FY 27 Firefighter Program Offerings
Firefighter I Locations
Stowe
Orientation: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 1800
Application Deadline: August 3, 206 at 1600
Barnet
Orientation: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 1800
Application Deadline: August 12, 2026 at 1600
Bennington
Orientation: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1800
Application Deadline: August 18, 2026 at 1600
Middlebury
Orienation: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 1800
Application Deadline: August 20, 2026 at 1600
Grand Isle
Orientation: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 1800
Application Deadlilne: August 27, 2026 at 1600
Firefighter II Locations
Bennington
Orientation: Tuesday, February 9, 2027 at 1800
Application Deadline: January 25, 2027 at 1600
Stowe
Orientation: Monday, March 1, 2027 at 1800
Application Deadline: February 15, 2027 at 1600
Barnet
Orientation:Monday, March 8, 2027 at 1800
Application Deadline: February 22, 2027 at 1600
Grand Isle
Orientation: Thursday, March 8, 2027 at 1800
Application Deadline: February 22, 2027 at 1600
Please visit the Vermont Fire Academy at firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/fy27programs for additional details, class schedules and for the General Application
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Bombing Prevention Course Offerings
September 3, 2026 at 1830
Vermont Fire Academy
IED Construction and Classification
and
Homemade Explosives and Precursor Awareness
Both courses are 60 minutes long
Please visit the Vermont Fire Academy at firesafety.vermont.gov/event/bombing-prevention-courses for course descriptions and how to apply.
For additional questions, please email Bob Morlino at [email protected]
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ONLINE TRAINING
The following listed below can all be accessed through the Fire Academy website and are all ree or low cost online training opportunities
firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/online-training
Vermont Fire Academy Online Training
What Can We Learn from the Mayday
Courage, Passion and Leadership
Defining Your Leadership Style
Sharpen Your Size-Up
Firefighter Rehab and Medical Monitoring
Four Gas Metering for Firefighters
Beyond the Textbook Building Construction: Timberframes
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute
training.fsri.org/
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute is dedicated to increasing firefighter knowledge to reduce injuries and deaths in the fire service and in communities they serve.
National Volunteer Fire Council--Virtual Classroom
www.nvfc.org/access-the-nvfc-virtual-classroom/
Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations
Flawed Situational Awareness
iShare: Technology Tools for Sharing Fire Prevention Messages
Behavioral Health in the Fire and Emergency Services
Putting Out the Fire: Stress Resilience Strategies
Addressing Substance Abuse, PTSD and other Concerns in the Fire Service
Factory Mutual - Fighting Fires in Sprinklered Buildings
www.fmglobalfireserviceresources.com/en/Multi-Program-Certificates/Fighting-Fire-in-Sprinklered-Buildings.aspx
NFPA Free Online Training
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Training Program for Emergency Responders Online Training
Energy Storage and Solar Systems Safety Online Training
National Fire Academy Online Self-Study Courses
The National Fire Academy offers 28 different online self-study courses at no cost to the student. Topics include fire suppression, incident command, fire prevention, leadership, and public education
Solar Photovoltaic Safety for Firefighters
The Solar PV Safety for Firefighters Course is designed to give fire fighters the knowledge necessary to feel confident and safe when responding to fires on solar PV-equipped structures and to better understand the potential hazards.
cleanenergytraining.org/products/solar-pv-safety-for-firefighters#tab-product_tab_contents__20
Responding to Utility Emetgencies
This program is designed to increase your awareness of these dangers and ultimately help reduce injuries and deaths at a utility emergency.
Course Length: Approximately 3 hours / Course Cost: Free
fire-safety-vermont.rtueonline.com/
NIMS Training
National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training
www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/
Traffic Incident Management
from the Responder Safety Learning Network
learning.respondersafety.com
National Association of State Fire Marshals Professional Development Opportunities
The National Association of State Fire Marshals offers seven different free training programs including:
Pipeline Emergencies - Awareness
Pipeline Emergencies - Operations
Pipeline Emergencies - Technician
Liquified Natural Gas Emergencies 101
Implementing a Residential Sprinkler Program
Evaluating Fire Risk in Existing Buildings
Why Data? Understanding Your Role in Fire Incident Reporting
The following listed below can all be accessed through the Fire Academy website and are all ree or low cost online training opportunities
firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/online-training
Vermont Fire Academy Online Training
What Can We Learn from the Mayday
Courage, Passion and Leadership
Defining Your Leadership Style
Sharpen Your Size-Up
Firefighter Rehab and Medical Monitoring
Four Gas Metering for Firefighters
Beyond the Textbook Building Construction: Timberframes
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute
training.fsri.org/
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute is dedicated to increasing firefighter knowledge to reduce injuries and deaths in the fire service and in communities they serve.
National Volunteer Fire Council--Virtual Classroom
www.nvfc.org/access-the-nvfc-virtual-classroom/
Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations
Flawed Situational Awareness
iShare: Technology Tools for Sharing Fire Prevention Messages
Behavioral Health in the Fire and Emergency Services
Putting Out the Fire: Stress Resilience Strategies
Addressing Substance Abuse, PTSD and other Concerns in the Fire Service
Factory Mutual - Fighting Fires in Sprinklered Buildings
www.fmglobalfireserviceresources.com/en/Multi-Program-Certificates/Fighting-Fire-in-Sprinklered-Buildings.aspx
NFPA Free Online Training
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Training Program for Emergency Responders Online Training
Energy Storage and Solar Systems Safety Online Training
National Fire Academy Online Self-Study Courses
The National Fire Academy offers 28 different online self-study courses at no cost to the student. Topics include fire suppression, incident command, fire prevention, leadership, and public education
Solar Photovoltaic Safety for Firefighters
The Solar PV Safety for Firefighters Course is designed to give fire fighters the knowledge necessary to feel confident and safe when responding to fires on solar PV-equipped structures and to better understand the potential hazards.
cleanenergytraining.org/products/solar-pv-safety-for-firefighters#tab-product_tab_contents__20
Responding to Utility Emetgencies
This program is designed to increase your awareness of these dangers and ultimately help reduce injuries and deaths at a utility emergency.
Course Length: Approximately 3 hours / Course Cost: Free
fire-safety-vermont.rtueonline.com/
NIMS Training
- IS-100.C - (ICS 100) Introduction to Incident Command System
- IS-200.C (ICS 200) Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700.B National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
- IS-800.C National Response Framework, An Introduction
National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training
www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/
Traffic Incident Management
from the Responder Safety Learning Network
learning.respondersafety.com
National Association of State Fire Marshals Professional Development Opportunities
The National Association of State Fire Marshals offers seven different free training programs including:
Pipeline Emergencies - Awareness
Pipeline Emergencies - Operations
Pipeline Emergencies - Technician
Liquified Natural Gas Emergencies 101
Implementing a Residential Sprinkler Program
Evaluating Fire Risk in Existing Buildings
Why Data? Understanding Your Role in Fire Incident Reporting
The Northeast Gas Association (NGA)
Join thousands of other first responders who are satisfying additional training hours and earning personalized Certificates of Completion in natural gas safety provided by The Northeast Gas Association. Developed with the assistance of local chiefs and training professionals, these free programs include a series of modules you can complete at your own pace.
Independent Study
The National Fire Academy offers free training online, work at your own pace and receive a certificate when you successfully complete a course.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/nfaonline/
The National Fire Academy offers free training online, work at your own pace and receive a certificate when you successfully complete a course.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/nfaonline/
