Fire & Rescue Programs

Kaplan Fire & EMS Training: Fire Programs

Education to the Rescue

Combining multimedia technology with expert instructional design, Kaplan Fire & EMS certificate and degree programs offer comprehensive training for fire fighters and first responders. Our courses are designed to help emergency personnel maintain critical licensure compliance while keeping their skills and knowledge on the cutting edge, featuring:

Interactive, multimedia format for optimal knowledge retention
Convenient, self-paced online delivery
A powerful online tool for managing training records

Kaplan offers more than 175 Fire & EMS courses throughan exclusive partnership with Jones & Bartlett Learning. They are all taken online, offering 24/7 flexibility that’s ideal for individuals in the fire science and emergency managementfields who may work inconsistent hours. And our partnership with FIREHOUSE Software® integrates your department’s training records with one of the very best online fire records management software systems available in the industry.

Our Customizable LMS: Training Management Simplified

In the emergency response field, having the right tools at your fingertips is essential. With this in mind, Kaplan has designed a proprietary, state-of-the-art learning management system (LMS) for delivering its Fire & EMS course content to students. Our robust online platform gives emergency response personnel anytime, anywhere access to training materials—while department managers enjoy a suite of valuable tools that allow them to monitor their employees’ progress every step of the way.

To learn more about Kaplan Fire & EMS Training programs, call 800.671.9411 to speak with a representative today.

Program Description


		Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
		This course provides an exciting and engaging learning experience for Awareness and Operations level HazMat students.

		Fire Officer: Principles and Practice Interactive
		Online Continuing Education for Fire Officer I and II Levels

		Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Interactive (Firefighter 1 and 2)
		Covers the entire spectrum of the Firefighter 1 and 2 professional qualifications as outlined in the 2008 edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

		International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Virtual Academy Courses
		The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is headquartered in Washington, DC, and represents more than 296,000 full-time, professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect 85 percent of the nation’s population. More than 3,100 affiliates and their members protect communities in every state in the United States and in Canada. These courses are offered FREE to all IAFF members.

		Fundamentals of Technical Rescue
		Fundamentals of Technical Rescue includes coverage of the awareness level requirements found in the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, as well as some of the general job performance requirements found in the 2008 Edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications.

		Fire Service Pump Operator
		This course aids the candidate in developing the critical skills needed to become an effective fire pumper driver/operator. This course meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of Chapters 4, 5, and 10 of the 2009 edition of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. It also addresses all course outcomes from the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Associates (Core) Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course.

SC Fire Rescue Conference
Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs
New England Assoc of Fire Chiefs

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