Carlton County Area Firefighter I/II & HazMat Operator Initial

Launch Your Fire Service Career — Firefighter I/II Skills Training

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II • Live Fire • Forcible Entry • MBFTE Reimbursable

Ready to step onto the fireground with confidence? The Carlton County Area Firefighter I/II Training Program delivers the essential hands-on skills every new firefighter needs — with a strong emphasis on live-fire operations, forcible entry, and practical fireground performance.

This hybrid course combines flexible online learning with two highly intensive, scenario-based skills weekends. You'll train shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced instructors, perform real-world firefighting tasks, and build the foundation required for NFPA 1001 competency.

You’ll learn how to:

🔥 Operate confidently in full PPE and SCBA under live-fire conditions
🔥 Perform interior fire attack, fire behavior recognition, and nozzle techniques
🔥 Execute effective forcible entry with tools like the halligan, flat-head axe, and K-tool
🔥 Conduct primary and secondary search operations
🔥 Deploy and advance hose lines in realistic fireground scenarios
🔥 Perform vertical and horizontal ventilation
🔥 Raise ladders, establish water supply, and support fireground operations
🔥 Complete overhaul, salvage, and scene preservation procedures
🔥 Work effectively within the Incident Command System during evolving incidents

This program emphasizes real skill, real heat, and real fireground expectations — giving new firefighters the confidence to step into their role with competence and safety.

Skills Weekend Dates

Weekend 1: March 27–29, 2026
Weekend 2: April 10–12, 2026

Times:
Fridays: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Barnum Fire Department

(Attendance at both weekends is required to complete Firefighter I & II skills.)

MBFTE Reimbursable Training

This course is fully eligible for MBFTE reimbursement, providing a cost-effective way for local departments to build well-trained, operational firefighters.

Why This Course Stands Out

This program is built around hands-on firefighting, not just classroom theory. Students get real tools, real fire, real instruction, and real experience.