Fire Instructor I - Hybrid
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
Start Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Registration Deadline: 12pm April 17, 2026
Time: 0800 - 1700 weekend day / 1800 - 2200 weeknights
Computer and internet access needed
Tentative Program Schedule: fire_instructor_i_fy26_schedule.pdf
Prerequisites: -Current Firefighter I or EMS Licensure @ EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic level
-High School Diploma or Equivalent
-Current Active Status with 3 years of experience in fire or emergency services
Register by downloading the General Admissions Application and email to [email protected]
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Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
Start Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Registration Deadline: 12pm April 17, 2026
Time: 0800 - 1700 weekend day / 1800 - 2200 weeknights
Computer and internet access needed
Tentative Program Schedule: fire_instructor_i_fy26_schedule.pdf
Prerequisites: -Current Firefighter I or EMS Licensure @ EMT, EMT-A or Paramedic level
-High School Diploma or Equivalent
-Current Active Status with 3 years of experience in fire or emergency services
Register by downloading the General Admissions Application and email to [email protected]
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National Volunteer Fire Counsel
Free Training
Incident Safety Officer Training Series (2-4 hours)
Leadership for the Fire & Emergency Services (4 hours)
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Location: Vermont fire Academy, Pittsford
Time: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Register by email to Robert Kilpeck at [email protected]
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Free Training
Incident Safety Officer Training Series (2-4 hours)
Leadership for the Fire & Emergency Services (4 hours)
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Location: Vermont fire Academy, Pittsford
Time: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Register by email to Robert Kilpeck at [email protected]
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Addison County Regional Fire School
Date: Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location: Mount Abraham Union High School
Bristol
Register online: addisoncountyregionalfireschool.coursestorm.com/
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Date: Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location: Mount Abraham Union High School
Bristol
Register online: addisoncountyregionalfireschool.coursestorm.com/
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Twin State Regional Fire School
Date: Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026
Location: Blue Mountain Union School
Wells River, Vermont
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
Online registration & additional information: www.twinstatefire.org/twin-state-regional-fire-school-about
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Date: Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026
Location: Blue Mountain Union School
Wells River, Vermont
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
Online registration & additional information: www.twinstatefire.org/twin-state-regional-fire-school-about
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Three-State Weekend 2026
Location: National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Mayland
Dates: June 5, 6 & 7, 2026
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
Mail or email appliations to the Vermont Fire Academy
9 Course offerings
Incident Management & Leadership Fundamentals for the Company Officer
Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Ethically
Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership within Communities
Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon
Health & Safety Program Manager
Incident Command System & Resource Management for the Fire Service
New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues
Supervising Emergency Medical Services
WIldland Urban Interface for teh Structural Company Officer
Course brochure, forms and additional details
2026threestate_brochure.pdf
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Location: National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Mayland
Dates: June 5, 6 & 7, 2026
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
Mail or email appliations to the Vermont Fire Academy
9 Course offerings
Incident Management & Leadership Fundamentals for the Company Officer
Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Ethically
Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership within Communities
Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon
Health & Safety Program Manager
Incident Command System & Resource Management for the Fire Service
New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues
Supervising Emergency Medical Services
WIldland Urban Interface for teh Structural Company Officer
Course brochure, forms and additional details
2026threestate_brochure.pdf
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT)
Location: Bennington Fire Department
130 River Street
Dates: Friday, June 17, 2026 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Monday, June 20, 2026 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Application Deadline: June 3, 2026
Register by submitting the General Admission Application and emailing to [email protected]
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Location: Bennington Fire Department
130 River Street
Dates: Friday, June 17, 2026 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Monday, June 20, 2026 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Application Deadline: June 3, 2026
Register by submitting the General Admission Application and emailing to [email protected]
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2026 Challenge Exam Opportunities
Firefighter I Challenge Exam
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
When: Tuesday, June 22, 2026
Time: 0830 until finished
Application Deadline: Noon on Monday, June 15, 2026
Application and more information: firesafety.vermont.gov/event/firefighter-i-challenge-vermont-fire-academy-0
Firefighter II Challenge Exam
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
When: Monday, June 26, 2026
Time: 0830 until finished
Application Deadline: Noon on Monday, June 15, 2026
Application and more information: firesafety.vermont.gov/event/firefighter-ii-challenge-vermont-fire-academy-0
Fire Instructor Challenge Exam
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
When: T30 until finished
Application Deadline: Noon on Thursday, June 18, 2026
Application and more information: firesafety.vermont.gov/event/fire-instructor-challenge-vermont-fire-academy-0
Send applications to [email protected]
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Firefighter I Challenge Exam
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
When: Tuesday, June 22, 2026
Time: 0830 until finished
Application Deadline: Noon on Monday, June 15, 2026
Application and more information: firesafety.vermont.gov/event/firefighter-i-challenge-vermont-fire-academy-0
Firefighter II Challenge Exam
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
When: Monday, June 26, 2026
Time: 0830 until finished
Application Deadline: Noon on Monday, June 15, 2026
Application and more information: firesafety.vermont.gov/event/firefighter-ii-challenge-vermont-fire-academy-0
Fire Instructor Challenge Exam
Location: Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
When: T30 until finished
Application Deadline: Noon on Thursday, June 18, 2026
Application and more information: firesafety.vermont.gov/event/fire-instructor-challenge-vermont-fire-academy-0
Send applications to [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/
