Firefighter 2 Academies

Application Packet Available For Download

Upcoming Academies

October 4 - 11 Cancelled due to low registration

Professional certification may be obtained after completion of the Academy. Submission of the Test Documentation Booklet, and a certification fee of $95 for each level is required for certification.

FSTS certification is accredited by both national and international accrediting bodies:
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
and National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS)

Who should attend?
• Those who want to become better trainers.
• Those who want to become career firefighters.
• Those who want to become better firefighters.
• Those who currently hold a firefighter 1 certification.

What will be covered in FF2 Academy
• Fireground Operations-
• Flammable Liquid Fires
• Interior Attack
• Flammable Gas Fires
• Energized Electrical Equipment Fires
• Fire Cause and Origin
• Fire Prevention & Preparedness
• Equipment Maintenance & Testing
• Wildfire
• Vehicle Extrication
• Low Angle Rope Rescue
• Fire Dept Communications

When do the academies run?
Academies are offered in the spring and fall.

Where is the Academy held?
Charles Carrico Regional Training Center, 1900 9th Street South, Great Falls, MT

Why attend the Academy?
The concentrated program the academies use enhances the training in context methods.

To Apply:
Fill out an application. Application Packet Available For Download
You may also contact us to request a printed application

Spots in the academies fill quickly. In order to reserve a spot, the application and tuition must be completed and paid in full.

Cost:
Non-Refundable Registration Fee $30
Tuition (includes one meal per day) - $950-MT Public Fire Service Member
$1950-Private/Out-of-State
PPE rental- $100
Essentials Manual - $65 New 5th Edition Gold that includes Haz Mat Operations.

Sorry-no credit cards accepted.

Schedule:
Generally 0800 to 2030, however several evenings may go until 2200.

Expect assignments each night in preparation for the next day’s training or testing.

Personal Protective Equipment:
Participants are expected to bring PPE, including leather gloves, helmet, hood, boots, bunker pants, coat, earplugs, and knee pads. Gear is available to rent at a cost of $100.

Lodging options:
Academy participants are responsible for their own lodging. See the list below.
Townhouse Inn 406-761-4600
Comfort Inn 406-454-2727
Fairfield Inn 406-454-3000
Extended Stay 406-761-7524
Hampton Inn 406-453-2675
Hilton Inn 406-452-1000
Holiday Inn 800-257-1998

If you have questions call the FSTS Office at:
406-761-7885