Training Catalog

The Training Catalog reflects current courses offered by Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy. For each course, you may view a list of available training and request enrollment for any future events.
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Apparatus Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply (NFPA 1002) Agency Based Delivery This class conducted by local agency listed in the SIGNUP DETAILS below.  
All questions pertaining to this class should be directed to the host agency

12 Hour Apparatus Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a water tank that carries 1000+ gallons of water and all systems associated with the apparatus, safely operate the apparatus over streets and highways, establish a water dump site, fill site and participate in a water shuttle operation between the fill and dump site location. Operate all systems on the tender/tanker in accordance with manufacture specifications and the AHJ. This program is being taught by a local agency, not LAFETA. Certification exam may or may not be offered at course completion.
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10/22/24 - 11/23/24 - CERTC CERTC (100FD01) 10/22/2024 - 11/23/2024
Apparatus Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply (NFPA 1002) LAFETA Based Delivery 12 Hour Apparatus Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a water tank that carries 1000+ gallons of water and all systems associated with the apparatus, safely operate the apparatus over streets and highways, establish a water dump site, fill site and participate in a water shuttle operation between the fill and dump site location. Operate all systems on the tender/tanker in accordance with manufacture specifications and the AHJ.
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Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper (NFPA 1002) Agency Based Delivery The Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a permanently mounted with a pump and all systems associated with the apparatus and pump, safely operate the apparatus over streets and highways, establish a water supply from an internal, external static or pressurized water source, operate pump to supply various size attack handlines or master streams, set-up and support operations using foam and built-in fire protection systems using a standpipe and operate pump during a relay pumping operation. This program is being taught by a local agency, not LAFETA. Certification exam may or may not be offered at course completion.
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Apparatus Driver/Operator -Aerial (NFPA 1002) Agency Based Delivery Course conducted by local agency, please address all questions to the host agency listed in the Signup Details section.

80 Hour Apparatus Driver Operator - Aerial is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a permanently mounted aerial device and all systems associated with the apparatus and device, safely operate the apparatus over streets and highways, set up, stabilize an aerial device for operations at an emergency to provide rescue, ventilation and egress for victims and firefighters, and operate an elevated water delivery system. This program is being taught by a local agency, not LAFETA. Certification exam may or may not be offered at course completion.
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Apparatus Driver/Operator -Aerial (NFPA 1002) LAFETA Based Delivery 40 Hour Apparatus Driver Operator - Aerial is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a permanently mounted aerial device and all systems associated with the apparatus and device, safely operate the apparatus over streets and highways, set up, stabilize an aerial device for operations at an emergency to provide rescue, ventilation and egress for victims and firefighters, and operate an elevated water delivery system.
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Basic Life Support Provider Refresher (CPR) This course follows the guidelines of the American Heart Association and is appropriate for health care providers including: EMTs, First Responders, firefighters, police officers, and other healthcare providers. The course content includes adult one-rescuer CPR, adult two-rescuer CPR, pediatric CPR, and the use of barrier devices such as the pocket mask for rescue breathing. Students must successfully complete manikin skills and a written evaluation. Current BLS certification is required prior to participating in First Responder, First Responder Refresher, EMT-B or EMT-B refresher training.
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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) This course is designed to train the lay person in emergency care of the sick and injured until more advanced emergency care providers arrive. This class is geared to industry, law enforcement and fire services that need emergency medical training but not to EMT-Basic level or above. Class is 48 hours long. Students are taught bandaging, splinting, simple spinal immobilization, basic life support, oxygen treatment, and emergency childbirth. On passing the class and payment of fees the students become Louisiana State Certified First Responders.
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Emergency Medical Responder Refresher This course is required for those students who wish to maintain their First Responder certification. The Louisiana Bureau of EMS has updated course content to reflect the current changes. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory, and students are required to successfully complete a practical and written examination.
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Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021) (Hybrid) Fire Officer I is the first line of supervision in the fire department organization, a person certified to this level will be able to perform routine administrative functions, complete reports, follow department/agency administrative polices, apply human resource skills in completing assignments, supervise company level personal during in-service training, complete tasks, interact with the community by assisting with complaints, public education opportunities and other public inquires, complete company level pre-incident planning and life safety business inspections, manage an incident, complete initial accident investigations and conduct a post-incident analysis (PIA).
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Hazmat Awareness Level (NFPA 1072) Awareness level responders are those persons who discover a hazardous materials release or who respond to hazardous materials/WMD incidents for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, the environment, or property from the effects of the release. They should be trained to respond in a defensive fashion to control identify the hazard, isolate the scene and deny entry to those in the area, make notification and when necessary evacuate those in danger.
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Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) The position of the incident safety officer is identified within the incident management system as used within the emergency response community, this position requires a person to have an understanding of emergency operations including but not limited to; fire suppression, emergency medical operations, technical operations, hazardous materials operations and other emergencies that an agency could be called to, understand building construction, fire behavior, fireground operations, fire fighter safety, risk management and development of IAPā€™s.
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Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) Hybrid The position of the incident safety officer is identified within the incident management system as used within the emergency response community, this position requires a person to have an understanding of emergency operations including but not limited to; fire suppression, emergency medical operations, technical operations, hazardous materials operations and other emergencies that an agency could be called to, understand building construction, fire behavior, fireground operations, fire fighter safety, risk management and development of IAPā€™s.
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Rope Rescue- Operations (IFSAC) The Rope Rescue Operations course is designed to teach responders to operate as rescuers in high or low-angle environments. Students will learn how to build rope systems to effectively provide access to patients for assessment, treatment, packaging, and extraction. Students will learn how to construct and operate anchor systems, fixed rope systems, lowering systems, dual tension systems, belay systems, mechanical advantage systems, and patient packaging devices and systems. Students will learn about identifying hazards and resource needs, planning, and supporting technician-level operations.
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12/17/2024 - 0800 hrs - FETA Pine Country - 0103 LAFETA - Pine Country Campus 12/17/2024 - 12/20/2024
12/9/2024 - 0800 hrs - FETA Baton Rouge - 0102 Fire and Emergency Training Academy 12/09/2024 - 12/13/2024
USAR Technical Search Specialist (DHS# LA-001-RECV) This course is designed to provide the participant with information and skills needed to successfully complete the knowledge, skills, and abilities for certification as a Technical Search Specialist. Participants will be trained in area/site assessments, mapping and marking systems, Technical search equipment (audio & video) and field exercises to allow the students live site training in the skills associated with Technical Search Rescue. This course will present a challenging five days. Participants will have the opportunity to practice what is taught through the day and night field exercises. This course is physically challenging with long distances covered in the field exercises in unfamiliar terrain and environments.
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Acadis Training Coordinator Orientation 3- Hour Training Coordinator Orientation for utilizing Acadis Software Training Coordinator Orientation for utilizing Acadis Software
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Advanced Building Construction/Fire Behavior
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Full course) The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ASCLS) Provider Course is designed for health- care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. In this course you will enhance your skills in the treatment of arrest and peri-arrest patients through active participation in a series of simulated cardiopulmonary cases.
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Advanced EMT Refresher - Advanced EMT Refresher (AEMT) This course is offered to Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians to meet the requirements for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians re-registration. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
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Advanced Fire Suppression (Class A Prop) - Advanced Fire Suppression (Class A Prop) - Regional Delivery
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11/14/24 - Lafourche\Bayou Blue - Class A Burn - FETA Regional Delivery Bayou Blue Vol. Fire Department 11/14/2024 - 11/14/2024
Air Bag Operations This course is designed to provide the rescuer with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform lifting and stabilizing of objects during an incident. This course is two days of hands-on training to move objects, gain access, and free trapped victims utilizing low and high-pressure systems and stabilization devices. This gives students more in-depth knowledge of airbag bag systems and their uses that is not covered at the basic firefighter level. This course is offered along with our Lifting and Moving component here at FETA. Participants are required to bring the following PPE: an approved helmet, steel toe boots, gloves, and eye protection.
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Airport Firefighting (NFPA 1003) This course provides the necessary skills needed to function as a firefighter at or near an operating airport. Participants will receive advanced training in 11 subject areas set forth by the FAA. Participants will also receive training in other areas such as tank farm fires, propane gas fires, aircraft search and rescue, military aircraft familiarization and extensive hands-on extinguishment of hydrocarbon fuel fires. In addition to live fire training, participants receive classroom instruction, including tabletop exercises.

This course meets and/or exceeds the standards set forth by NFPA 1003, Airport Firefighter Professional Qualificationsā€ and FAA/FAR part 139. To finish the course, each participant is required to complete 16 practical skill stations.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be recommended to take the Airport Firefighter certification examination offered by the Louisiana Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification Program.
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Airport Firefighting (NFPA 1003) - ARFF FAA Hot Drills (4 Hour) This is an annual refresher course for fire fighters working at airports. It fulfills the FAA requirement for annual firefighting training. Participants will receive training in a variety of areas, including small and large flammable liquid fires, SCBA familiarization, and aircraft engine/tire assembly fires. The course can be customized to also include search and rescue, aircraft en-try/exit, and response to airport structures. This course meets and exceeds the standards set forth by FAA/FAR part 139.139 (J) 3 (Hot Drills).
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01/07/25 - 0800 Hours - FAA Hot Drills (4 Hour) - FETA Baton Rouge Fire and Emergency Training Academy 01/07/2025 - 01/07/2025
10/07/25 - 0800 Hours - FAA Hot Drills (4 Hour) - FETA Baton Rouge Fire and Emergency Training Academy 10/07/2025 - 10/07/2025
10/08/25 - 0800 Hours - FAA Hot Drills (4 Hour) - FETA Baton Rouge Fire and Emergency Training Academy 10/08/2025 - 10/08/2025
01/08/25 - 0800 Hours - FAA Hot Drills (4 Hour) - FETA Baton Rouge Fire and Emergency Training Academy 01/08/2025 - 01/08/2025
10/09/25 - 0800 Hours - FAA Hot Drills (4 Hour) - FETA Baton Rouge Fire and Emergency Training Academy 10/09/2025 - 10/09/2025
01/09/25 - 0800 Hours - FAA Hot Drills (4 Hour) - FETA Baton Rouge Fire and Emergency Training Academy 01/09/2025 - 01/09/2025
Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper - Certification Written Testing - Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper - Certification Written Testing Certification testing for Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper
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Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper (NFPA 1002) LAFETA Delivery 80 Hour Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a permanently mounted with a pump and all systems associated with the apparatus and pump, safely operate the apparatus over streets and highways, establish a water supply from an internal, external static or pressurized water source, operate pump to supply various size attack handlines or master streams, set-up and support operations using foam and built-in fire protection systems using a standpipe and operate pump during a relay pumping operation.
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Apparatus Equipped with an Aerial Device - Apparatus Equipped with an Aerial Device - Regional Delivery
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Assisting Special Rescue Teams - Assisting Special Rescue Teams - Regional Delivery
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Basic Fireground Search and Rescue (Maze Trailer) - Basic Fireground Search and Rescue (Maze Trailer) - Regional Delivery
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Basic Life Support Provider (CPR) This course follows the guidelines of the American Heart Association and is appropriate for health care providers including: EMTs, First Responders, firefighters, police officers, and other healthcare providers. The course content includes adult one-rescuer CPR, adult two-rescuer CPR, pediatric CPR, and the use of barrier devices such as the pocket mask for rescue breathing. Students must successfully complete manikin skills and a written evaluation. Current BLS certification is required prior to participating in First Responder, First Responder Refresher, EMT-B or EMT-B refresher training.
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Best Practices for Community Risk Reduction - Best Practices for Community Risk Reduction - Regional Delivery
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Building Construction - Building Construction - Regional Delivery
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Bus Rescue - Bus Rescue (12 Hour) 12 Hour Bus Rescue Course at your department. 4 hour terminology, technique and safety lecture plus 8 hour hands on exercises utilizing fire department supplied busses.
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Cause & Origin Investigation for the Company Officer - Cause & Origin Investigation for the Company Officer - Regional Delivery
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CBRNE Structural Collapse Technician (DHS# LA-002-RESP) This eight day course is designed for rescue team members and their respective agencies to function as an Urban Search and Rescue Specialist, especially in response to a structural collapse as the result of a catastrophic event. The course provides the knowledge and skills necessary in order to effectively enter a collapsed structure caused by either natural disasters or incidents involving acts of terrorism. Topics presented include: principles of construction, load patterns, collapse patterns, hazard identification, principles of concrete, and awareness of weapons of mass destruction.

The overall goal of this course is to help emergency response personnel understand how to operate at the rescue technician level and as a member of a Rescue Team at a structural collapse incident that could include the use of a CBRNE agent. The course will consist of classroom instruction as well as practical applications. A large portion of the class will involve hands-on training in eight consecutive 10-hour days. This course fulfills selected objectives of NFPA 1006, 1500 and 1670, in addition to the FEMA USAR training guidelines.

We strive to provide our students with the opportunity to learn and put into practice the most recent NFPA and FEMA guidelines. We have been fortunate enough to acquire full-time and contract instructors who make student proficiency their first priority. At least one instructor per course has a certificate of successful completion of a train-the-trainer course designed around the FEMA curriculum, the course is in compliance with the ODP conditions for DHS funding of the courses.
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Charleston Super Sofa Store Fire LODD Case Study - Charleston Super Sofa Store Fire LODD Case Study - Regional Delivery
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Chemistry of Fire (Carmody Kit) - Chemistry of Fire (Carmody Kit) - Regional Delivery
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Closed Certification Testing Certification testing available for the following levels: Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial, Apparatus Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply, Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper, Confined Space Rescue Technician I/II, Facility Fire Brigade Member - Advanced Exterior, Facility Fire Brigade Member - Incipient, Facility Fire Brigade Member - Interior Structural, Fire and Life Safety Educator I, Fire and Life Safety Educator II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III, Fire Officer IV, Fire Service Instructor I, Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Service Instructor III, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Materials/WMD - Awareness, Hazardous Materials/WMD - Operations, Incident Safety Officer, Initial Fire Investigations, Live Fire Instructor, Live Fire Instructor-In-Charge, Rope Rescue Awareness, Rope Rescue Operations, Rope Rescue Technician, Public Safety Telecommunicator I, Public Safety Telecommunicator II, Trench Rescue I/II
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Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) - Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) - Regional Delivery
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Confined Space Rescue Refresher This course will address the OSHA CSR annual requirements providing and consists of four hours of CSR classroom instruction and up to six confined space rescue evolutions. This refresher course can be customized to address potential rescues in your jurisdiction or facility.

Course adheres to standards set forth by NFPA 1670; 1500; 1983. And OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR1910.134.
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Confined Space Rescue Technician 40 Hour This course concerns rescues involving confined spaces and includes lecture, skills training, and scenario-based exercises. The class covers federal and state regulations, use of specialized equipment for atmospheric monitoring, commercial entry and retrieval systems, and employment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Participants gain understanding of confined space hazards and the requirements of the new laws. Special emphasis will be given to rescuer safety, scene management, patient care and movement, and construction and operation of retrieval systems. Course adheres to standards set forth by NFPA 1006; 1670; 1500; 1983, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1910.134.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be recommended to take the Confined Space Rescue Technician Levels I/ II certification examination offered by the Louisiana Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification Program. It is recommended that students attend a Rope Rescue Technician course before attending this course.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be recommended to take the Rope Rescue Technician Levels I/II certification examination offered by the Louisiana Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification Program. There is a separate charge for taking the certification exam; it is not included in the course fees. Details of the certification process and examination material can be found under the certification tab on the main page of the website.
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Courage to Be Safe Training - Courage to Be Safe Training - Regional Delivery
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Downed Aircraft Awareness - Downed Aircraft Awareness - Regional Delivery
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Drafting and Water Shuttle Operations - Drafting and Water Shuttle Operations - Regional Delivery
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Driving Fire Apparatus - Driving Fire Apparatus - Regional Delivery
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Electric Vehicle Fires - Awareness - Electric Vehicle Fires - Awareness - Regional Delivery
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Elements of Supervision for the Company Officer - Elements of Supervision for the Company Officer - Regional Delivery
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Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) This course is a 186 hour State Bureau of EMS approved training program, which is based on the National EMS Education Standards. Applicants may apply for Louisiana certification after becoming a Nationally Registered EMT. At the successful completion of this training program and required testing, the entry level EMT will be able to: evaluate the patientā€™s condition, either medical or trauma, and provide the appropriate assessment based treatment, which includes patient packing and handling designed to minimize patient discomfort and prevent further injury. EMTs are trained in the use of AEDs and the multi-lumen airway.
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01/6/2025 EMT Class FETA-BR-102 LA FETA 05/27/2025 - 07/30/2025
Spring EMT Class--0101 Louisiana FETA Baton Rouge (Certification Office) (Testing Site) 01/07/2025 - 05/22/2025
05/27/2025-EMT-FETA-BR 1700-0103 LA FETA 08/05/2025 - 12/18/2025
Emergency Scene Operations - Emergency Scene Operations - Regional Delivery
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Emergency Vehicle Driving Course - Emergency Vehicle Driving Course - Regional Delivery
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Emergency Vehicle Driving Lecture - Emergency Vehicle Driving Lecture - Regional Delivery
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EMT Refresher - Emergency Medical Technician Refresher This course is offered to Emergency Medical Technicians to meet the requirements for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians re-registration. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate from FETA
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Last Minute EMT Refresher LA FETA 01/06/2025 - 01/15/2025
Establishing and Transferring Command - Establishing and Transferring Command - Regional Delivery
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Fire and Life Safety Initiatives - Fire and Life Safety Initiatives - Regional Delivery
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Fire Behavior - Fire Behavior - Regional Delivery
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Fire Detection, Suppression and Smoke Control Systems - Fire Detection, Suppression and Smoke Control Systems - Regional Delivery
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Fire Fighter Health and Safety - Fire Fighter Health and Safety - Regional Delivery
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Fire Fighter Rehabilitation - Fire Fighter Rehabilitation - Regional Delivery
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Fire Fighter Survival - Fire Fighter Survival - Regional Delivery
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Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment - Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment - Regional Delivery
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Fire Hose, Appliances, and Nozzles (Driver Operator) - Fire Hose, Appliances, and Nozzles (Driver Operator) - Regional Delivery
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Fire Hose, Appliances, and Nozzles (Firefighter) - Fire Hose, Appliances, and Nozzles (Firefighter) - Regional Delivery
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Fire Inspector I (NFPA 1031) Fire Service Inspector I should be able to complete the following responsibilities and demonstrate the skills and knowledge that involves the preparation of correspondence and inspection reports, handling of complaints, and maintenance of records, as well as participation in legal proceedings and maintenance of an open dialogue with the plan examiner and emergency response personnel. They should also be able to complete duties that involve fire safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures, means of egress, determine proper requirements for the storage of flammable and hazardous materials, safe operation of equipment and processes, determine the appropriateness of emergency plans for an occupancy and the ability of the fire department to gain access to a facility.
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11/18/2024 to 11/22/2024 - FETA Baton Rouge Fire and Emergency Training Academy 11/18/2024 - 11/22/2024
Fire Investigation: First Responders (F0770) This 2-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation for the convergence of suppression, investigation, science and law.
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Fire Investigator (NFPA 921 & 1033) This program is designed for entry level investigators who may be called to investigate fires or explosions in their jurisdiction. The use of NFPA 921, Guide for fire & explosion investigations is the accepted manual for fire investigators. Using the scientific method of fire investigations, following NFPA 921, and meeting the NFPA 1033, Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, students will be prepared to start investigating fires and explosions. Subjects covered are as follows: Administration, Basic Fire Methodology, Basic Fire Science, Fire Patterns, Building and Fuel Gas Systems, Legal and others.

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be recommended to take the Fire Investigator certification examination offered by the Louisiana Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification Program.
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Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021) - Fire Officer I (5 Day with Exam Closed External Classes) 5 Day-Fire Officer I Course (NFPA 1021-2020e)  Closed External Class not taught by LAFETA  This is for exam tracking purposes.

Prerequisite(s): Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I

Fire Officer I is the first line of supervision in the fire department organization, a person certified to this level will be able to perform routine administrative functions, complete reports, follow department/agency administrative polices, apply human resource skills in completing assignments, supervise company level personal during in-service training, complete tasks, interact with the community by assisting with complaints, public education opportunities and other public inquires, complete company level pre-incident planning and life safety business inspections, manage an incident, complete initial accident investigations and conduct a post-incident analysis (PIA).
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Fire Officer IV (NFPA 1021) Designed for fire officers and intended to prepare the fire officer to be able to function at the executive management level, this course adheres to NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. This course will focus on multi-agency emergency response management, personnel/resource management, budgetary planning/purchasing, and risk/hazard analysis and management of the fire service. During the course, the student will be required to participate in a group to complete interactive projects. These projects will be graded and must be completed by the end of the course.
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Fire Origin and Cause - Fire Origin and Cause - Regional Delivery
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Fire Service Communications (Firefighter) - Fire Service Communications (Firefighter) - Regional Delivery
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Fire Service Instructor I (NFPA 1041) Fire Service Instructor I will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aids and evaluation instruments; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students and authority having jurisdiction; organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized; and meet the record-keeping requirements of authority having jurisdiction.
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Fire Service Instructor I (NFPA 1041) - Instructor I (NFPA 1041) (Hybrid) "Fire Service Instructor I is a comprehensive program tailored to prepare fire service professionals for the role of effective instructors. This course delves into the intricacies of instructional methodology, aligning with NFPA 1041: Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications Level I standards.

Throughout the course, participants will explore critical facets of instructional excellence, including the art of designing precise training objectives, crafting comprehensive lesson plans, employing dynamic instructional methods, grasping the nuances of adult learning principles, implementing robust testing and evaluation strategies, and honing practical teaching skills.

A significant component of this course involves hands-on experience, where participants will actively engage in the creation of lesson plans and deliver presentations to their peers. This practical aspect allows individuals to apply the theoretical knowledge gained during the course and develop their teaching prowess.

Upon successful completion of Fire Service Instructor I, participants will emerge as confident, knowledgeable, and skilled fire service instructors, well-prepared to educate and train the next generation of firefighters with the highest standards of professionalism and safety."
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Fire Service Instructor II (NFPA 1041) This 5 day program for Fire Service Instructor II will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to develop lesson plans for use by an Instructor I, schedule resources for use during a course, understand the budget process of the AHJ and prepare a program budget, deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, and use instructional aids and evaluation instruments; modify a lesson plan to the unique requirements of the students and authority having jurisdiction; develop evaluation tools to measure student success, the effectiveness of a course and supervise other instructors and evaluate them and provide them feedback to improve their skills.
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Fire Service Instructor III (NFPA 1041) This course is designed provide the knowledge and skills for successful certification in Instructor III. The Instructor III course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Chapter 6 provides the tools necessary to obtain certification. It is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve the studentā€™s abilities to act as a fire instructor at the administrative level. This includes responsibilities such as instructional resource management, policy development, and program design. This class may also involve assignments & projects that the student will have to complete outside of the scheduled class time each day (homework). Skills taught include: Training record administration, policy development, Instructional staff selection, development, & evaluation, purchasing / course costing, program & curriculum development, course administration, development, & evaluation.

The purpose of this course is to have students complete the JPR requirements for the practical exercise prior to certification testing.
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Fire Suppression (Class A Prop) - Fire Suppression (Class A Prop) - Regional Delivery
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Fireground Operations - Fireground Operations - Regional Delivery
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First 5 Minutes - First 5 Minutes - Regional Delivery
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Flammable Liquids & Gases (FLAG) - Flammable Liquids & Gases (FLAG) - Regional Delivery
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11/7/24-11/12/24 - Lafourche Dist 1 - FLAG PROP BURN - FETA REGIONAL DELIVERY LAFOURCHE FIRE DISTRICT 1 11/07/2024 - 11/12/2024
Flammable Liquids (Center-based) - U- Pan Flammable liquid
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Flashover - Flashover - Regional Delivery
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Foam - Foam - Regional Delivery
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Forcible Entry (Door Prop) - Forcible Entry (Door Prop) - Regional Delivery
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Grain Bin Awareness - Grain Bin Awareness - Regional Delivery
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HazMat Awareness Level - Hazmat Awareness-Local Agency Conducted In-house (local agency ) Awareness level responders are those persons who discover a hazardous materials release or who respond to hazardous materials/WMD incidents for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, the environment, or property from the effects of the release. They should be trained to respond in a defensive fashion to control identify the hazard, isolate the scene and deny entry to those in the area, make notification and when necessary evacuate those in danger.
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Hazmat Operation Level- Local Agency Delivery In-house (local agency ) Operations level responders are those persons who respond to hazardous materials/WMD incidents for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, the environment, or property from the effects of the release. They should be trained to respond in a defensive fashion to control the release from a safe distance and keep it from spreading.
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HazMat Technician Level The hazardous materials technician is the person who responds to hazardous materials/WMD incidents using a risk-based response process by which he/she analyzes a problem involving hazardous materials/WMD, selects applicable decontamination procedures, and controls a release using specialized protective clothing and control equipment, upon completion of the incident terminates the incident following industry accepted practices, documents the incident while maintaining scene control and safety.
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Heart Saver First Aid + AED The Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED courses are designed to prepare people to provide first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED use in a safe, timely, and effective manner).

Heartsaver courses are video-based, instructor-led courses that teach students critical skills to respond and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over.

The course includes group interaction and hands-on coaching and feedback from an AHA instructor. Classes may be taught on-site at the companyā€™s location
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ICS Review for the Company Officer - ICS Review for the Company Officer - Regional Delivery
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Incident Command for High-rise Operations - Incident Command for High-rise Operations - Regional Delivery
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Incident Command for Highrise Operations (F0321) This 2-day course is designed to assist emergency response officers who have responsibility for managing highrise incidents. Course content includes organizing resources, developing strategies and managing tactical operations to protect life and minimize damage during an incident.
Students attending should have:
Working knowledge of basic Incident Command System organization.
Working knowledge of strategy and tactics for structural firefighting.
Knowledge of building construction.
Understanding of the type of building systems existing in highrise buildings.
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Industrial Confined Space Rescuer (Non Cert) This course concerns rescues involving confined spaces and includes lecture, skills training, and scenario-based exercises. The class covers federal and state regulations, use of specialized equipment for atmospheric monitoring, commercial entry and retrieval systems, and employment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Participants gain understanding of confined space hazards and the requirements of the new laws. Special emphasis will be given to rescuer safety, scene management, patient care and movement, and construction and operation of retrieval systems. Course adheres to standards set forth by NFPA 1006; 1670; 1500; 1983, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and 29 CFR 1910.134.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be recommended to take the Confined Space Rescue Technician Levels I/ II certification examination offered by the Louisiana Firefighter and Emergency Responder Certification Program. It is recommended that students attend a Rope Rescue Technician course before attending this course.
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Industrial Fire Brigade - Team Leader - (NFPA 600 and OSHA1910.156) This is a 16-hour course designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 600 and OSHA1910.156 requirements for fire brigade leadership training. The course will look closely at supervisory techniques and methodologies, strategies & tactics, and overall incident management and safety. This course is directed at students who are currently or soon to be functioning in a leadership role.
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Industrial Fire Brigade Member - Advanced Exterior The course provides general knowledge in the use of thermal protective clothing, SCBA and PASS device. Attacking an exterior fire, water supply, search and rescue, property conservation, fire scene overhaul, and exiting a hazardous area are all presented. The class further provides instruction in operating as a member of a rapid intervention crew, performing a fire safety survey, gaining access to facility locations, extinguishing an ignitable liquid fire, controlling a flammable gas fire, interpreting alarm conditions, extinguishing Class C fires, utilizing tools and equipment, and how to set up and use portable ladders. Good reading skills and study habits are essential.
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Industrial Fire Brigade Member - Incipient The course provides a general knowledge of basic fire behavior, operation within an incident management system, operation within the emergency response operations plan for the site, the standard operating and safety procedures for the site and site-specific hazards. Also included is NFPA 472 Chapter 4 competency (Hazardous Materials Awareness and response to WMD). This course covers all aspects of the NFPA 1081 standard (Incipient Level) to prepare the student for the incipient level certification exam. Good reading skills and study habits are essential. The class further provides instruction in initiating a response to a reported emergency including application of portable fire extinguishers and single hand lines. Instruction on fixed fire protection systems and communication also provided. Instruction is limited to class D PPE (work clothing) without the use of SCBA.
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Industrial Fire Brigade Member - Interior The course provides general knowledge in the use of thermal protective clothing, SCBA and PASS device for interior firefighting. Course topics include: utilizing the pre-incident plan, attacking an interior structural fire, forcing entry into a structure, performing ventilation, overhauling a fire scene, and exiting the hazardous area as a team.

The class further provides instruction in property conservation, interior rapid intervention crews, property conservation, interpreting alarm conditions, utilizing master stream appliances, extinguishing an ignitable liquid fire, controlling a flammable liquids fire, utilizing tools and equipment, setting up and using portable ladders, interfacing with mutual aid, and extinguishing Class C fires.
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Industrial Fire Brigade Member Refresher (OSHA) 8 Hour This meets OSHA1910.156 standard for fire brigade members annual training that are expected to perform fire fighting functions in their facility. In this class, students will learn both in classroom and hands on live fire training. Topics covered in the course include: foam appliances and applications, master stream applications, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fire streams and appliances, dry chemical agents and applications, personnel protective equipment (PPE), and firefighter safety.
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Instructional Techniques for the Company Officer - Instructional Techniques for the Company Officer - Regional Delivery
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Intro Wildland-Urban Interface Firefighting, Structural Company Officer (O0610) - Intro Wildland-Urban Interface Firefighting, Structural Company Officer (O0610) - Regional Delivery
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Introduction to Elevator Technology - Introduction to Elevator Technology - Regional Delivery
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Ladders - Ladders - Regional Delivery
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Leadership - Leadership - Regional Delivery
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Leadership - Step Up and Lead-Virtual Webinar by Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso Most of the problems many leaders and people in management positions encounter can be directly attributed to ineffective people skills. Based on Chapter 3 of Step Up and Lead, this class covers the following skills:
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Mentoring and Succession Planning
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Critiquing others (How to do it right)
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Delegating (The who, what, where, when and why of delegating)
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Preventing Freelancing and divisiveness (one team, one mission)
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Dealing with subordinate Issues (How to lead difficult people)
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Post Incident Analysis (How and why we do it)
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Leading through change and difficult times
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Building Morale (8 tips to increase morale)
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Leadership in Supervision (N0645) 6 Day Program This 6-day course is the combination of the 3 2-day courses within the Leadership in Supervision series: "Creating Environments for Professional Growth" (F/O/W0646), "Perspectives in Thinking" (F/O/W0647), and "Frameworks to Success" (F/O/W0648).

This series presents the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) supervisor with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment, to successfully transition to supervisory and leadership roles, and establish a conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives.

Topics in the course include: adaptive leadership, change management, active followership, effective communication including difficult conversations, advocacy-inquiry-based dialogue and persuasion, ethics, authority, power, decision-making, assessing situations from multiple perspectives, fostering creativity and innovation, professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence, situational awareness, managing conflict, delegating, mentoring, coaching, empowerment, and building collaboration and synergy for professional growth.

The course includes the development of a personal plan for active engagement in the provision of leadership in supervision.

This course meets the requirements of the Managing Officer Program for completion of Leadership I, II and III.
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Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success (F0648) This 2-day course provides the supervisor with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully in the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) environments. The course addresses professionalism, resilience, emotional intelligence and situational awareness, as well as managing conflict, delegating mentoring, coaching, empowering, and building collaboration and synergy for professional growth.

The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first-line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection, first-line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.

More specifically, primary selection criteria are as follows:

First-line supervisors in fire and EMS organizations.
Fire and EMS personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first-line supervisory position within 18 months.
Fire and EMS personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.
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Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking (F0647) This 2-day course provides the supervisor with the conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives. The course addresses skills needed for assessing situations from multiple perspectives, making critical decisions, fostering creativity and innovation, and using persuasion.

The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first-line level of supervision. For purposes of student selection, first-line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.

More specifically, primary selection criteria are as follows:

First-line supervisors in fire and EMS organizations.
Fire and EMS personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first-line supervisory position within 18 months.
Fire and EMS personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.
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Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge (LACK) - Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge (LACK) - Regional Delivery
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Lifting and Moving Heavy Objects This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to perform lifting and moving heavy objects as seen in US&R incidents. Over the course of two days, you will gain a basic understanding of physics as it relates to weight and gravity; basic rigging; and operating hand tools, levers, and stabilization devices consistent with DHS/FEMA. This course is one of the many components offered in the structural collapse rescue class and complements the Air Bag Operations course we offer here at FETA.
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Live Fire Instructor - (NFPA 1041) 2 Day Live Fire Instructor Class NFPA 1041, Full NFPA Compliant PPE Required
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11/19/2024 to 11/22/2024 - Lafourche Dist 3 - FETA Managed LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 3 11/19/2024 - 11/22/2024
Live Fire Instructor In-Charge - Live Fire Instructor In Charge 4 Day NFPA 1041 Live Fire Instructor In Charge Full NFPA Compliant PPE Required
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Management - Management - Regional Delivery
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Management Concepts for the Company Officer - Management Concepts for the Company Officer - Regional Delivery
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Managing Fire Fighters - Managing Fire Fighters - Regional Delivery
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Max Fire Burn to Learn - Max Fire Burn to Learn - Regional Delivery
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MAYDAY (RIT Prop) - MAYDAY (RIT Prop) - Regional Delivery
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11/18/24 - Lafourche\Chackbay - MayDay Prop - FETA Regional Delivery CHOCTAW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. 11/18/2024 - 11/18/2024
Multi-Story Fire Attack (Drill Tower @ FETA) 4 Hour Multi-Story Fire Attack (Drill Tower @ FETA) Conducted by requesting agencies at the FETA-Baton Rouge facility. Consumables will be charged to the fire department conducting their drills.
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Multi-Story Fire Attack (Drill Tower) - Multi-Story Fire Attack (Drill Tower) - Regional Delivery
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Municipal Weekend School
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NFA Course- Wildland Urban Interface: Fire-Adapted Communities N0614 This 6-day course is for people who have organizational responsibility for wildland urban interface (WUI) risk-reduction operations in their agency or jurisdiction. The course will provide students with the ability to create and sustain a fire-adapted community (FAC) located within a WUI.

Course outcomes will include:
Developing a local community coalition to address the WUI and create FACs.
Creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Facilitating partnerships, improving networking and enhancing resource allocation abilities that address WUI fire risks/issues.
Understanding that pre-fire communication and planning between government agencies, local jurisdictions and the community at large is essential in creating an FAC.
Improving quality of life and vitality within the local community.
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NFA- Fire Investigation: First Responders - F0770 (Mansura, LA)
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Open Certification Testing Certification testing available for the following levels: Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial, Apparatus Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply, Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper, Confined Space Rescue Technician I/II, Facility Fire Brigade Member - Advanced Exterior, Facility Fire Brigade Member - Incipient, Facility Fire Brigade Member - Interior Structural, Fire and Life Safety Educator I, Fire and Life Safety Educator II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III, Fire Officer IV, Fire Service Instructor I, Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Service Instructor III, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Materials/WMD - Awareness, Hazardous Materials/WMD - Operations, Incident Safety Officer, Initial Fire Investigations, Live Fire Instructor, Live Fire Instructor-In-Charge, Rope Rescue Awareness, Rope Rescue Operations, Rope Rescue Technician, Public Safety Telecommunicator I, Public Safety Telecommunicator II, Trench Rescue I/II
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12/03/24 - 1800 Hrs. - Bossier City Fire Training Bossier City Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 12/03/2024 - 12/03/2024
11/05/24 - 1800 hrs - Alexandria FD 0252 Alexandria FD Headquarters (Testing Site) 11/05/2024 - 11/05/2024
11/14/24 - 1900 hrs - Ouachita Parish FD - 0253 Ouachita Parish FD (Testing Site) 11/14/2024 - 11/14/2024
12/04/24 - 1800 Ruston FD - 0258 Ruston FD(Testing Site) 12/04/2024 - 12/04/2024
11/13/2024 - 1830 Hrs. - Bayou Cane FPD (Testing Site) Bayou Cane FPD (Testing Site) 11/13/2024 - 11/13/2024
11/20/24 - 1900 hrs - Jefferson Parish Fire Training - 0255 Jefferson Parish Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 11/20/2024 - 11/20/2024
12/12/24 - 1800 hrs - Ouachita Parish FD - 0259 Ouachita Parish FD (Testing Site) 12/12/2024 - 12/12/2024
12/17/24 - 1800 hrs - Bossier City FD - 0260 Bossier City Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 12/17/2024 - 12/17/2024
12/18/24 - 1900 hrs. - Jefferson Parish Training - 0261 12/18/2024 - 12/18/2024
11/19/24 - 1800 hrs - Bossier City FD - 0254 Bossier City Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 11/19/2024 - 11/19/2024
11/21/24 - 1730 hrs - St. Tammany Dist 1 Training - 0256 St. Tammany FD #1 Training Academy (30 person classroom) (Testing Site) 11/21/2024 - 11/21/2024
11/26/24 - 1900 hrs - St. Martin FD Training. - 0257 St. Martin Parish Fire Training Facility (Testing Site) 11/26/2024 - 11/26/2024
11/12/24 - 1800 Hrs. - Bossier City Fire Training Bossier City Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 11/12/2024 - 11/12/2024
12/16/24 - 1800 Hrs - Vernon Parish Fire Dist 1 Vernon Parish Fire Dist 1 ( Testing Site ) 12/16/2024 - 12/16/2024
12/02/24 - 1000 Hrs. - Lafayette Fire Training Center Lafayette Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 12/02/2024 - 12/02/2024
11/07/24 - 1800 Hrs.- Natchitoches FD - Open Natchitoches FD Training Center (Testing Site) 11/07/2024 - 11/07/2024
11/12/24 - 1000 Hrs - NOFD New Orleans Fire Training Academy (Testing Site) 11/12/2024 - 11/12/2024
12/12/24 - 1800 Hrs. - CERTC - OPEN CERTC (100FD01) 12/12/2024 - 12/12/2024
11/14/24 - 1700 Hrs - St. Tammany Fire Dist 1 St. Tammany FD #1 Training Academy (30 person classroom) (Testing Site) 11/14/2024 - 11/14/2024
11/13/24 - 1000 Hrs - Lake Charles FD Training Lake Charles FD Training Division (Testing Site) 11/13/2024 - 11/13/2024
11/13/24 - 1800 Hrs. - Pointe Coupee Dist 5 Pointe Coupee Dist. # 5 (Testing Site) 11/13/2024 - 11/13/2024
11/12/24 - 1800 Hrs. - CERTC - OPEN CERTC (100FD01) 11/12/2024 - 11/12/2024
12/10/24 - 1900 Hrs. - Iota FD Iota VFD (Testing Site) 12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
11/04/24 - 1300 Hrs - Lafayette Fire Training Center Lafayette Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 11/04/2024 - 11/04/2024
12/02/24 - 1300 Hrs - Lafayette Fire Training Center Lafayette Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 12/02/2024 - 12/02/2024
11/05/24 - 1700 Hrs - St. Tammany Fire Dist 1 St. Tammany FD #1 Training Academy (30 person classroom) (Testing Site) 11/05/2024 - 11/05/2024
10/30/24 - 1800 Hrs. - Point Coupee Dist. 5 Pointe Coupee Dist. # 5 (Testing Site) 10/30/2024 - 10/30/2024
11/12/24 - 1200 Hrs - NOFD New Orleans Fire Training Academy (Testing Site) 11/12/2024 - 11/12/2024
11/20/24 - 1800 Hrs - Ponchatoula VFD - Open PONCHATOULA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. (Testing Site) 11/20/2024 - 11/20/2024
11/04/24 - 1000 Hrs - Lafayette Fire Training Center Lafayette Fire Training Center (Testing Site) 11/04/2024 - 11/04/2024
11/04/24 - 1800 Hrs - Tangipahoa Parish FPD #1 Tangipahoa Parish FPD #1 (Testing Site) 11/04/2024 - 11/04/2024
12/05/24 - 1830 Hours - Montegut FD Montegut FD (Testing Site) 12/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
12/10/24 - 1800 Hrs - Rapides Fire Dist 7 RAPIDES PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 7 ( Testing Site) 12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
12/05/24 - 1800 Hrs - Rapides Fire Dist 7 RAPIDES PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 7 ( Testing Site) 12/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
Paramedic Refresher-National Core Content (30 Hour) FETA offers Paramedic Refresher courses in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Louisiana Bureau of EMS and the National Registry of EMTs. This class meets NREMT (La.) re-certification requirements for NATIONAL CONTENT 30 Hours.

Note: Additional Local and Individual content required. Hours must be completed for re-certification purposes.

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate from FETA. Course documentation is kept on file at FETA.


Additional Information: CPR re-certification and ACLS re-certification is not offered or covered by this course.
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1/3/25 Paramedic Refresher FETA-BR 0800hrs 0108 LA FETA 01/03/2025 - 01/31/2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) Full Course This American Heart Association course is designed to train advanced level care providers with information and skills necessary to care for an acutely ill child. It focuses on respiratory and cardiac problems. It is a two day course that is both lecture and skill intensive. Students must pass both a written and practical exam. The card received on passing the course is good for two years.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Refresher This American Heart Association course is designed to train advanced level care providers with information and skills necessary to care for an acutely ill child. It focuses on respiratory and cardiac problems. It is a 1 day refresher course that is both lecture and skill intensive. Students must pass both a written and practical exam. The card received on passing the course is good for two years.
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Performing Fire Apparatus Check-Out and Maintenance - Performing Fire Apparatus Check-Out and Maintenance - Regional Delivery
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Personal Communication - Personal Communication - Regional Delivery
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Personal Protective Equipment - Personal Protective Equipment - Regional Delivery
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Portable Fire Extinguishers - Portable Fire Extinguishers - Regional Delivery
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Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS ) Refresher PHTLS refresher courses improve the quality of trauma care in your area and decrease mortality. The program is based on a prehospital trauma care philosophy, stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs. This may require an approach to the trauma patient that varies from traditional treatment modalities.
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Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) NAEMTā€™s Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. PHTLS promotes excellence in trauma patient management through global education of all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care. PHTLS is developed by NAEMT in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

PHTLS courses improve the quality of trauma care in your area and decrease mortality. The program is based on a prehospital trauma care philosophy, stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs. This may require an approach to the trauma patient that varies from traditional treatment modalities.

PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that, given a good fund of knowledge and key principles, EMS providers are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care. The PHTLS course is continuously updated and revised to keep up with the advances in the field, ATLS Guidelines and feedback from PHTLS participants.

PHTLS programs are developed from the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Program, a course for physicians developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. They follow the principles of trauma care developed by the Committee on Trauma. The Committee provides the medical direction and content oversight for the PHTLS program.
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Preparation for Initial Company Operations - Preparation for Initial Company Operations - Regional Delivery
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Program Validation - Program Validation Validation of complete programs leading to certification. This workshop include correlating all aspects of the training program and certification testing. To attend you must hold the certification for which you are validating and have relative experience working with the program and relevant NFPA standard in the past.
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Recruit Academy - Firefighter I and Firefighter II & ADO/Pumper (Optional) (NFPA 1001/1002) If you're looking to start a career in firefighting, the Fire & Emergency Training Recruit Academy is your best bet. Our 14-week program provides comprehensive entry-level instruction, including physical training, classroom instruction, and live application simulations. We'll instill the honor, integrity, and discipline necessary to excel in the fire service. With our program, you'll gain expertise in BLS/CPR, Emergency Medical Responder, Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 1072), Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 1072), Fire Fighter I and II (NFPA 1001), Vehicle Extrication, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator ā€“ Pumper (NFPA 1002). Upon graduation, you'll receive IFSAC/ProBoard Certifications in Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations, Firefighter I/II, and Apparatus Driver Operator/Pumper, opening doors to a successful career in the fire service. So, if you're ready to take the first step towards becoming a certified firefighter, register today at the Fire & Emergency Training Recruit Academy and let us help you achieve your goals.
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Recruit Academy - Firefighter I and Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) Agency Based Agency taught Firefighter I/II Recruit Academy
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Relay Pump Operations - Relay Pump Operations - Regional Delivery
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Rope Rescue - Awareness (IFSAC) The Rope Rescue Awareness course is designed to teach students to recognize the need for scene-specific support resources, how to organize those resources, and to recognize incident hazards to help initiate isolation procedures. Students will learn how to initiate a search with respect to rope rescue, whether high or low angle. Students will learn about ground support for operation and technician-level activities, triage, and assisting a technical rope rescue team in the operation of mechanical advantage systems.
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12/05/2024 - 0800 hrs - FETA Baton Rouge - 0103 Fire and Emergency Training Academy 12/05/2024 - 12/06/2024
12/16/2024 - 0800 hrs - FETA Pine Country - 0104 LAFETA - Pine Country Campus 12/16/2024 - 12/16/2024
Rope Rescue- Technician (IFSAC) The Rope Rescue Technician course is designed to teach responders to operate at the technician level in high or low-angle environments. Students will learn how to build complex rope systems to effectively provide access to patients for assessment, treatment, packaging, and extraction. Students will learn how to construct and operate tensioned rope systems, horizontal rope systems, personal belay systems, artificial high directionals, perform pickoffs, and learn personal mobility skills in the high-angle environment. Students will learn about identifying hazards and resource needs, planning, and managing support from awareness and operations-level personnel. Students shall provide all necessary PPE and are allowed to provide personal or issued rescue equipment to be used after inspection by FETA staff.
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Rope Rescue Technician Refresher This hands-on refresher course is for emergency response personnel who have successfully completed the Basic Rope Rescue course. Evolutions will refresh personnel skills in rappelling, line transfers, and knot tying.
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Ropes and Knots - Ropes and Knots - Regional Delivery
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Salvage and Overhaul - Salvage and Overhaul - Regional Delivery
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Scene Size up, Strategies, and Tactics - Scene Size up, Strategies, and Tactics - Regional Delivery
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Search and Rescue - Search and Rescue - Regional Delivery
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Shaping the Future - Shaping the Future - Regional Delivery
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Size Up-Reading Smoke - Size Up-Reading Smoke - Regional Delivery
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Smoke Reading - Smoke Reading - Regional Delivery
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Strategy-Tactics - Strategy-Tactics - Regional Delivery
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Structural Collapse Rescue Refresher This 2 day refresher course is designed for rescue team members and their respective agencies to function as an Urban Search and Rescue Specialist, especially in response to a structural collapse as the result of a catastrophic event. The refresher course provides the knowledge and skills necessary in order to effectively enter a collapsed structure caused by either natural disasters or incidents involving acts of terrorism. Topics presented include: principles of construction, load patterns, collapse patterns, hazard identification, principles of concrete, and awareness of weapons of mass destruction.

The overall goal of this course is to help emergency response personnel understand how to operate at the rescue technician level and as a member of a Rescue Team at a structural collapse incident that could include the use of a CBRNE agent. The course will consist of classroom instruction as well as practical applications. The class will involve hands-on training in two consecutive 10-hour days. This course fulfills selected objectives of NFPA 1006, 1500 and 1670, in addition to the FEMA USAR training guidelines.
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Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions - Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions - Regional Delivery
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The Fire Pump - The Fire Pump - Regional Delivery
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The Fire Service - The Fire Service - Regional Delivery
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Thermal Imaging - Thermal Imaging - Regional Delivery
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Thermal Imaging - Thermal Imaging Max Fire Box (4 hour) This classroom hybrid training consists a 2.5 hour
classroom session followed by a 1.5 hour live fire
demonstration with the Max Fire Box where those
concepts are brought to life before the firefighter's
eyes. The afternoon session would consist of a 2.5
hour classroom session followed by a 1.5 hour
Palmer Doll House live fire demonstration. This
class keeps the student engaged
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Traffic Incident Management: Responder Safety on the Roadway - Traffic Incident Management: Responder Safety on the Roadway - Regional Delivery
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Training Operations in Small departments - Training Operations in Small departments - Regional Delivery
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Trench Rescue Technician This course is designed for emergency response personnel who are tasked with entry and command operations during trench collapse emergencies. This course focuses on entry operations, patient removal/ packaging and command operations. It will help identify the amount and type of needed resources, the proper equipment staging & operation areas and the best entry/egress points.
This course fulfills selected objectives of NFPA 1006, 1500 and 1670. In addition to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.650, 29 CFR 1926.651, 29 CFR 1926.652.
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USAR Logistics Specialist/Manager (DHS# LA-001-RESP) Students will discuss key points of cache resupply priorities and procedures
Students will discuss packaging options for operational efficiency and protection during transport
Students will learn documentation requirements for air and ground transport of hazardous materials
Students will be instructed in tracking methodologies to include manual, database and barcode systems
Students will understand where Logistics fits into US&R task force organization and will be prepared to offer input during operational planning and briefing sessions during deployment
Students will be instructed in emergency requisitioning procedures
Students will learn site selection criteria and ongoing management of a task force base of Operations, with emphasis on related health, sanitation and safety issues
Students will become familiar with logistical issues involved in demobilization process
Students will learn procedures of documentation for cache rehabilitation following an activation and procedures for making additions and deletions to task force cache
Course Objectives (Manager):

Students will discuss supervisory and personnel management techniques
Students will be given instruction in equipment inventory and tracking procedures as defined in FEMA US&R Property Accountability System.
Students will be prepared to interact with Task Force Management Team in planning and briefing sessions during activations
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USFS Pack Test-Field Day Training (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) Wildland firefighting (which includes positions such as firefighter, faller, or crew boss) involves arduous work. You must be able to perform the essential functions required by your position at any time. This work may include, but is not limited to, lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds, walking, climbing, running, jumping, flying in helicopters and fixed wing airplanes, working in remote locations and at high altitudes, working long hours, disrupted sleep, and irregular meals.
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Vehicle Extrication Technician This course covers the complete cycle of vehicle rescue operations. Classroom topics include utilization of equipment, personal safety, response, assessment, hazard control, support operations, access and disentanglement, and special vehicles. Extensive hands-on practical exercises are utilized to allow students to perform in simulated environments. This course meets selected objectives of NFPA 1001.
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Vehicle Rescue and Extrication - Vehicle Rescue and Extrication - Regional Delivery
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Vent Enter Isolate Search Operations - Vent Enter Isolate Search Operations - Regional Delivery
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Ventilation - Ventilation - Regional Delivery
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Water and Water Supply - Water and Water Supply - Regional Delivery
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Water Supply Systems - Water Supply Systems - Regional Delivery
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When Hydraulics Go Down (Vehicle Extrication) - When Hydraulics Go Down (Vehicle Extrication) - Regional Delivery
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Wildland and Ground Fires - Wildland and Ground Fires - Regional Delivery
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Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer (F0610) This 2-day course identifies operational activities and safety concerns for structural Company Officers (COs) assigned to a wildland urban interface (WUI) incident.

Topics covered include:

Introduction to WUI firefighting.
Interface environment.
Wildland fire behavior.
Command and control issues of WUI firefighting.
Tactics.
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