Firefighter Training

The Firefighter Training program includes a broad spectrum of training targeted at the basic fire service knowledge. The target audience is at the firefighter and apparatus driver/operator level. 

Topics include training designed to meet National Certification for:

• Firefighter Levels 1 and 2
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
• Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper and Aerial

Other basic firefighter training courses are available to meet the local fire department's training needs.  Examples include:

• Driver Simulator Training
• Interior and Exterior Firefighting Training
• Firefighter Skills Training
• Basic Search & Rescue Techniques
• Pump Operator Simulation Training

The Firefighter Training program also schedules the following mobile training props:

• Search & Rescue
• Interior Firefighting
• Exterior Firefighting
• Fire Apparatus Driving Simulator
• Fire Pump Simulator

For more information about requesting Firefighter Training for your organization, please contact:

Ronnie Sellens

Eastern Region Fire Training Program Coordinator

Phone (Direct): 785-864-0383

Email: ronniesellens@ku.edu

Lucas Everett

Western Region Fire Training Program Coordinator

Phone (Direct): 785-864-5037

Email: leverett@ku.edu

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