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Fire and EMS Training
M State’s fire and EMS trainings emphasize hands-on activities that reinforce concepts for fire and EMS personnel and industry partners. We provide departments of all sizes with flexible, standards-based instruction. Whether you’re preparing for certification, refreshing core skills, or adapting to new protocols, our expert-led courses are designed to keep your team sharp and compliant.
Emergency medical courses
CPR
First Aid
EMR (First Responder)
Fire schools
Mahnomen Fire School
Feb. 21-22, 2026
Mahnomen Fire & Rescue Seminars Printable Flyer [PDF]
Moorhead Fire School
March 14-15, 2026
Industry training
HAZWOPER
Fire Extinguishers
Confined Space Rescue
Fire training classes
NFPA 1001
Firefighter I & II Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
The following classes are part of the classes classified under the NFPA 1001 standard:
- Firefighter I & II (a total of 140 hours of mandatory training needed to complete the required certification testing) ** See attached Training Blocks** NFPA
HazMat included:
- Haz-Mat Operations (NFPA 1001) 15 hours to assist the training elements for certification
- Thermal Imaging Cameras
- “Through the Smoke”
Rapid Intervention Teams - New Firefighter Orientation
- “Art of Reading Smoke”
- Modern Building Construction
- Live Fire Training (Structure, vehicle, LP)
- OSHA required training (BBP, RTK, Confined Space, etc.)
- SCBA Drills and Exercises
- Positive Pressure Ventilation/Attack
- Hose & Stream Evolutions (Basic to Advanced)
- Fire Ground Operations Drills & Skills
- Utility Emergencies
- Highway Incident/Roadway Emergencies
- Large Room/Building Search Scenarios
If there is a class you don’t see, please feel free to contact us to see what we can provide. Most classes are conducted in 3-4-hour formats but can be modified to meet your department’s needs.
NFPA 472/1072
Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
- Haz-Mat Awareness
- Haz-Mat Operations
- Haz-Mat Technician
- Anhydrous Ammonia Emergencies
- Natural Gas Emergencies
- Air Monitoring
- Decontamination Procedures
- Railcar Emergencies
- Transportation Vehicle Emergencies
- Terrorism and Bomb Response Awareness
NFPA 1002
Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
- Pump Operations (Basic, Advanced, & Refresher)
- Water Supply (Rural, Hydrants, and Relay)
- Driving Operations (CEVO)
- Aerial Apparatus Operations
NFPA 1006/1670
Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications and Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents
- Vehicle Extrication
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- School Bus & Motor Coach
- Large Vehicles
- Tool Use (Lifting Bags, Struts, ect)
- Hybrid Vehicles (electrical and alternative fuels)
- Safety Restraint Systems
- Air Bags
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Rope Rescue (Low & High Angle)
- Rigging
- Lower and Raising Systems
- Confined Space Rescue
- Operational and Technician
- Water/Ice Rescue
- Swift Water
- Trench Rescue (Awareness & Operational)
- Machinery Extrication
- Awareness and Operational
- Wilderness Search & Rescue
- Awareness & Operations
Please contact us about these classes early to give us enough time to set up course delivery.
NFPA 1021
Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
Fire Officer I
- Chief Officer Responsibilities
- Public Information Officer
- Incident Command on the Fire Ground
- NIMS
- IS-700
- IS-100
- IS-200
- IS-300
- IS-400
- Managing the Mayday
- Tactics and Strategies during Emergency Incidents
- Rural Tactics and Strategies
- Inspections and Preplans for the Fire Officer
- Managing People and Resources
These courses can be customized to each department based on the structure of your organization.
NFPA 1041
Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications
- Instructor I
- Training Officer Roles and Responsibilities
- Scheduling of Training for your Department
- Legal Aspect of Training
- Building your Training Program
- Joint/Mutual Aid Training Scenarios
These courses are taught by instructors who either are the training officer for their department or by instructors who have been conducting training for more than 10 years.
NFPA 1033
Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
- Arson Awareness
- Fire Cause and Determination – hands-on (need a structure to train in)
- Vehicle Fire Investigation
- Court Room Testimony
- Interviewing Techniques
This course is taught by fire service personnel who have conducted investigations in the field so they will share their experiences with this discipline.
NFPA 1403
Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
This course consists of live fire training.
National Fire Academy Courses
National Fire Academy Courses
All classes are 12 -16 hours
- Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success
- Leadership II: Strategies for Personal Success
- Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success
- Fire Cause/Arson Investigation
- Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations
- Building Construction/Wood/Ordinary Construction: Combustible
- Building Construction: Non-Combustible
- Command and Control of Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Operations for the Structural Company Officer
- Decision Making for Initial Company Operations (DMICO)
- Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO)
- Preparation for Initial Company Operations (PICO)
- Instructional Techniques for Company Officer
- Training Operations in Small Departments
- Incident Command for Structural Collapse Incidents
- Health and Safety Officer
- Incident Safety Officer
- Managing a Changing Environment
- Incident Command for the Fire Service
- Public Fire Education
- Health and Wellness
- Incident Command for High-Rise Operations
If a course you’re seeking isn’t on this list, please contact Denice Brewer, Workforce Achievement Center administrative assistant, at [email protected] or 218.299.6576 to see if it can be made available.
Fire and EMS courses
Fire and EMS Courses
Description
Learning Style
Delivery Method
Length
Details
BLS CPR
This course trains healthcare provider participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Instructor-led
In person
3 hours
Reference sites
- FEMA
- MN Office of Emergency Medical Services
- MN Board of Firefighter Training & Education
- International Association of Arson Investigators, MN Chapter
- MN Fire Service Certification Board
- MN State Fire Chiefs Association
- MN State Fire Department Association
- MN State Fire Marshal
- National Fire Academy
- National Incident Management System
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Invest in your people and your future. Whether you need a single course or a fully customized training program, M State’s Workforce Development Solutions is ready to help.
Contact our team today to learn more, schedule training or build a program tailored to your organization.
Testimonials
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The WDS training team is personable and very knowledgeable, and have a great attitude. They explain what and why we do the things we do, which brings scope to the classes.
Kyle Lefebvre
Newfolden Fire Department
Our team was able to complete their Mental Health First Aid Certification, which gives our team tools and resources to aid in responding to a potential mental health challenge. Whether the individual involved is a member, team member, stranger or even a family member, this group of individuals now has resources available to assist when needed.
Ashley Blegen and Laken Beeler-Kerestes
Great River Federal Credit Union