Firefighter I/II + HazMat Operations Certification – MERIT Center, Marshall MN
📅 Dates:
Weekend 1: January 9–11, 2026
Weekend 2: January 16–18, 2026
📍 Location:
MERIT Center
1001 West Erie Road, Marshall, MN 56258
🔥 About the Course
Ready to launch or elevate your fire service career? Join North Star Training at the premier MERIT Center in Marshall, MN for a hybrid Firefighter I/II + HazMat Operations certification course.
This program combines flexible online learning with two dynamic, hands-on training weekends covering NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Operations. You'll work through real-world scenarios, live fire evolutions, and extrication operations — all while completing your MFSCB-required skills and written exams.
Whether you're brand new or looking to advance, this is Minnesota’s most comprehensive and realistic firefighter training — and it’s MBFTE reimbursable.
What You’ll Get:
- Firefighter I & II Certification (NFPA 1001)
- HazMat Operations Certification
- Online prep using Jones & Bartlett learning modules
- Live fire burns, propane BLEVE demonstration & tactical skills
- All MFSCB skills and written testing completed on-site
🗓️ Course Schedule
Online Coursework:
Starts November 2025 – Self-paced via Jones & Bartlett Firefighter’s Handbook platform
In-Person Weekends at the MERIT Center:
Weekend 1 – January 9–11, 2026
• Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Weekend 2 – January 16–18, 2026
• Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Training Location
MERIT Center – Marshall Emergency Response & Industrial Training
1001 W Erie Rd, Marshall, MN 56258
State-of-the-art fire training grounds with props for live fire, vehicle extrication, ladder ops, and more.
💸 Tuition & Reimbursement
- Tuition is billed directly to your fire department
- Fully MBFTE Reimbursable for eligible MN departments
🚨 Who Should Attend
- Entry-level firefighters needing Firefighter I/II + HazMat Ops certification
- Departments looking to certify new members under NFPA 1001
- Any firefighter ready for real-world, high-caliber hands-on training
🎟️ Register Today — Limited Spots Available
This course fills fast every year. Don’t miss your opportunity to get certified at one of Minnesota’s top training facilities.
Questions?
Contact Brandon Porter at North Star Training:
📞 715-563-8567
📧 bporter@northstartraining.co
