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The Washington State Fire Training Academy in North Bend, Washington, provides training courses in which the certification process has been accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). These training courses have been reviewed and approved by the Washington State Patrol Fire Marshal’s Office.

Fire Training Academy Recruits The general registration form (below) is required for all IFSAC courses:

Registration Form

Note - The Fire Training Academy must be notified in writing five (5) working days prior to the scheduled start date of the test/classes or the full student fee will be assessed.

Basic Firefighter Training Program (BFF-002)
Tuition: $1,800.00 per student

This program is designed for those individuals who wish to be trained to the NFPA Firefighter I level and are unable to attend the ten-week recruit academy. This course covers the basic fundamentals and prepares the participants for the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification exam. Successful candidates will receive IFSAC certification at the Firefighter I level, and Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations.

Fire Academy Recruit School (FRS-101) (FRS-102)
Tuition: $3,030.00 / $3,960.00 per student

The first 10-weeks of this program will present comprehensive training in all aspects of basic firefighting skills. This course is designed to prepare and train recruits to meet hiring skills established by fire departments as entry-level firefighters. Knowledge obtained from classroom instruction is transferred to fire-ground application during 100 hours of live fire training. This course meets all requirements for Firefighter 1 certification through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) process.

Departments desiring to attain the advanced level of Fire Fighter II for their personnel can opt for an additional two weeks of training immediately following the basic Recruit Academy. The 12-week course will meet all the requirements for Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certification through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) process. Those individuals not selecting to complete the final two weeks may not attend the final two weeks at a later date but will be required to attend the regularly scheduled 40-hour Firefighter 2 course.

Recruits must pass the IFSAC Firefighter I and/or Firefighter 2 written and practical examinations to receive a certificate of graduation for the classes.

These courses are accredited through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) process and recruits receive a certificate from the Fire Training Academy upon successful demonstration of skills through an evaluation process. A copy of the International Fire Service Training Association (FSTA) Essential of Firefighting manual and workbook is provided for the recruits to assist them in this course of study. This is a demanding hands-on course that equips the recruit with the skills necessary to meet the challenges of being a firefighter.

Basic Firefighter and Recruit School Tuition

Course Fees and Tuition	Firefighter 1 Recruit (FRS-101)	Firefighter 1-2 Recruit (FRS-103)	Basic Firefighter (BFF-101)	Basic FF Pre-School (BFF-102)
Tuition	$3,030	$3,960	$1,800	$525
Out-of-State	$3,485	$4,555	$2,070	$605
Housing	$600	$720	$300	$75
Food Service	$890	$1,065	$435	$90
PPE/SCBA Rental	$2,165	$2,165	$2,165	$2,165
(Food service fees are subject to an annual COLA raise and may change)

2009 Training Schedule

Firefighter 1 Recruit School (FRS-101)	Firefighter 1-2 Recruit School (FRS-103)	Basic Firefighter Training (BFF-101)
Feb. 5 - April 7	April 8 - April 30
May 8 - July 8	July 9 - July 31
Aug. 14 - Oct. 13	Oct. 14 - Nov. 6	Aug. 21 - Nov. 1

Other IFSAC Training Courses

IFSAC Firefighter 2 Academy (FRS-102) — Tuition: $930.00 per student

For requirements and schedule, please read:
Firefighter 2 Announcement and the Firefighter 2 Skill Sheet

The purpose of this 40-hour program is to identify emergency service personnel whom demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter beyond the Fire Fighter 1 level. Firefighters will receive training in IMS, fire inspection principles, company level fire investigation, incident reporting, live fire control, technical rescue and auto extrication based on the NFPA Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2002 edition. Successful completion of this course will result in IFSAC Fire Fighter 2 certification.

Instructor 2 (INR-102) — Tuition: $310.00 per student

For requirements and schedule, please read:
Instructor 2 Announcement and the Instructor 2 Skill Sheet

This is a 32-hour course which uses an intensive instructional methodology program to prepare the participant for planning and developing all aspects of course curriculum. The course also includes needs analysis, task analysis, course goals and objectives, lesson plan development, instructional support materials and evaluation instruments.

This course meets the competency standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Instructor 2. Upon successful completion the student will receive IFSAC Fire Instructor 2 certification.

Fire Inspector 1 (FIC-001) — Tuition: $340.00 per student

For requirements and schedule, please read:
Inspector 1 Announcement and the Inspector 1 Skill Sheet

This 40-hour program teaches students the concepts of fire inspection. The course includes hazard recognition, report writing, fire service professionalism, water supply requirements, occupancy classification, method’s of egress, suppression systems and inspection procedures.

This course meets the competency standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 (Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner) 2003 Edition.

Fire Officer 1 (FOC-001) — Tuition: $375.00 per student

For requirements and schedule, please read:
Fire Officer 1 Announcement and the Fire Officer 1 Skill Sheet

This 40-hour program is designed for those individual’s aspiring to receive International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Officer I certification. The focus of the five days is to review with candidates reference materials to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021 Fire Officer Qualifications 2003 Edition. Course materials will cover ways to effectively manage human resources; community/public relations; fire department organizations and administration, including budgets, reports, and planning; fire inspection, investigation, and public education, emergency operations, and safety.

Fire Officer 2 (FOC-002) — Tuition: $375.00 per student

For requirements and schedule, please read:
Fire Officer 2 Announcement and the Fire Officer 2 Skill Sheet

This program is designed for those individual’s aspiring to receive International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Officer II certification. The focus of the five days is to review with candidates reference materials to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021 Fire Officer Qualifications 2003 Edition. Course materials will cover human resource management, managing affirmative action, government agencies, supervisor and subordinate interactions, the budgetary process, information management systems, health and safety, fire safety inspection, public fire education, specialized fire protection equipment, organizational communications, strategic planning and tactics. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, case studies, audio/visual material, learner presentations/reports, quizzes, final written examination and skills checkoff list.

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