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Chaplaincy In Service For All - Chaplaincy In Service For All
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The first of its kind in the country, in the Fire Service, Inter-religious, interfaith, fully egalitarian, chaplain program created by Albuquerque Fire Rescue. This 2-day course will give you tools necessary to become a well-rounded chaplain for first responders.
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Chiefs Academy - Chiefs Academy
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2023 New Mexico Fire Chiefs Academy presented by New Mexico State Fire Marshals Office. Presentations from NMSFMO, PERA, ISO, NM Grant Council, and more! Opportunity to network with Chiefs from around the State and learn about administrative requirements. Registration is open to Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, and Assistant Chiefs only. Registration is on a first come first serve basis limited to 30 spots.
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Emergency Vehicle Trailer & UTV Operations - Emergency Vehicle Trailer & UTV Operations
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This four-day comprehensive training course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and decision-making abilities required for the safe operation of emergency vehicles, trailers, and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). The course emphasizes risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and real-world operational readiness for personnel who operate vehicles in emergency and non-emergency environments.
Participants will receive in-depth instruction on safe driving principles, emergency response operations, vehicle dynamics, defensive driving strategies, and situational awareness. The course also addresses the unique handling characteristics and safety considerations associated with towing trailers and operating UTVs in varied terrain and emergency conditions. 32 hours
Training includes classroom instruction, practical discussions, and performance-based learning aligned with industry best practices and nationally recognized safety standards. Emphasis is placed on liability reduction, accident prevention, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will complete a VFIS testing and evaluation process to assess comprehension and competency. Upon successful completion, participants will receive both a VFIS Certification and a New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy (NMFTA) Course Completion Certificate.
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Fire Inspector - Fire Inspector
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This comprehensive 80-hour course prepares participants to meet the requirements of the new NFPA 1030, Chapter 7 Fire Inspector Standard. Using the IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition, students will learn essential skills for conducting fire inspections, enforcing codes, and ensuring fire safety compliance. Key topics include fire behavior, building construction, fire protection systems, life safety systems, hazardous materials, and inspection procedures. Participants will gain hands-on experience in performing fire safety evaluations and developing inspection reports, equipping them to support their communities through effective code enforcement and fire prevention strategies
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Fire Inspector Retest
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Firefighter I/II Written & Skills Retest - Firefighter I/II Written & Skills Retest
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Successful completion of this retest will certify individuals to the IFSAC and Pro Board level for Firefighter I/II.
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Mitigation Standards Recognized by Insurance
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This comprehensive 8-hour course provides participants with a foundational understanding of wildfire mitigation actions that are recognized and valued by insurance organizations. Developed and delivered by the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance, the course is designed to help homeowners, insurance professionals, real estate stakeholders, local officials, and community leaders better understand how mitigation efforts can reduce wildfire risk and improve property insurability.
Participants will explore the relationship between wildfire risk assessment, defensible space practices, home hardening strategies, and insurance underwriting considerations. The course will outline commonly recognized mitigation standards and actions that may influence underwriting decisions, eligibility, premium pricing, and continued coverage in wildfire-prone areas.
Key topics include:
• Overview of wildfire risk and its impact on property insurance markets
• Defensible space principles and vegetation management best practices
• Home hardening techniques (roofing, vents, siding, decks, and ember-resistant construction)
• Community-level mitigation programs and recognition frameworks
• Documentation and verification of mitigation actions for insurance purposes
• The evolving insurance landscape in wildfire-prone regions
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify mitigation actions commonly recognized by insurers
• Explain how specific property-level improvements may influence insurance outcomes
• Understand documentation and communication strategies for demonstrating risk reduction
• Recognize the role of state insurance regulators in supporting resilient property markets
This course supports informed decision-making and promotes collaboration between property owners, insurers, and public agencies to strengthen wildfire resilience across New Mexico.
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NFA-Campus Fire & Life Safety I: Risk Assessment - NFA-Campus Fire & Life Safety I: Risk Assessment
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This 2-day course will enable the student to begin to create a comprehensive campus fire and life safety program, starting with conducting a risk assessment and developing and evaluating an emergency plan, as well as building partnerships to sustain emergency programs and plans.
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NFA-Campus Fire & Life Safety II: Public Education - NFA-Campus Fire & Life Safey II: Public Education
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This 2-day program provides students with the ability to create and implement a comprehensive campus fire and life safety public education program. There will be a focus on looking at the on-campus and off-campus fire risks and educating students, personnel and stakeholders about these risks.
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NFA-Command and Control of Wildland Urban Interface Fire Operations for the Structural Chief Officer
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This 2-day course is designed to provide students with the essential tools and skills to operate safely in a wildland urban interface (WUI) incident.
Course content covers:
Interface incidents.
Fire behavior.
Safety and operational considerations.
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NFA-EMS Functions in ICS - NFA-EMS Functions in ICS
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In this 2-day course, students will practice use of the Incident Command System (ICS) in coordination with other public safety responders.
As a follow-up to ICS-100 and ICS-200 training, this course will present scenarios requiring responders to structure their EMS resources within the guidance of National Incident Management System ICS as appropriate to the needs of the different incident types.
Through simulation and role-playing, students will demonstrate the implementation of EMS components in an ICS at medium- or large-sized incidents.
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NFA-Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership to Facilitate Adaptive Change
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The purpose of this 2-day course is to provide skills that individuals in positions of authority can use to exercise leadership when confronted with adaptive challenges. The goal of this course is for participants to develop an understanding of skills associated with exercising leadership to resolve adaptive problems — those problems where the solution is either unknown or requires significant change, or both.
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NFA-Fire Inspection Principles I - NFA-Fire Inspection Principles I
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This 6-day fundamental level course introduces the student to the fundamental methodology for application of fire and life safety codes and standards. Although it contains many of the basic principles of code enforcement, more experienced code inspectors and officials might find it useful as a review of essential methodologies and as a useful update to current code enforcement applications.
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NFA-Incident Command for Highrise Operations - NFA-Incident Command for Highrise Operations
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This two-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 to minimize damage during an incident.
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NFA-Introduction to Unified Command fir All-Hazard Incidents
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This 2-day course is designed to provide Company Officers (COs) with a better understanding of multiagency needs and a Unified Command structure. This course will provide the attendees with an understanding of the requirements of a Unified Command organization and provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively in complex incidents.
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NFA-Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success - NFA-Leadership in Supervision Frameworks to Success
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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.
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NFA-National Fire Incident Reporting System: Program Management - NFA-National Fire Incident Reporting System: Program Management
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This 6-day course is offered to enhance the knowledge and skills of those individuals responsible for managing the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and/or multiple fire/EMS databases in their organization, and/or for those responsible for the training of field-level data collection and reporting staffs. This course provides information about the system’s capabilities, data collection and analysis, and the available reporting features. Focus is on the higher level knowledge, skills and abilities required to collect, compile and analyze NFIRS data, to develop decision packages used as the basis for Standards of Cover and for comparative data based on local, state or national data and trends.
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NFA-New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues - NFA-New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues
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This two-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first time fire chief and chief officer who desire a leadership position in their department. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief.
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NFA-Preparation for Initial Company Operations - NFA-Preparation of Initial Company Operations
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This 2-day course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of Company Officers (COs) in preparing their company for incident operations and to clarify the transition from firefighter to CO and the new roles relating to leadership and safety.
This course is designed for COs, acting COs or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident, including those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety and leadership as it relates to company operation.
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NFA-Shaping the Future - NFA-Shaping the Future
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This 2-day course is designed to assist first- and second-level supervisors and Company Officers (COs) in developing knowledge and skills in contemporary approaches to organizational problem-solving.
Topics include:
Use of creative approaches to identifying trends within their organizations.
Applying problem-solving methodologies.
The importance and application of continuous improvement within organizations.
How to quantify problems and solutions.
Factors in organizational and individual resistance to change.
Strategies for implementing change.
The course incorporates facilitated, student-centered methodologies, including lecture, small and large group activities, and individual assessments.
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Rope Rescue : Technician - Rope Rescue: Technician
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This 40-hour Rope Rescue II course is designed to prepare students for certification at the Technician level as outlined in NFPA 1006 (2021 Edition). The course provides comprehensive instruction on advanced rope rescue principles, skills, and techniques, emphasizing the Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) specified in Section 5.3 of NFPA 1006.
Using Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice (5th Edition) by Jones & Bartlett as a primary reference, students will gain a deep understanding of rope rescue systems, technical rope rescue skill application, and advanced problem-solving methods in dynamic and challenging scenarios. Class size is limited. Prerequisites: Rope Rescue Awareness/Ops. Enrollment Minimum: 10; Maximum: 14.
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Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations - Rope Rescue Awareness/Ops
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This 40-hour training course is designed to meet the NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, requirements for Awareness and Operations levels as outlined in Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) 5.2 and 5.3. Using Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition as the primary reference, this course provides comprehensive instruction in the essential principles and practices of rope rescue operations. Participants will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic rope rescue techniques at the awareness and operations levels. Enrollment Minimum: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 14.
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Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations Written Retest - Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations Written Retest
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This 40-hour training course is designed to meet the NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, requirements for Awareness and Operations levels as outlined in Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) 5.2 and 5.3. Using Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition as the primary reference, this course provides comprehensive instruction in the essential principles and practices of rope rescue operations. Participants will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic rope rescue techniques at the awareness and operations levels.
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Rope Rescue Technician Written Retest
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Rope Rescue II course is designed to prepare students for certification at the Technician level as outlined in NFPA 1006 (2021 Edition). The course provides comprehensive instruction on advanced rope rescue principles, skills, and techniques, emphasizing the Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) specified in Section 5.3 of NFPA 1006.
Using Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice (5th Edition) by Jones & Bartlett as a primary reference, students will gain a deep understanding of rope rescue systems, technical rope rescue skill application, and advanced problem-solving methods in dynamic and challenging scenarios. Class size is limited. Prerequisites: Rope Rescue Awareness/Ops. Enrollment Minimum: 10; Maximum: 14.
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Structural Tactics - Structural Tactics
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This 40-hour intensive course is designed for experienced firefighters seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in advanced structural fire tactics and operations. Through a combination of classroom instruction and live fire evolutions, students will learn advanced strategies for size-up, fire attack, ventilation, search and rescue, and incident command in complex structural environments. Emphasis will be placed on tactical decision-making, team coordination, and safety considerations in high-risk scenarios.
Students will actively participate in live fire drills to apply techniques in real-world conditions, simulating actual fireground operations. Participants are required to bring NFPA-compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) as the course involves live fire training.
By the end of the course, students will be better prepared to lead and execute advanced fireground operations with confidence and enhanced tactical effectiveness.
Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20. Prerequisites: IFSAC Firefighter I.
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Traffic Incident Management - Traffic Incident Management
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The 4-hour National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training course teaches the responder how to safely and quickly clear traffic incidents. Traffic incident responders include emergency medical service (EMS), transportation and public works, fire and rescue, law enforcement, towing and recovery, and other professionals who support traffic incident management.
Efficient incident response requires seamless collaboration and coordination among responders to meet the needs of those injured, ensure the safety of responders and road users, quickly clear the incident, and prevent secondary crashes.
The National TIM Responder Training course covers notification and scene size-up, safe vehicle positioning, scene safety, command responsibilities, traffic management, special circumstances, and clearance and termination. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Use a common set of practices and advance standards across all responder disciplines.
Be equipped with a set of core competencies and strengthen TIM programs in the areas of responder safety; safe, quick clearance; and prompt, reliable, and interoperable communications.
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Water Shuttle - Water Shutle
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In this course, we’ll explore the basics of the rural water shuttle and how it can benefit your community. This course will discuss drop tanks, nurse tender and rural hitch. We will outline the advantages and disadvantages of each. The course consists of two hours of lecture which will diagram the processes and six hours of firegrounds training using the proper apparatus and equipment along with standard safety requirements.
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