TRAINING + WORKSHOPS

The Arkansas State Firefighter Association works hard to connect firefighters around the state with regular training and education opportunities. Check our calendar for important Association events, or check out the offerings below.

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TRAINING SCHEDULES

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Arkansas Fire Training Academy

on campus class schedule

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Arkansas Forestry

Wildland Fire class schedule

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Arkansas Division of Emergency Management

Hazmat & nims class schedule

FREE ONLINE COURSES

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FEMA / EMI

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public.

National Fire Academy

NFA has self-study, online instructor-led, and live zoom classes available.

National Volunteer Fire Council

The NVFC offers a wide variety of training opportunities both virtually and in person. From Electric Vehicle Safety to Creating a Psycologically Healthy Fire Department, there’s something for every firefighter.

National Wildlife Coordinating Group

NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

Podcasts

The Fire Engineering podcast features a lineup of top-shelf fire service instructors and
firefighting experts from around the nation. Subscribe to get all our episodes directly with Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, or listen on Spotify.

Key Hose Hangouts
Command Show
Fire Service Data and Tech Talk
Humpday Hangouts
The Command Post
The Larry Conley Show

Listen On:

Spotify

Apple Podcasts

Amazon Podcasts