Wildland Fire Control
Location: Manchester
Date: October 9 (1800 - 2200) & October 12 (0800 - 1600)
Location: Woodstock
Date: October 29 (1800 - 2200) & November 2 (0800 - 1600)
Prerequisites: None
Personal Protective Equipment is required including work pant, boots, hardhat, gloves, and eye protection. Structural Firefighting PPE is not acceptable.
Fill out the General Admission Application
firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/fire-academy-forms
**Please email applications to [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the first class date.
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Hazardous Materials Operations
Location: Manchester
Class dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12, 12/18, 1/8, 1/9, practical 1/11/25
Certification Exam dates: 1/15 & 1/16/25
Times: 1800 on weeknights and 0800 on weekend days
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Location: Woodstock
Class dates: 12/3, 12/5, 12/10, 12/12, 12/17, 12/19, 12/28, 1/2, practical 1/4/25
Certification Exam dates: 1/7/25 & 1/9/25
Times: 1800 on weeknights and 0800 on weekend days
Application Deadline: November 19, 2025
Prerequisite: Participants must be proficient and qualified at donning SCBA.
firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/fire-academy-forms
and use the General Admission Application for Hazardous Materials Operations
**Please email applications to [email protected]
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Location: Manchester
Class dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12, 12/18, 1/8, 1/9, practical 1/11/25
Certification Exam dates: 1/15 & 1/16/25
Times: 1800 on weeknights and 0800 on weekend days
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Location: Woodstock
Class dates: 12/3, 12/5, 12/10, 12/12, 12/17, 12/19, 12/28, 1/2, practical 1/4/25
Certification Exam dates: 1/7/25 & 1/9/25
Times: 1800 on weeknights and 0800 on weekend days
Application Deadline: November 19, 2025
Prerequisite: Participants must be proficient and qualified at donning SCBA.
firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/fire-academy-forms
and use the General Admission Application for Hazardous Materials Operations
**Please email applications to [email protected]
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Traffic Incident Management
Location: Manchester Fire Department
Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 1800 – 2200
Application deadline: November 25 by noon
firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/fire-academy-forms
General Admission Applications can be sent to [email protected].
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Location: Manchester Fire Department
Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 1800 – 2200
Application deadline: November 25 by noon
firesafety.vermont.gov/academy/fire-academy-forms
General Admission Applications can be sent to [email protected].
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2024 Challenge Exam Opportunities
Firefighter II Challenge Examination:
Location: Vermont Fire Academy in Pittsford
When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 0830 until finished
Application deadline: Noon on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Please send applications to: [email protected]
MOre Information on each exam and the application are linked below:
firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/documents/VFA_3_Challenge%20Application_3.pd
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Firefighter II Challenge Examination:
Location: Vermont Fire Academy in Pittsford
When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 0830 until finished
Application deadline: Noon on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Please send applications to: [email protected]
MOre Information on each exam and the application are linked below:
firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/documents/VFA_3_Challenge%20Application_3.pd
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Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards
6-day course designed to introduce command officers to the complexities involved in commanding incidents in high-risk areas
Date: February 23 - 28, 2025
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
Time Daily: 0800-1700
Application deadline: January 5, 2025
Prerequisites: ICS 100-level & ICS 200-level. Preferred courses Q0462 & Q0463 (through NFA online)
New Executive Chief Officer
This 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative, and leadership skills necessary for the first-time executive chief officer and chief officers who desire a leadership position in their agency
Date: March 9 - 14, 2025
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
Time Daily: 0800-1700
Application deadline: January 24, 2025
Prerequisites: ICS 100-level & ICS 200-level. Preferred courses Q0472 & Q0462 (through NFA online)
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6-day course designed to introduce command officers to the complexities involved in commanding incidents in high-risk areas
Date: February 23 - 28, 2025
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
Time Daily: 0800-1700
Application deadline: January 5, 2025
Prerequisites: ICS 100-level & ICS 200-level. Preferred courses Q0462 & Q0463 (through NFA online)
New Executive Chief Officer
This 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative, and leadership skills necessary for the first-time executive chief officer and chief officers who desire a leadership position in their agency
Date: March 9 - 14, 2025
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
Time Daily: 0800-1700
Application deadline: January 24, 2025
Prerequisites: ICS 100-level & ICS 200-level. Preferred courses Q0472 & Q0462 (through NFA online)
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National Fire Academy Two-day Offerings
Incident Safety Officer
Class Location: St. Johnsbury Academy.
Application deadline: November 29th, 2024!
Class dates: January 18th-19th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Leadership Frameworks for Success
Class Location: Brandon Fire Department.
Application deadline: December 6th, 2024!
Class dates: January 25th-26th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
ICS-Resource Management for the Fire Service
Class Location: Londonderry Fire Department.
Application deadline: December 20th, 2024!
Class dates: February 8th-9th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
Class Location: Alburgh Fire Department.
Application deadline: January 3rd, 2025!
Class dates: February 22nd-23rd.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Shaping the Future
Class Location: Thetford Fire Department.
Application deadline: January 17th, 2025!
Class dates: March 8th-9th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Visit the NFA website to learn more about each class.
Fill out the General Admission Application
files.constantcontact.com/a0530340101/96b6b128-2ee6-4250-805a-4b799e06a6c4.pdf?rdr=true
and return to the Fire Academy at the email below by the application deadline.
[email protected]
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Incident Safety Officer
Class Location: St. Johnsbury Academy.
Application deadline: November 29th, 2024!
Class dates: January 18th-19th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Leadership Frameworks for Success
Class Location: Brandon Fire Department.
Application deadline: December 6th, 2024!
Class dates: January 25th-26th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
ICS-Resource Management for the Fire Service
Class Location: Londonderry Fire Department.
Application deadline: December 20th, 2024!
Class dates: February 8th-9th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
Class Location: Alburgh Fire Department.
Application deadline: January 3rd, 2025!
Class dates: February 22nd-23rd.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Shaping the Future
Class Location: Thetford Fire Department.
Application deadline: January 17th, 2025!
Class dates: March 8th-9th.
Time daily: 0800-1700
Visit the NFA website to learn more about each class.
Fill out the General Admission Application
files.constantcontact.com/a0530340101/96b6b128-2ee6-4250-805a-4b799e06a6c4.pdf?rdr=true
and return to the Fire Academy at the email below by the application deadline.
[email protected]
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Three State Weekend
June 7 & 8, 2025
Additional information will be posted when available
June 7 & 8, 2025
Additional information will be posted when available
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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
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
- 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/
