Firefighter II Orientation

Orientation: Monday, January 12, 2026
Application Deadline:  Noon on Monday, December 29, 2025
Location: Castleton Fire Department

Orientation: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Application Deadline:  Noon on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Location:  Wilmington Fire Department

Prerequisites:  Current Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
Approximate Program Length:  92 hours
If you have an ICS 200 certificate (taken within the last 10 years) please submit it with your application.  You will still need to attend a table-top exercise

vfa_1_general_admission_application_fillable.pdf
Please send applications and certifications to: [email protected].
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National Fire Academy Direct Deliveries
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New Fire Chief:  Challenging Issues
Location:  Fairfax Fire Department
Dates:  January 10 & 11, 2026 (0800 - 1700)
Application Deadline:  November 26, 2025

Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO)
Location:  Hartland Fire Department
Dates:  January 17 & 18, 2026 (0800 - 1700)
Application Deadline:  December 3, 2025

Preparation for Initial Company Operations (PICO)
Location:  Manchester Fire Department
Dates:  January 31 & February 1, 2026 (0800 - 1700)
Application Deadline:  December 17, 2025

Executive Skills Series:  Exercising Leadership within Communities (ESS,ELC)
Location:  Vermont Fire Academy, Pittsford
Dates:  February 28 & March 1, 2026 (0800 - 1700)
Application Deadline:  January 14, 2026

Register by submitting a completed General Admission Application.
Applications can be emailed to:  [email protected]
vfa_1_general_admission_application_2021_04.pdf

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 Three-State Weekend 2026
Location:  National Fire Academy, Emmisburg, Mayland
Dates:  June 5, 6 & 7, 2026
9 Course offerings
Course brochure, forms and details will be posted as they become 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
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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 training.fema.gov/

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.
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​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/