Current Firefighters
We attract firefighters, from around the globe as a centre of training excellence for fire and emergency services. Firefighters come to train at the Institute because it is recognized for its qualified instructors that have years of combined instructional and ‘real life’ experience.
The Fire & Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) is the single point of access for multiple programs for firefighters interested in recertification or expanding their existing skills. We also provide customized programs to meet the needs of individual fire departments and online training for those that want the flexibility that distance education offers. Here is the full complement of courses we offer:
NFPA Programs
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technicians
NFPA 472 Incident Command
NFPA 1001 Level I & II Standard for Firefighter Professional
NFPA 1002 Driver Operator ARFF Vehicles
NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter Professional
NFPA 1006 Rescue Awareness
NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician
Confined Space Training
Confined Space Entry
Confined Space Recertification
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Programs
ARFF Recertification 2 days IAW C.A.R.S 323.14 (2) (a) (xi) (A-F)
ARFF Recertification 1 day IAW C.A.R.S 323.14 (4) (b)
ARFF Vehicle Service Test
ARFF Awareness for Structural Firefighters IAW C.A.R.S 303 and 328
Medical Training
Emergency Patient Care (MFR)
Emergency Patient Care Recertification
Emergency Care – Symptom Relief
Professional Development
Command and Control
Radio Procedures
Respiratory Programs
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Annual Fit Testing (SCBA & N95)