspector II (40 Hours) This course is designed for the fire inspector who is ready to 

advance his/her educational training to the next level. This course delves into the interpretation of 

applicable codes and standards, covers the procedure for various types of inspections and prepares the 

inspector for the plans review process. The purpose of this course is to specify, in terms of performance 

objectives, the minimum requirements for professional service as a fire inspector. This course covers the 

requirements of the Fire Inspector II level of progression.

Arkansas Fire Academy

Y0113 - Instructor I (64 Hours) This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities 

necessary to perform as a Fire Instructor I according to IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 

6th edition. Students will obtain the necessary information regarding the applicable laws, regulations, and 

standards applying to the delivery of training. Students will be provided information regarding trends in 

training and maintaining their professional competency through continuing education, networking, 

instructional development and delivery.

Y0214 - Fire Officer I (80 Hours) This course is designed to meet the objectives as listed in NFPA 1021 

for Fire Officer I. The program is divided into 19 modules, each covering the NFPA 1021 standards as 

listed in the objectives.

Y0215 - Fire Officer II (40 Hours) This course is designed to meet the objectives as listed in NFPA 

1021 for Fire Officer II. The program is divided into 15 modules, each covering the NFPA 1021 standards 

as listed in the objectives.
Y0407 - Haz Mat Awareness Certification course (16 Hours) This course references NFPA standards, 

specifically, NFPA 472: Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 

edition, which is required to achieve the Hazardous Materials Awareness certification level. The goal of 

the competencies at the awareness level shall be to provide the first responders with the knowledge and 

skills necessary to perform incident tasks safely.

Y0408 - Haz Mat Operations (16 Hours) This course references NFPA standards, specifically, NFPA 

472: Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 edition, which is 

required to achieve the Hazardous Materials Operations level. The goal of the competencies at the 

operations level shall be to provide the first responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to 

perform incident tasks safely.

Y0604 - First Responder Course (40 Hours) This course is designed to instruct a student to the level of 

First Responder, who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care system. This curriculum includes 

the skills necessary for the individual student to provide emergency care with a limited amount of 

equipment. Specifically, after successful completion of the program, the student will be capable of 

performing the necessary emergency treatments at an entry level. This course is designed around the First 

Responder: National Standard Curriculum developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration.

Y0605 - Firefighter I (180 Hours) Essentials of Firefighter I: The Firefighter I course is structured for 

competency-based group instruction of the Firefighter I information presented in the IFSTA "Essentials of 

Fire Fighting" (4th Edition). It addresses the standards covered in NFPA 1001 (2002) Chapter 5 with the 

exception of those objectives related to response to hazardous materials at the awareness level (NFPA 

472). The firefighter I will receive knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a 

firefighting team under direct supervision in hazardous conditions.

Y0606 - Firefighter II (180 Hours) Essentials of Firefighter II: The Firefighter II course is structured for 

competency-based group instruction of the Firefighter II information presented in the IFSTA "Essentials 

of Fire Fighting" (4th Edition). It addresses the standards covered in NFPA 1001 (2002) Chapter 6 with 

the exception of those objectives related to response to hazardous materials at the operations level (NFPA 

472). The firefighter II will receive the knowledge and skills to function under general supervision.

Y0659 - Pumper Driver/Operator (80 Hours) This course is designed to provide the student 

Driver/Operator with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to inspect and perform preventative 

maintenance on a fire apparatus according to NFPA 1002 standards and IFSTA Driver/Operator 

standards. The student will be capable of performing routine test, inspections and servicing functions on 

the apparatus systems and components as specified in the manufacturer’s specifications.

Y0763 - Protective Equipment (40 Hours) The student will be able to safely utilize all the protective 

equipment necessary for the task to be performed on the fireground, while under the immediate 

supervision of an experienced firefighter.

California - Office of the State Fire Marshal

Y0103 - Fire Instructor 1A, Instructional Techniques, Part 1 (40 Hours) This is the first of a two-part 

series. Topics include: The Occupational Analysis, course outline, concepts of learning, levels of 

instruction, behavioral objectives, lesson plan development, psychology of learning, and instructor 

evaluation. Student teaching demonstrations are required of all.
Y0104 - Fire Instructor 1B, Instructional Techniques, Part 2 (40 Hours) This is the second in a twocourse series. Topics include: Preparing course outlines, establishing levels of instruction, constructing 

behavioral objectives and lesson plans, developing instructional aids, fundamentals of testing and 

measurements, test planning, evaluation techniques and tools. Student teaching demonstrations are 

required of all. Prerequisite: Fire Instructor 1A.

Y0203 - Fire Management 1, Management/Supervision for Company Officers (40 Hours) This 

course prepares or enhances the first line supervisor's ability to supervise subordinates. It introduces key 

management concepts and practices utilized and includes discussions about decision making, time 

management, leadership styles, personnel evaluations and counseling guidelines.

Y0130 - IPSLE: Developing a Personal Philosophy of Leadership and Ethics (40 hours + 8 hours 

Applied Leadership Practicum) This course will introduce the International Public Safety Leadership 

and Ethics Institute. Students will gain a deeper understanding of self as it relates to leadership 

philosophies, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the exercise of effective and ethical leadership. Students 

will explore their core values, ethics, decision making, and begin to develop a personal philosophy of 

leadership. Personal leadership roles in the community as they relate to self, family, professional and 

social contexts will be identified as well as defining the difference between the exercise of leadership and 

management. Students will complete self-assessments to gain insights into personal leadership style and 

characteristics and opportunities for growth.

Y0131 - IPSLE: Leading Others Ethically (40 hours + 8 hours Applied Leadership Practicum) This 

course is the second in the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute Program. Students 

will gain knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively and ethically lead others. Various aspects of 

exercising ethical leadership as they relate to team building, delegating, facilitating conflict resolution, 

coaching, and mentoring will be explored. Students will also gain an understanding of communication 

processes, empowerment, and leading in an ever-changing and diverse environment. Various theories of 

leadership, including situational leadership, transformational leadership, net-centric, and servant 

leadership will be explored.

Y0132 - IPSLE: Ethical Leadership in Organizations (40 hours + 8 hours Applied Leadership 

Practicum) This course is the third in the continuing series of the International Public Safety Leadership 

and Ethics Program. Students will explore the leadership process and the leader-follower relationship 

within organizational settings. The influence of organizational culture, values, and contemporary societal 

issues on leadership effectiveness will be explored, as well as the concepts of organizational health, 

defenses, and change.

Y0133 - IPSLE: Ethics and the Challenge of Leadership (40 hours + 8 hours Applied Leadership 

Practicum) This is the fourth and final course in the Program of the International Public Safety 

Leadership and Ethics Program. Students will correlate personal core values and characteristics to 

complex ethical decisions and behaviors. Ethical and principle-centered leadership, including ethical 

systems, ethical dilemmas, and ethical decision-making models will be explored. Students will also 

examine challenges and develop strategies for exercising leadership in agency’s serving diverse and 

dynamic communities.

Y0301 - Fire Command 1A, Command Principles for Company Officers (40 Hours) This course 

provides instruction and simulation time pertaining to the initial decision and action processes at a 

working fire. The course includes areas of discussion on the fire officer, fire behavior, fire ground 

resources, operations, and management. Prerequisite: I-220 (Basic ICS)
Y0302 - Fire Command 1B, Hazardous Materials Command Principles for Company Officers (40 

Hours) This course provides instruction in tactics and strategies and scene management principles for 

incidents involving hazardous materials. The course includes areas of discussion on identification and 

hazard mitigation, decontamination, protective clothing, environmental concerns, and legal issues. 

Prerequisites: Fire Command 1A, I-220 (Basic ICS).

Y0501 - Fire Prevention 1A, Fire Inspection Practices (40 Hours) This course provides fundamental 

information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization, and operation of a fire 

prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationship of 

fire prevention with fire safety education and detection and suppression system.

Y0502 - Fire Prevention 1B, Code Enforcement (40 Hours) This course provides fundamental 

information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire 

prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationship of 

fire prevention with fire safety education and detection and suppression system. Prerequisite: Fire 

Prevention 1A.

Y0503 - Fire Prevention 1C, Flammable Liquids and Gases (40 Hours) This course focuses on the 

special hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids and gases. Some topics of discussion 

include: Bulk storage and handling, transportation of flammable gases and liquids and more. 

Prerequisites: Fire Prevention 1A, Fire Prevention 1B.

Y0551 - Public Education 1, Systematic Planning/Communications Skills (40 Hours) Key topics 

include: Systematic planning process for public education, use of CFIRS to analyze local fire problems, 

communication skills, program evaluation, working with the media, integrating programs into schools, 

gaining community support, fire safety for children, interviewing and counseling juvenile fire setters, 

creating and using audio/visual resources, and idea and resource sharing.

Y0615 - Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics (16 Hours) This course will provide the student with the 

history of firefighter injuries and fatalities at structure fires while providing them with the knowledge and 

techniques of rapid intervention crews. It will also provide the student with the knowledge and techniques 

of self-survival, while providing the firefighter an opportunity to demonstrate and apply these rescue 

techniques.

Y0616 - Rescue Systems I (40 Hours) This course is designed to provide training in the subject elements 

required for the California Urban Search and Rescue Basic and Light Operations levels. It will provide 

recognition of the unique hazards associated with the collapse or failure of light frame construction and a 

working knowledge of the resources and procedures for performing search operation inside or beneath 

light frame construction.

Y0651 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A, Emergency Vehicle Operations (40 Hours) This course 

is designed to provide the student with information on driver techniques for emergency vehicles and 

techniques of basic inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles, including actual driving exercises 

under simulated emergency conditions.

Y0652 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1B, Pump Operations (40 Hours) This course provides the 

student with information, theory, methods, and techniques for operating fire service pumps. Subjects 

include: Types of pumps, engine and pump gauges, maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions, pressure 

relief devices, cooling systems, water supplies, drafting, field hydraulics, and pumping operations. 

Prerequisite: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1.
Y0701 - Fire Investigation 1A, Fire Origin and Cause Determination (40 Hours) This course 

provides the participants with an introduction and basic overview of fire scene investigation. The focus of 

this course is to provide information on fire scene indicators and to determine the fire's origin.

Y0761 - Fire Control 4A (6 Hours) This course will provide the student with information on the 

characteristics and hazards of flammable gases. It will also provide the student with the methods and 

procedures necessary to handle flammable gases whether involved in a fire or not.

Y0762 - Fire Control 4B (6 Hours) This course will provide the student with information on the 

characteristics and hazards of flammable liquids. It will also provide the student with the methods and 

procedures necessary to handle flammable liquid whether involved in a fire or not.

Connecticut Fire Academy

Y0105 - Fire Service Instructor I (56 Hours) This seven-day course content is designed to meet the first 

level of instructor as identified by the National Professional Qualifications Standards. Class time is spent 

on instructor roles, audience analysis, communication skills, the writing of objectives, simulations and 

evaluation methods. Each student is required to prepare and deliver both a 10-minute and a 20-minute 

classroom presentation. It is required that each student has access to the IFSTA: Fire Service Instructor, 

5th Ed.

Y0585 - Fire Officer I (96 Hours) Fire Officer I is a comprehensive course designed to strengthen the 

new or aspiring fire officer’s supervisory and leadership skills. Emergency and routine duties of the 

company officer are discussed. Orientated to the level of Lieutenant, topics covered in this course include: 

human resource management, community and government relations, public education, safety, inspection 

and investigation and emergency service delivery, which also includes putting students into a fire 

command simulator.

Y0586 - Fire Officer II (80 Hours) This course is designed for those fire officers or aspiring officers that 

need the skills to supervise multiple companies. Generally, this level involves the management of 

company supervisors involved in the operational aspects of a fire station. Orientated to the level of 

Captain, topics covered in this course include: group behavior, employee evaluation, communication 

skills, report preparation, pre-fire and operational planning, inspections, command of hazardous materials 

incidents, safety and emergency service delivery, which also includes putting students into a fire 

command simulator.

Y0587 - Fire Officer III (80 Hours) Fire Officer III moves the fire officer from the line to the office. 

This class is an organizational administration course designed for those who hold or aspire to be a shift 

commander or chief officer. It is designed to enhance the skills of the chief officer by providing a group 

of peers with a progressive learning environment. This semi- independent study course includes a balance 

of regularly scheduled peer group discussion sessions and development of individual projects. Areas 

covered in the discussions and projects include: human resource management, community relations,

administration, inspection and investigation, safety and emergency service delivery.

Y0588 - Fire Officer IV (56 Hours) This semi-independent course consists of a balance of regularly 

scheduled peer group discussion sessions and the development of individual projects. This course is 

designed for chief officers. Areas covered in the discussions and projects will focus heavily on human 

resource management, administration, multi-agency emergency responses scenarios and safety. Areas 

specifically covered include: grievance administration, training and education goal setting, employee 

assistance programs, incentive programs, community event planning, long-range organizational planning 

and disaster planning. Students complete a long-range organizational strategic plan as their main project.
Idaho Fire Service Training

Pumping Apparatus Driver Training Program (80 Hours) This course is intended to train 

driver/operators who are responsible for driving and operating fire apparatus equipped with fire pumps. 

The information contained in this course will assist the driver/operator in meeting the job performance 

requirements contained in chapters 3, 4, and 5 of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus 

Driver/Operator Qualifications, 2003 edition.

Illinois Fire Service Institute

Y0106 - Instructor I (40 Hours) The Instructor I course is designed to give the student the knowledge 

and ability to teach from prepared materials which are predominately skills oriented. Areas covered 

include: communication, concepts of learning, human relations in the teaching-learning environment, 

methods of teaching, organizing the learning environment, records and reports, testing and 

responsibilities, teaching techniques, and use of instructional materials.

Y0107 - Instructor II (40 Hours) The emphasis of the Instructor II course is placed on teaching 

formalized lessons from materials prepared by the instructor, including relating information from one 

lesson or class to the next. Coverage includes: writing performance objectives, developing lesson plans, 

preparing instructional materials, constructing evaluation devices, demonstrating selected teaching 

methods, completing training records and reports, and identifying reference resources. Prerequisite:

Instructor I.

Y0204 - Management I (40 Hours) The Management I course is designed to provide the Fire Officer, 

who is in charge of a single fire company or station, with information and skills in supervisory practices 

and personnel management. Subject areas covered will include: the role and function of the Company Fire 

Officer, basic management principles and concepts, leadership, motivation, order giving, discipline, and 

conflict resolution.

Y0205 - Management II (40 Hours) The Management II course is designed to provide the Fire Officer, 

who is in charge of a single fire company or station, with information and skills in personnel 

management. This course provides coverage in the areas of basics of communications, report writing, 

interpersonal communication, group dynamics, coaching and counseling skills, and performance 

appraisal.

Y0206 - Management III (40 Hours) The Management III course is designed to provide the Fire 

Officer, who is in charge of multiple fire companies or stations, with information and skills in officer 

supervision and administrative functions. Subject areas covered will include: planning and decisionmaking, finance and budgeting, risk management, public relations and the news media. Prerequisite: 

Management I & II.

Y0207 - Management IV (40 Hours) The Management IV course is designed to provide the Fire 

Officer, who is in charge of multiple fire companies or stations, with information and skills in personnel 

management. Subject areas covered will include the role and function of the Fire Officer II, introduction 

to Total Quality Management, performance evaluation, interviewing techniques, labor relations and 

collective bargaining, fire officer liability, and team building. Prerequisite: Management I & II.
Y0303 - Tactics & Strategy I (40 Hours) The Tactics & Strategy I course is designed for the Fire 

Officer who is responsible for commanding one to two companies at the fire or emergency scene, such as 

Company Officers and Chief Officers of small departments. Subject areas which will be covered are: 

company officer leadership, safety, pre-fire planning, fire behavior, building construction, firefighting 

tactics, engine company and truck company operations, Haz Mat, and tactical exercises.

Y0304 - Tactics & Strategy II (40 Hours) The Tactics & Strategy II course is designed for the Fire 

Officer who is responsible for commanding a fire or emergency scene involving multiple companies. 

Subject areas which will be covered are: strategic concepts in firefighting, duties and responsibilities of 

command officers, incident command system (scene, manpower, and apparatus management), multicompany operations, disasters, high-rise operations, critical incident stress, and tactical exercises. 

Prerequisite: Tactics & Strategy I.

Y0411 - Hazardous Materials Awareness (8 Hours) This course is intended for all first- responders. 

Students will understand their role at the Awareness level, including recognizing hazardous incidents, 

scene security, use of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, and the need to request special 

assistance.

Y0413 - Haz Mat Incident Management System (24 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare 

students to serve as the on-scene commander at a hazardous materials or CBRNE incident. Students will 

demonstrate understanding of ICS and NIMS, hazards associated with responders working in chemical 

protective clothing, analyzing hazardous materials incidents, decontamination procedures, incident action 

plans, documentation, and incident termination requirements.

Y0414 - Hazardous Materials Technician A (45 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students 

to operate within NIMS at a hazardous materials or CBRNE event. The students will learn self-protection 

measures and rescue and evacuation procedures for WMD events, and chemical, radiological, and also 

toxicological terminology and behavior. They will understand monitoring gases and confined spaces, 

plume dispersal, radiation detection, and diking and damming. They will also know about liquid leak 

intervention including absorption, neutralization, plugging, and patching, as well as vapor leak 

intervention. They will use field survey instruments to identify, classify, and verify known and unknown 

materials, and develop action plans. They will perform offensive control, containment, and/or 

confinement operations, using the 5-step model. Students comply with appropriate standards and 

regulations.

Y0415 - Hazardous Materials Technician B (40 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students 

to operate within NIMS at a hazardous materials or CBRNE event. The students will understand selfprotection measures and rescue and evacuation procedures for WMD and hazardous materials incidents. 

Students will practice the 5-step (Identify, Notify, Isolate, Mitigate, and Terminate) model for response. 

They will practice detecting and monitoring liquids, vapors, and radiation, and proper handling of their 

releases. Students will use specialized detection and communication equipment. They will perform 

advanced offensive skills, develop incident action plans, and make strategic and tactical decisions while 

participating in scenarios. Students comply with appropriate standards and regulations.

Y0504 - Fire Prevention Principles (40 Hours) The Fire Prevention Principles course covers materials 

in the areas of fire inspection, fire investigation, and fire cause determination. Inspection topics include: 

laws, codes, ordinances, life safety code applications, building construction, occupancy, and inspection 

techniques, installed systems and water supply. Fire investigation concentrates on determining cause and 

point of origin.
Y0583 - Fire Department Incident Safety Officer (40 Hours) This course prepares students who will 

be designated by an incident commander (IC) as the incident safety officer (ISO). This course will teach 

students how to monitor the various types of incidents including, fire, EMS, technical rescue and 

hazardous materials scenes, and report to the IC the status of conditions, hazards and risks present. This 

course will also cover accident investigation and review procedures and how to develop and participate in 

a post-incident analysis.

Y0612 - Basic Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I (On-Line)

Y0613 - Basic Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I Academy Essentials of Firefighter II: The Firefighter 

II course is structured for competency-based group instruction of the Firefighter II information presented 

in the IFSTA “Essentials of Fire Fighting” (4th Edition). It addresses the standards covered in NFPA 

1001 (2002) Chapter 6 with the exception of those objectives related to response to hazardous materials at 

the operations level (NFPA 472). The firefighter II will receive the knowledge and skills to function 

under general supervision.

Y0618 - Technical Rescue Awareness (9 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students to 

respond as the first-in company to a CBRNE or other incident resulting in need for a technical rescue.

Students will learn to identify the rescue situation, its special hazards, and the initial company actions to 

be performed prior to arrival of a technical rescue team. Subject areas include standards, structural 

collapse, rope, confined space, vehicle and machinery, water and ice, trench, and wilderness rescues, and 

incidents involving WMD.

Y0619 - Rope Rescue Operations (40 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students to operate 

within NIMS at a CBRNE event requiring the need for low angle rescue. This course provides the 

fundamental knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues using rope rescue systems. The class will 

cover use of rope, rope equipment, hardware, construction of mechanical systems, belay and safety 

systems, anchor systems, and patient packaging. Special consideration will be given to the policies of the 

standard making agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and others. Skills performed are within the range 

of National Homeland Security Scenarios and fall within the DHS and ODP Target Capabilities and 

Universal Task Lists.

Y0620 - Rope Rescue Technician (80 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students to operate 

within NIMS at a CBRNE event requiring the need for high angle rescue. This course provides the 

advanced knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues using rope rescue systems. The class will cover 

the use of rope, rope equipment, hardware, construction of mechanical advantage systems, belay and 

safety systems, specialized high point anchor systems, rappelling, pick offs, line transfers, and patient 

packaging. This is listed as an 80 hour class, but often exceeds an 8 hour day. Evolutions will be 

performed in adverse weather, darkness, and simulated “on rope” emergencies. Special consideration will 

be given to the policies of the standard making agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and others. Skills 

performed are within the range of National Homeland Security Scenarios and fall within the DHS and 

ODP Target Capabilities and Universal Task Lists.
Y0621 - Confined Space Rescue Operations (40 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students 

to operate within NIMS at a CBRNE event resulting in a permit required confined space rescue. The 

course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues at permit required 

confined space incidents. The class will review the use of rope, rope equipment, hardware, construction of 

mechanical advantage systems, belay and safety systems, anchor systems, and patient packaging. Further 

instruction includes the use of atmospheric monitoring equipment, commercially engineered entry and 

retrieval systems, and the employment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Emphasis will be given to 

rescuer safety, scene management, patient care and movement, and compliance with the federal and state 

regulatory requirements.

Special consideration will be given to policies of the standard making agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, 

NFPA, and others. Skills performed are within the range of National Homeland Security Scenarios and 

fall within the DHS and ODP Target Capabilities and Universal Task Lists.

Y0622 - Confined Space Rescue Technician (40 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students 

to operate within NIMS at a CBRNE event resulting in a permit required confined space rescue. The 

focus of these rescues will be to handle a nonambulatory patient or responder possibly exposed to a toxic 

industrial chemical or CBRNE aftermath. This course provides the advanced skills needed to perform 

rescues at confined space incidents where civilians or rescuers are trapped and exposed. The class will 

review construction of mechanical advantage systems, belay and safety systems, anchor systems, 

rappelling, pick offs, line transfers, and patient packaging. Further instruction includes the use of basic 

atmospheric monitoring equipment, commercially engineered entry and retrieval systems, and 

employment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Emphasis will be given to safety by means of 

chemical and mechanical personal protective equipment, scene management, patient care and movement, 

decontamination, and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements. Drills involve mass 

casualty situations requiring entry through previously secured passages, disentanglement, and retrieval 

often via rescuer engineered means. Special consideration will be given to policies of the standard making 

agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and others. The skills performed are within the range of National 

Homeland Security Scenarios and fall within the DHS and ODP Target Capabilities and Universal Task 

Lists.

Y0623 - Structural Collapse Rescue Operations (45 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare 

students to operate within NIMS at a CBRNE event requiring rescue from collapse of a building 

constructed of wood, masonry, or pre-fabricated light metal materials. This course is extensively handson, and prepares students to operate safely and efficiently at a building collapse involving WMD. It offers 

practice in cutting, breaching, lifting, stabilizing, searching, shoring, packaging, and removing victims 

from a collapse environment.

Y0624 - Structural Collapse Rescue Technician (45 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare 

students to operate within NIMS at a CBRNE event requiring rescue from collapse of a building 

constructed of heavy masonry and/or steel. This course is extensively hands-on, and prepares students to 

operate safely and efficiently at a building collapse involving WMD. It offers practice in cutting, 

breaching, lifting (including with a crane), stabilizing, searching, shoring, packaging, and removing 

victims from a collapse environment.

Y0625 - Trench Rescue Operations (24 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students to 

operate within NIMS at a CBRNE event resulting in a shallow non-intersecting trench rescue. The class 

covers standards and regulations, use of specialized atmospheric monitoring equipment, emergency 

shoring systems, victim excavation, and employment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Special 

emphasis is given to rescuer safety. Evolutions involve various trench situations.
Y0626 - Trench Rescue Technician (40 Hours) The scope of this course is to prepare students to 

operate within NIMS at a CBRNE event resulting in a deep intersecting trench rescue. The class covers 

standards and regulations, use of specialized atmospheric monitoring equipment, emergency shoring 

systems, victim excavation, and employment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Special emphasis is 

given to rescuer safety. Evolutions involve various deep trench situations.

Y0657 - Fire Apparatus Engineer (32 Hours) After completion of this course, a student will be able to 

explain the following terms: atmospheric pressure, capacity, discharge velocity, displacement, GPM flow, 

flow pressure, friction loss, head pressure (gain or loss), hydrant pressure, negative pressure, net engine 

pressure, normal engine pressure, normal operating pressure, nozzle reaction, PSI, pump discharge 

pressure, residual pressure, static pressure, vacuum, velocity, and water hammer.

Y0702 - Fire/Arson Investigation I (40 Hours) The Fire/Arson Investigation I course includes units on: 

fire behavior, building construction, safety, automatic fire detection and suppression systems, electrical 

fire cause determination, accidental and incendiary origin and cause determination, vehicle fires, 

sketching, and field exercises. *Modules I and II must be taken consecutively.

Y0703 - Fire/Arson Investigation II (40 Hours) The Fire/Arson Investigation II course covers the 

subjects of: motivation of fire setters, insurance information, Property Insurance Loss Register (PILR), 

National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), interviewing, legal aspects, case preparation, 

presentation and review, explosives, explosive and incendiary devices, and field exercises.

Y0704 - Fire/Arson Investigation III (40 Hours) The Fire/Arson Investigation III course covers areas 

which include: intelligence systems, fatal fires, crime laboratory usage, photography, arson for profit, 

interview and communication techniques, and exercises. Students should bring a 35mm camera the first 

day of class.

Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau

Y0119 - Instructor I (32 Hours) This course is designed to prepare new instructors, or those wanting to 

be instructors, on how to organize and teach effectively, using existing lesson plans. In addition, 

instructor candidates will also learn how to use instructional aids and evaluation instruments, adapt lesson 

plans, organize the learning environment, and meet record-keeping requirements. This course meets the 

Job Performance Requirements for Instructor I, as stated in the NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service 

Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2007 Edition.

Y0120 - Instructor II (24 Hours) This course is designed to prepare current instructors with the skills 

necessary to develop lesson plans. Included in this course are: developing lesson objectives, instructional 

aids and evaluation instruments; how to schedule training sessions; and methods of supervision and 

coordination of training activities. This course meets the Job Performance Requirements for Instructor II, 

as stated in the NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2007 

Edition. Prerequisite: Instructor I certification.

Y0121 - Fire Officer I (40 Hours) This course is designed for the fire officer, or fire officer candidate, at 

the supervisory level. Students will develop a basic understanding in human resource development; 

community and government relations; administration; inspection and investigation at the company level; 

emergency services delivery at the company level; and health and safety. This course meets the Job 

Performance Requirements for Fire Officer I, as stated in the NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer 

Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition. Prerequisite: Firefighter II and Instructor I certifications.
Y0122 - Fire Officer II (32 Hours) This course is designed for the fire officer at the supervisory/ 

managerial level. Students will develop an advanced understanding in human resource management; 

community and government relations; inspection and investigation; emergency services delivery; and 

health and safety. This course meets the Job Performance Requirements for Fire Officer II, as stated in the 

NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition. Prerequisite: Fire 

Officer I certification.

Y0580 - Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge (LACK) Training (3 Hours) This 

workshop is designed to reach fire officers, training officers and chief officers and provide the 

opportunity to learn how Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge can guide them toward 

recognizing how they can improve both their own and/or their organizational skill set for what each letter 

represents (L.A.C.K.). While improving Leadership skills, recognizing the importance of Accountability, 

the impact of Culture and the need for continuous Knowledge, the presenter utilizes the opportunity to 

introduce the blueprint for the Courage to Be Safe® 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives into the personal 

and organizational improvement action plan.

Y0581 - Courage to Be Safe® Training (3 Hours) This provocative and moving presentation is 

designed to change the culture of accepting the loss of firefighters as a normal occurrence. Building on 

the untold story of line-of-duty death (LODD) survivors, it reveals how family members must live with 

the consequences of a firefighter death and provides a focus on the need for firefighters and fire officers 

to change fundamental attitudes and behaviors in order to prevent line-of-duty deaths. The central theme 

of this workshop promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect yourself and other 

firefighters and ensure that “Everyone Goes Home” at the end of the day.

Y0582 - Fire Inspector I (40 Hours) This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of fire 

prevention and fire inspection efforts. Students will develop a basic understanding of fire prevention, 

administration of codes and standards, the impact of fire behavior on buildings, building construction, fire 

detection and protection systems, the identification and correction of hazards and field inspections. This 

course meets the Job Performance Requirements for Fire Inspector I, as stated in the NFPA 1031, 

Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Reviewer, 2009 Edition.

Y0608 - Essentials of Firefighter I (96 Hours) The Firefighter I course is structured for competencybased group instruction of the Firefighter I information presented in the IFSTA “Essentials of Fire 

Fighting” (4th Edition). It addresses the standards covered in NFPA 1001 (2002) Chapter 5 with the 

exception of those objectives related to response to hazardous materials at the awareness level (NFPA 

472). The firefighter I will receive knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a 

firefighting team under direct supervision in hazardous conditions.

Y0609 - Essentials of Firefighter II (45 Hours) The Firefighter II course is structured for competencybased group instruction of the Firefighter II information presented in the IFSTA "Essentials of Fire 

Fighting" (4th Edition). It addresses the standards covered in NFPA 1001 (2002) Chapter 6 with the 

exception of those objectives related to response to hazardous materials at the operations level (NFPA 

472). The firefighter II will receive the knowledge and skills to function under general supervision.
Kentucky Fire Service Training

Y0617 - Firefighter Rescue (16 Hours) This intensive training course was developed in response to the 

tragic deaths of many firefighters across the nation in the past several years. Many of those who perished 

did so because they could not get out of the fire building or area where they were working. We train our 

firefighters in confined space, hazardous materials, infectious disease control, and incident command, but 

until now there was no training course that teaches our firefighters how to save their own lives. The 

Firefighter Survival and Rescue courses are designed to fill this void by reviewing conditions and 

situations which may pose a risk to firefighters and by teaching firefighters how to help themselves in 

emergency conditions.

Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute

Y0108 - Instructor I Curriculum (30 Hours) To teach instructors and trainers how to organize and 

teach a course effectively using existing lesson plans. Upon successful completion of this course, the 

student will be able to make an effective classroom presentation based on appropriate lesson plans.

Y0109 - Instructor II Curriculum (30 Hours) To prepare the student to use instructional methods that 

address various learning styles; to plan and develop lessons and programs for the purpose of delivering 

instruction; to supervise instructors and instruction and teach students in normal and hazardous learning 

environments; to develop examination methods and forms; and to develop and maintain a record and 

reporting system. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe and 

define instructional terms and methods, describe concepts of learning, use reference materials and locate 

instructional resources, use various instructional methods and instructional support materials, evaluate 

programs and learning, supervise and train instructors and students, create and maintain records and 

reports, use appropriate and effective communication methods, and be aware of instructor roles and 

responsibilities. (The program is based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1041, Fire 

Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 1996 edition, Chapters 3 and 4.)

Y0208 - Fire Officer I - Company Level Operations (60 Hours) To provide entry-level training in 

company operations and administration at the first-line supervisory level. Upon successful completion of 

this course, the student will be able to effectively manage human resources; community/public relations; 

fire department organization and administration, including budgets, reports, and planning; fire inspection, 

investigation, and public education; emergency service delivery; and safety. (National Fire Protection 

Association Standard 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 1997 edition, Chapter 2.)

Y0209 - Fire Officer II - Strategies for the Success of Company-Level Officers (42 Hours) To 

provide the student with training in company operations and administration that enhances the entry-level 

company officer training course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

effectively manage human resources; community/public relations; fire department organization and 

administration, including budgets, reports, and planning; fire inspection, investigation, public education, 

and emergency service delivery; and safety. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1021, Fire 

Officer Professional Qualifications, 1997 edition, Chapter 3.)
Y0210 - Fire Officer III - Developing the Chief Officer for the Administrative and Operational 

Challenges of the 21st Century (48 Hours) To prepare current/potential chief officers at the 

company/department/organizational level for the job performance requirements and challenges consistent 

with NFPA 1021, Chapter 4, 1997 edition. Upon successful completion of all required course work, the 

participant will have a solid perspective of fire service management and related issues. This will enable 

the participant to function in the capacity of an organizational chief officer, or as a member of a chief 

officer/fire administrator’s executive staff.

Y0404 - Hazardous Materials Operations (24 Hours) To provide the student with the knowledge and 

skills to perform hazardous materials first response. Upon successful completion of this course, the 

student will be able to analyze a hazardous materials incident, plan an initial response, implement the 

response, and evaluate the progress of the action taken.

Y0405 - Hazardous Materials Technician (39 Hours) To provide students with the knowledge and 

skills to mitigate a hazardous materials leak. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will 

be able to analyze a hazardous materials incident, plan a response, implement the response, evaluate the 

progress of the planned response, and terminate the incident.

Y0505 - Fire Inspector I (40 Hours) To provide the students with an in-depth review of the skills 

attendant to the duties of a Fire Inspector I job performance requirements (JPRs) of the National Fire 

Protection Association, 1031, Standard for Fire Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan 

Examiner. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to prepare reports on fire 

safety issues using proper codes and standards, conduct research on the various codes to address 

deficiencies noted during a site visit, develop a checklist to complete fire safety inspections, and give a 

legal deposition given the findings of an inspection, plan review, or complaint.

Y0601 - Emergency Medical Services Officer I (48 Hours) To provide students with entry- level 

training in company/departmental emergency medical services operations and administration at the firstline supervisory level. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively 

manage human resources, community/public relations; EMS company/departmental organizational and 

administration, including budgets, reports, incident pre-planning, public EMS education, safety, and 

emergency services delivery. This program addresses approximately 90 percent of the NFPA 1021, Fire 

Officer Professional Qualifications, 1992 edition, Chapter 2.

Y0602 - Rescue Technician (60 Hours) To provide the student with the fundamental principles of rescue 

to safely perform skills required at an auto accident, forcible entry situation, or land rescue. Upon 

successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the principles and hazards of 

rescue and demonstrate the use of tools and equipment to properly and safely perform auto extrication, 

rudimentary rigging, ladder rescue, forcible entry operations, and overland repelling.

Y0751 - Shipboard Firefighting Awareness (24 Hours) To provide students with the knowledge and 

skills to safely and effectively perform shipboard fire suppression operations as part of a firefighting 

team. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the role of the fire 

department and other agencies that respond to shipboard emergency incidents, and understand and apply 

the principles of shipboard fire behavior, firefighter safety, ship construction, arrangement, systems and 

staffing, shipboard firefighting strategy and tactics, marine communications, incident management, and 

hazardous materials incident mitigation. Prerequisite: For the Operations module, successful completion 

of the Awareness module, plus MFRI Firefighter II, EMTB, and HAZMAT Operations, or MFSPQB, 

NPQS or IFSAC certification.
Y0752 - Shipboard Firefighting Operations (39 Hours) (ACE Credit) To provide students with the 

knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform shipboard fire suppression operations as part of a 

firefighting team. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the role 

of the fire department and other agencies that respond to shipboard emergency incidents, and understand 

and apply the principles of shipboard fire behavior, firefighter safety, ship construction, arrangement, 

systems and staffing, shipboard firefighting strategy and tactics, marine communications, incident 

management, and hazardous materials incident mitigation. Prerequisite: For the Operations module, 

successful completion of the Awareness module, plus MFRI Firefighter II, EMTB, and HAZMAT 

Operations, or MFSPQB, NPQS or IFSAC certification.

Massachusetts Fire Service

Y0112 - Instructional Methodology I (36 Hours)

Y0115 - Public Fire and Life Safety Educator (40 Hours) This program will help the fire educator 

continue to raise the bar for quality fire and life safety education. Students will become versed in current 

educational philosophies including how children learn, multiple-intelligences, lesson plan writing, 

classroom management, and educational reform. Students are expected to utilize the key fire behaviors 

when designing and delivering a fifteen-minute presentation to the class.

Y0213 - Training Officer Workshop (6 Hours)

Y0421 - Hazardous Materials: First Responder Operational (8 Hours) The purpose of this course is 

to educate the firefighter about the basic strategies needed to safeguard their health and safety when their 

work involves potential exposure to hazardous materials. The program includes classroom lecture, video 

and slides on topics ranging from health and safety, recognition and identification, to basic principles of 

chemistry. Several case histories and exercises are included to enhance interaction and emphasize the 

importance of the program.

Y0422 - Hazardous Materials Technician (40 Hours) This course is designed to train personnel who 

respond to hazardous materials incidents in an offensive mode. Educational objectives of pertinent 

standards will be met. Classroom theory on response safety, recognition, identification, hazard and risk 

assessment, toxicology, incident management, protective clothing selection and radiation is covered. 

Response to incidents involving potential weapons of mass destruction is discussed and practiced. Handson exercises in decontamination, communications instrumentation, incident migration and incident 

simulations are presented. Visits to active industrial sites will be made.

Y0656 - Emergency Vehicle Operator - Awareness (6 Hours)

University of Missouri Fire Service Training

Y0110 - Fire Service Instructor I (24 Hours) Upon successful completion of this course, the student 

shall be able to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, given instructional aids and 

evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans given unique requirements of the students; organize the 

learning environment given a learning situation; and comply with record-keeping requirements given 

records.
Y0111 - Fire Service Instructor II (30 Hours) Upon successful completion of this course, the student 

shall be able to develop a lesson plan for a specified topic including learning objectives, instructional aids 

and evaluation instruments; schedule training sessions based on the overall training plan of the authority 

having jurisdiction; and supervise and coordinate the activities of other instructors.

Y0211 - Fire Officer I (40 Hours) Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to 

assign resources at emergency and non-emergency situations, given simulated incidents, recommend 

members for member-related problems; apply human resource policies and procedures, given an 

administrative situation; direct unit members during a training evolution; implement departmental 

administrative policies and procedures at the unit level; determine preliminary fire cause; secure the 

scene, and preserve evidence; develop a pre-incident plan; develop an initial action plan, given size-up 

information for an incident and integrate safety plans, policies and procedures in to daily activities.

Y0212 - Fire Officer II (40 Hours) Designed to meet NFPA 1021, 1997 for Fire Officer II. Throughout 

the course students will participate in various classroom activities, case studies and exercises to reinforce 

the presented material. Topics include: the making of laws and a look at Missouri fire statutes, human 

resource management including budget preparation, employee appraisal and media release information, 

handling multi-agency incidents, fire protection systems and occupancy classifications, process for 

conducting fire investigations and identifying unsafe work practices and taking appropriate actions to 

prevent reoccurrence. Students will be required to complete a class project due within 2 months after the 

conclusion of the course as well as a pre-course assignment that includes developing a public fire 

education presentation.

Y0305 - Incident Management System (20 Hours) Upon successful completion of this course, student 

shall be able to define command procedures, define division groups and sectors; describe the expansion of 

IMS; describe the difference between single and unified command; develop an IMS organization structure 

using predefined resources; describe command options; define the responsibilities of the logistic section 

chief; base, lobby control, stairwell/corridor support and communication managers; utilize appropriate 

forms for base, lobby and communications; explain responsibilities of first arriving units; explain the 

duties of the incident commander in determining resources; developing strategy and tactics, and prepare a 

tactical command worksheet given a simulated incident.

Y0306 - Advanced Incident Management System (24 Hours) Upon successful completion of this 

course, student shall be able to define command procedures, define division groups and sectors; describe 

the expansion of IMS; describe the difference between single and unified command; describe the 

communication responsibilities at the Division/Group or Sector level; utilize IMS forms for Sitstat and 

Restat; define the role of the staging manager; identify the benefits of staging; identify resources within 

staging; describe authorities and responsibilities of the Planning section; collect, analyze and utilize 

incident information; develop an incident action plan; develop incident demobilization plans; assess 

incident situation, conduct initial briefings, plan meetings, define the process for transfer of command; 

describe the duties of the Liaison Officer; identify types of information needed; describe the duties and 

responsibilities of the supervisory information officer; prepare a safety message for an Incident Action 

Plan; and prepare a safety briefing.

Y0307 - Command Staff Module of Y0306 Y0308 - Operations Module of Y0306 Y0309 - Logistics/

Finance Module of Y0306 Y0310 - Planning Module of Y0306
Y0312 - Intro to Emergency Management for the Fire Service (16 Hours) This course is designed to 

identify basic definitions, concepts and systems utilized within the emergency management discipline. 

The course includes identification of hazards and risks, activities found within the four phases of 

emergency management. It addresses federal, state and local roles and responsibilities in a major disaster, 

with an emphasis on government coordination and the solutions to complicated problems that frequently 

arise in disasters. This 2-day course is designed for fire fighters, local jurisdiction officials, emergency 

managers, volunteers and other emergency service personnel.

Y0313 - NIMS: Advanced Incident Command System (24 Hours) This course addresses the functions 

of command within an Incident Command System (ICS). The focus of this course is on activating the 

necessary elements on the prolonged incident and the various forms and documentation to assist in the 

incident. Discussion includes the responsibilities of each section chief and the various branch, division, 

group and unit leaders, and includes a short review of ICS and the National Incident Management System 

(NIMS). This course will provide a valuable command learning experience in a ‘real-time’ learning 

environment. The course is highly recommended for emergency response personnel interested in learning 

how to effectively operate within a fully functional incident command system. 

Prerequisites: Participants are required to have completed either NIMS: ICS for the Fire Service or the 

Incident Management System course previously offered by MU FRTI.

ACE Credit Recommendation: 1 semester hour in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree 

category, in Fire Service Technology, EMS Technology, Emergency Management, or Public 

Administration. (MU FRTI's Incident Management System course is a prerequisite.)

Y0314 - NIMS: Command and General Staff (16 Hours) This course builds upon the Advanced IMS 

series. The emphasis of this class is on the roles and responsibilities of section chief functions at major 

incidents. Each IMS section, Incident Commander, Planning Section Chief, Operations Section Chief, 

Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief, will be discussed in detail. As part of 

this course, an intense activity designed to expand the incident management system to its full potential 

will be included.

Prerequisites: Participants are required to have completed either an NWCG Level 300 course or NIMS: 

Advanced ICS from MU FRTI.

ACE Credit Recommendation: In the vocational and in the lower division baccalaureate/associate 

category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Fire Technology or Fire Administration.

Y0406 - Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Operations (24 Hours) Course is designed to enable 

emergency first responders to operate in a defensive mode, minimizing harm to people, property and the 

environment while maintaining their own safety. The course is broken into two modules. The first (16 

hour) module is designed to be delivered in a classroom environment and contains lecture material and 

activities designed to prepare the responder to take defensive actions at the scene of a chemical 

emergency. The second (8 hour) module is designed to provide the students the opportunity to perform 

many of the defensive actions commonly taken by first responders at emergency scenes.
Y0409 - Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Awareness (8 Hours) This course will provide an 

overview to hazardous materials, identify responsibilities of awareness level first responders and describe 

the difference between hazardous materials incidents and regular emergencies. It will describe the various 

pieces of legislation affecting hazardous materials response and the effect legislation had on developing 

the hazardous materials standards of care. Recognition and identification of hazardous materials, 

including placarding, labeling, container shapes and the use of the Emergency Response Guidebook 

(ERG) are included. This course exceeds the requirements of OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 and meets NFPA 

472, 2002 edition. This course is 8 hours.

Y0410 - Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Technician (40 Hours) This course addresses 29 

CFR 1910.120 Subpart Q and NFPA Standard 472. Lecture/participation/ application of the following 

areas: hazards and risks, sources of assistance, personal protective equipment, haz mat terms, control and 

confinement, toxicology, decontamination, site safety practices, surveying instruments and assessment 

and mitigation. (The Missouri POST Program has approved this course for Approved Provider training 

credit, POST Control Number 706010949, for continuing education in the area of 24 hrs. Technical – 2 

hrs. Interpersonal – 2 hrs. Legal – 12 hrs. Skill)

Prerequisites: Participants are required to have completed the MU FRTI Hazardous Materials Incident 

Response: Operations course.

ACE Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate category, 3 semester hours 

in Fire Safety Management, Fire Technology, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Safety and 

Chemistry.

Y0610 - Vehicle Rescue Technician: Auto (16 Hours) The vehicle rescue student, upon successful 

completion of this course, shall be able to establish scene control and successfully implement mitigation 

procedures in handling a vehicle rescue incident. This course meets NFPA 1001, and NFPA 1006.

Y0627 - Trench Rescue: Technician (16 Hours) This course will prepare emergency response personnel 

to perform rescue operations in trench and excavation emergencies of depths greater than 8 feet. The 

following topics will be covered: identifying the construction, application, limitations, and removal of 

supplemental sheeting and shoring systems; manufactured trench boxes and isolation devices; adjusting 

protective systems based on digging operations and environmental conditions; evaluating existing and 

potential conditions; coordinating the use of heavy equipment; and patient management. The course is 

designed to meet requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, as well as Chapter 11.4, Technician Level, of 

NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents (2004) and 

Chapter 11, Trench Rescue, of NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications 

(2003). The curriculum for this course is from the Trench Operations curriculum from Jones and Bartlett 

Publishers. Prerequisites: Introduction to Technical Rescue and Trench Rescue: Operations.

Y0628 - Introduction to Technical Rescue (16 Hours) Fire departments and rescue teams commonly 

respond to incidents involving collapsed structures, confined spaces, water, auto, and industrial 

entrapments. These can be grouped into a category called technical rescue incidents, which requires 

personnel with specialized skills and equipment. Many factors can lead up to the need for technical 

rescue, such as, industrial and transportation accidents, extreme sports and even Mother Nature plays a 

role in the need with floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes that can trap and injure many people. 

This course will introduce rescue personnel to the basic needs to perform at technical rescue incidents and 

will address Chapter 5 of NFPA 1006, Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2003 edition. The 

job performance requirements defined in this chapter must be met prior to certification as a Rescue 

Technician for any discipline. Participants of this class will learn rescue site operations, victim 

management, maintenance of equipment, and ropes and rigging through a combination of lecture, 

demonstration and practical skill exercises.
Y0629 - Rope Rescue: Technician (24 Hours) Technical rescues that involve differences of elevation 

may require the use of ropes to access and evacuate victims. Special skills and equipment are required for 

these types of incidents. This course will address Chapter 6, Rope Rescue, of NFPA 1006, Rescue 

Technician Professional Qualifications, 2003 edition. The advanced skills taught in this course include 

multiple point anchor systems, compound mechanical advantage systems, ascending and descending fixed 

rope systems, highline systems, and victim movement. Prerequisite: Introduction to Technical Rescue.

Y0630 - Confined Space Rescue: Technician (24 Hours) This course is designed to give participants 

working knowledge of the OSHA standard to facilitate operations with industry and other agencies 

involved with confined space rescues. Participants can expect to learn concepts and practical applications 

that will affect safe rescues in this unique and potentially hazardous situation. Class meets 29 CFR 

1910.146 requirements, as well as, NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional 

Qualifications, 2003 Edition. Prerequisite: Introduction to Technical Rescue.

Y0756 - Mobile Water Supply (12 Hours) The mobile water supply operations student, upon successful 

completion of this course, shall be able to demonstrate effective mobile water supply operations for nonexistent or inadequate water supply systems.

Y0757 - LP Gas Emergencies (12 Hours) Using prior knowledge, information gained in class and 

fellow firefighter help, the student, given the necessary equipment and resources, shall demonstrate the 

correct technique for size-up, incident command, communications, apparatus placement, water resources, 

hose handling, water application, safe attack, safe withdraw, and incident termination of an incident 

involving LP Gas consistent with the information explained in this course. This course is 5-hour 

classroom, 3 hour practical and 4 hour culminating exercise for a total of 12 hours.

Y0758 - Rapid Intervention Team Tactics (12 Hours) The RIT student, upon successful completion of 

this course, shall be able to identify dangerous situations and describe the uses for a Rapid Intervention 

Team and successfully demonstrate the self-rescue techniques.

Y0759 - First on the Drug Scene - Awareness (40 Hours) This course teaches the awareness level 

competency for illegal meth lab so appropriate action, at acceptable risk, can be taken at meth lab 

incidents. This workshop presents the hazardous chemicals, site conditions, human actions and physical 

hazards commonly found at clandestine drug labs. Elements of this class include regulations, guidelines, 

review of meth lab chemical and physical hazards, typical sites, weapons and bobby traps, persons at the 

labs, interagency corporation, and action plans to reduce the risk to the awareness level responders. This 

program provides specific training at the awareness level for persons who are competent under OSHA 

29CFR1910 (q) to one of the four- responder levels: awareness, operations, technician, or incident 

commander.

Y0760 - First on the Drug Scene - Operations (12 Hours) This course teaches the operations level 

competency for illegal meth lab so appropriate action, at acceptable risk, can be taken at meth lab 

incidents. This workshop presents the hazardous chemicals, site conditions, human actions and physical 

hazards commonly found at clandestine drug labs. Elements of this class include regulations, guidelines, 

review of meth lab chemical and physical hazards, typical sites, weapons and bobby traps, persons at the 

labs, interagency corporation, and action plans to reduce the risk to the operations level responders. This 

program provides specific training at the awareness level for persons who are competent under OSHA 

29CFR1910 (q) to one of the four- responder levels: awareness, operations, technician, or incident 

commander.
Nebraska State Fire Marshal & State Fire Marshal Training Division

Y0753 - National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Introduction and Application (6 Hours)

This course provides potential users the capability to work with the new incident reporting system and 

make determinations on its applicability to their organization. The participant will be able to identify 

benefits of the new system by understanding the purpose of each module, new categories and coding, 

structure of the handbook and quick reference guide, and module necessity per any particular type of 

incident. They will also work with private vendor software, utilizing the features of drop-down menus,

point and click and auto-fill, and view the ease of completing incident reports. The participants will 

devote three hours to the new system, paper reporting, and utilization of the handbook; and three hours to 

computer data entry from incident scenarios on vendor software. (Private vendor software utilized is at 

the discretion of the presenter and State AHJ.)

New York State Fire Marshal & State Fire Marshal Training

Y0584 - The Rules Have Changed: Fire Fighters Guide To Lightweight Wood Construction (12

Hours) The purpose and intent of this course is to introduce the student to the special characteristics and 

considerations of Lightweight Wood Construction. Topics such as manufacturing methods, component 

awareness, fire performance and strategies and tactics pertaining to lightweight wood construction will be 

examined. Primary emphasis is on improving fire personnel’s ability to recognize the presence of 

lightweight wood construction and the hazards related with it. Course material enables the student to 

recognize the dangers, operate safely and better predict the overall reaction of a building during fire 

conditions. The course includes three student activities. Prerequisite: Firefighter I.

North Carolina - Office of State Fire Marshal

Y0506 - Fire and Life Safety Educator I (36 Hours) This course will give a basic overview of the duties 

and responsibilities of the position of Educator Level 1 and describe how the work of the position is 

completed in a typical fire department. The student shall demonstrate the ability to coordinate and deliver 

community fire and injury prevention programs. The student will be trained how to select educational 

materials, will present a prepared program and utilize multiple presentation methods given prepared 

programs for various audiences. They will also demonstrate how to distribute educational information and 

how to work in cooperation with local media personnel. The course will review and document various fire 

and life safety educational programs, describe various formats, prepare written reports and discuss time 

management and organizational skills. Information will be presented on how to develop and maintain a 

work schedule and how to arrange meetings, presentations and events to reduce conflicts.

Y0507 - Fire and Life Safety Educator II (36 Hours) This course will detail methods and procedures to 

be used to establish public fire education and life safety prevention programs based upon local loss and 

injury data. Students will learn how to implement and evaluate programs, how to prepare a funding 

proposal, how to use human and material resources to deliver programs, how to develop educational 

materials based upon an identified issue or local concern, how to develop a detailed lesson plan, how to 

design and present the program to an audience, how to prepare a budget request and project program 

budget costs. It will also train the student in the details of the budget process as it’s related to fire and 

injury prevention programs.
Y0508 - Fire and Life Safety Educator III (36 Hours) This course will train personnel in how to 

develop a fire and life safety program using the systematic planning process. They will become familiar 

with program issues and administration to include political issues and the use of the cost/benefit analysis 

method. They will learn to develop public policy and understand legislative procedures at the local, state, 

and national level. The students will learn to create original fire and life safety educational materials that 

relate to local issues. They will learn to create training and awareness programs to meet local identified 

fire and life safety needs. They will learn how to create a comprehensive report on programs and how to 

develop an evaluation instrument to measure the outcome of programs. The course will detail methods 

and procedures on how to create fire and life safety goals and objectives, mission statements and review 

loss statistics so that goals are consistent with the organization's mission. The student will create a 

program budget, as well as evaluate subordinate performance. The student will also demonstrate the 

ability to use local, state and federal employment regulations as they apply to personnel and 

organizations.

Y0603 - Emergency Rescue Technician (246 Hours) The Emergency Rescue Technician program 

meets or exceeds the NFPA Standard 1006, consisting of 23 modules, including hazardous materials 

awareness and operations. Course module hours can run from a minimum of 3 hours up to a maximum of 

36 hours.

Y0653 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (174 Hours) The Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator program 

meets or exceeds the NFPA Standard 1002, consisting of 7 modules for Pumps and 4 modules for Aerial. 

Course module hours can run from a minimum of 15 hours up to a maximum of 29 hours.

Oklahoma State University Fire Service

Y0116 - Fire Instructor I (40 Hours) The course prepares fire service instructors to deliver a training 

class from a prepared lesson plan. The course meets the requirements for NFPA 1041, Fire Instructor I. It 

is appropriate for company officers, training officers, and other instructors in the fire service. Topics 

addressed during the course include the role and responsibilities of the fire and emergency services 

instructor, adult learning theory and how it applies to emergency service training, the use of instructional 

methods to engage the student in the learning process, selection and use of instructional materials and 

audiovisuals, selection and use of lesson plans that are commonly available in the fire service, evaluating 

learning, and safety principles and methods used to ensure the safety of the student and instructor. The 

target audiences for this course are fire officers, fire fighters, EMTs, and others who are required to 

deliver fire and EMS training from prepared materials.

Y0117 - Emergency Services Instructor (40 Hours) This course prepares emergency services personnel 

to deliver a training class from a prepared lesson plan. The course meets the requirements for NFPA 

1041, Fire Instructor I. It is appropriate for company officers, training officers, instructors in the fire 

service, EMS, emergency management or industrial fire protection. Topics addressed during the course 

include the role and responsibilities of the fire and emergency services instructor, adult learning theory 

and how it applies to emergency service training, the use of instructional methods to engage the student in 

the learning process, selection and use of instructional materials and audiovisuals, selection and use of 

lesson plans that are commonly available in the fire service, evaluating learning, and safety principles and 

methods used to ensure the safety of the student and instructor.
Y0217 - Fire Officer I (40 Hours) Fire Officer I provides the student with the basic skills and knowledge 

to effectively perform the duties of an acting officer or company officer in most municipal fire 

departments. The course uses discussions, review of situational videos, and group activities to build the 

desired skills and values that are needed by a company officer. The company meets the requirements for 

NFPA 1021 – Fire Officer I. Topics addressed include supervision methods and techniques for company 

level work groups, state and federal laws and standards which impact the company officer, application of 

department policies and procedures during non-emergency and emergency situations, coordinating 

multiple administrative tasks and functions, conducting an initial accident investigation, and ensuring the 

safety of assigned personnel.

Y0417 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (8 Hours) This course references NFPA 

472 standard, Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 edition. 

The goal of the competencies at the awareness level is to identify the possible release of a hazardous 

material, deny access and protect the public and other responders by controlling a scene, and make proper 

notifications that a hazardous materials release has occurred.

Y0418 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (40 Hours) This course references NFPA 

472 standards, Professional Competency of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 edition. 

The Hazardous Materials First Responder - Operations Level course provides personnel, who have the 

responsibility to operate as a member of a team, the basic skills needed to evaluate and work defensively 

at an incident involving the release of hazardous materials. The objectives of the course are to teach 

participants: Knowledge of basic hazard and risk assessment techniques, knowledge of selecting and 

using proper personal protective equipment provided to the first responder operational level; knowledge 

of performing basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the 

resources and personal protective equipment available; understanding of the relevant standard operating 

guidelines and termination procedures. Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Awareness.

Oregon Fire Service Training

Y0658 - Driver/Pump Operator (32 Hours) This is intended to be a generic pumper operator course. At 

the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to walk up to almost any piece of fire apparatus 

equipped with a pump and be able to effectively pump water through fire hose.

Utah Fire Service Training

Y0114 - Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I (32 Hours) The Fire & Emergency Services 

Instructor I course is a 32-hour course (16 hours of self-paced cognitive learning and 16 hours of 

classroom). The primary emphasis in this course is placed on independent study, lecture, application, and 

evaluation of teaching/instructional methodology and instructional techniques that can be used to present 

educational information and psychomotor skills to fire service personnel.
Y0118 - Fire Service Instructor II Curriculum (32 Hours) This course builds on the foundation 

established in the Instructor I course to prepare the student to plan and develop lessons and programs for 

the purpose of delivering instruction; to supervise instructors and instruction and teach students in normal 

and hazardous learning environments; to develop examination methods and forms; and to develop and 

maintain a record and reporting system. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be 

able to describe and define instructional terms and methods, describe concepts of learning, use reference 

materials and locate instructional resources, use various instructional methods and instructional support 

materials, evaluate programs and learning, supervise and train instructors and students, create and 

maintain records and reports, use appropriate and effective communication methods, and be aware of 

instructor roles and responsibilities. The program is based on the National Fire Protection Association 

Standard 1041, Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2002 edition.

Y0419 - Hazardous Materials First Responder - Awareness Level (8 Hours) This course references 

NFPA 472 standard, Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 

edition. The goal of the competencies at the awareness level is to identify the possible release of a 

hazardous material, deny access and protect the public and other responders by controlling a scene, and 

make proper notifications that a hazardous materials release has occurred.

Y0420 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operation Level (32 Hours) This course references 

NFPA 472 standards, Professional Competency of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 

edition. The Hazardous Materials First Responder - Operations Level course provides personnel, who 

have the responsibility to operate as a member of a team, the basic skills needed to evaluate and work 

defensively at an incident involving the release of hazardous materials. The objectives of the course are to 

teach participants: Knowledge of basic hazard and risk assessment techniques, knowledge of selecting 

and using proper personal protective equipment provided to the first responder operational level; 

knowledge of performing basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the 

capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available; understanding of the relevant 

standard operating guidelines and termination procedures. Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Awareness.

Y0764 - Wildland Firefighter I (40 Hours) This course is based on NFPA 1051, 2002 standard for 

Wildland Firefighter I. The curriculum used to meet this level is based on the National Wildland 

Coordinating Group (NWCG) material S-130, S-190, I-100, and L-180. This course focuses the student 

on the basic level for understanding how fire behaves in the outdoor environment being influenced by the 

weather, topography and the type of fuel that is involved. Successful completion of this course will 

qualify the student for basic “Red Card” certification at the Wildland Firefighter I (NFPA) Firefighter II 

(NWCG) level.

Other

Y0754 - Firefighter Line of Duty Death (LODD) (6 hours) - Developed by Training Resources and 

Data Exchange (TRADE) This course is designed to be presented to fire service supervisory, managerial 

and policy making/influencing personnel. One of the paths to reducing line of duty deaths is to understand 

the causes of the fatalities and discussing methods for eliminating line of duty deaths. Participants will 

look at the statistics, laws, regulations, standards, impacts, risk management, pre-incident planning, 

training safety, wellness concepts, and comprehensive incident management. All participants will receive 

a student notebook and directions to various model programs provided by fire agencies from throughout 

the country.