Credentialing Programs Overview

ISFSI Professional Development

Invest in your professional development with ISFSI. Each of the programs offered by ISFSI provides the student with the most up-to-date instructional content available in the fire service, and are delivered by some of the industry's leading subject-matter experts.

The ISFSI has been at the forefront of the modern fire research and education movement and offers multiple dynamic in-person courses to maximize our Member's working knowledge of industry best practices in fireground tactics.

Credentialing Programs

The ISFSI also provides the "gold standard" training credentials for NFPA 1403 compliance in Live Fire Training, as well as an avenue to take a Member's training management skills to the next level in our Training Officer Credential program.

The ISFSI Professional Development Programs aim to provide fire instructors with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be leaders in education within today's fire service.

Click on the program you are interested in learning more about to see currently scheduled classes as well as information on how to host the program in your area.

The ISFSI offers different forms of online education from casual discussions to live instructor-led courses.

Upcoming Credentialing Calendar

Live Fire Instructor Credential - Acquired Structure

Preparing the live fire instructor for the challenges necessary to prepare training plans, developing objectives, and preparing an acquired structure.

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Live Fire Instructor Credential - Fixed Facility

A comprehensive live-fire training program in accordance with NFPA standards.

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Training Officer Credential

Designed to provide instructors with a direct pathway to develop and advance as professional educators.

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Continuing Education

Principles of Modern Fire Attack

Providing a firsthand look at the UL/NIST Modern Fire Behavior/Dynamics research and educating students on how they can be delivered and instituted in their fire departments.

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Implementing NFPA 1700

The ISFSI NFPA 1700 class is a dynamic training opportunity spanning over 2 days, designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources needed to implement NFPA 1700.

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