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Aug
4
to Sep 4

Fire Officer 1 (Hybrid)

Location: Community Fire Protection District House #3

3736 Geraldine Ave. St. Ann, MO 63074

Class Date: August 4th, 2025 (Remainder of class to be completed online)

Times: 09:00-17:00

Cost: $150 +cost of books for north county members. $300 +cost of books for non-north county members. If student is a No Show or cancellation is within 10 days from the start of class, student will be responsible for 50% of the cost of class.

Pre-Requisites: Fire Service Instructor 1, 3 years fire service experience.

Instructor: Captain Mike Watson

Credit Hours: 40

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NIMS ICS 300 (September)
Sep
15
to Sep 17

NIMS ICS 300 (September)

Dates: September 15-17, 2025

Location: Pattonville HQ

Times: 08:00-17:00

North County Members cost $150 includes class materials

Non North County Members cost $300 includes class materials

Payment is due before the start of class

Class is limited to 20 students

MUST HAVE ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800 TO TAKE CLASS

Instructors: Corey Irelan

Contact: Mike Watson

E-Mail: mwatson@northcotraining.org

Cell: 314-744-0306

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NIMS ICS 400 (September)
Sep
18
to Sep 19

NIMS ICS 400 (September)

Dates: September 18-19, 2025

Location: Pattonville HQ

Times: 08:00-17:00

North County Members cost $150 includes class materials

Non North County Members cost $300 includes class materials

Payment is due before the start of class

Class is limited to 20 students

MUST HAVE ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, & 800 TO TAKE CLASS

Instructors: Corey Irelan

Contact: Mike Watson

E-Mail: mwatson@northcotraining.org

Cell: 314-744-0306

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Oct
20
to Oct 24

Fire Service Instructor 1

***REGISTRATION THRU MO DIVISION FIRE SAFETY ACADIS PORTAL***

NFPA 1041 course designed for emergency services personnel who, in the course of their duties, deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan, adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students, organize the learning environment, and meet AHJ record-keeping requirements.

Pre-Requisites: 3 years fire service experience.

Instructor: Aaron Bockhorst

Credit Hours: 40

Date: October 20-24, 2025

Location: Ferguson Fire Department House #1

Times:  0900-17:00

Instructor: Aaron Bockhorst

North County Training members cost $150 + cost of book

Non-North County Training members cost $300 + cost of book

Payment is due prior to date of class

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Nov
10
to Nov 14

Fire Officer 2

Fire Officer 2

***REGISTRATION THRU MO DIVISION FIRE SAFETY ACADIS PORTAL***

NFPA 1021 course designed for persons who, in the course of their duties, function at the supervisory level and managerial levels.

Pre-Requisites: Fire Officer 1, ICS 300, 3 years fire service experience.

Credit Hours: 40

Date: November 10-14, 2024

Location:  Community Fire Protection District House #3

Times:  0900-17:00

Instructor: Justin Aleto

North County Training members cost $150 + cost of book

Non-North County Training members cost $300 + cost of book

Payment is due prior to date of class

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Hybrid Class: Fire Service Instructor 1
May
12
to Jun 9

Hybrid Class: Fire Service Instructor 1

Pre-requisite: 3 years experience

Classroom Date: May 12, 2025 Remainder of course completed online

Location: Community Fire Protection District House #3

Times: 0900-1600

North County Training members cost $150 + cost of book

Non-North County Training members cost $300 + cost of book

Payment is due prior to date of class

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Apr
2
to Apr 4

DRIVER/OPERATOR – AERIAL

  • 3736 Geraldine Avenue Saint Ann, MO, 63074 United States (map)
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DRIVER/OPERATOR – AERIAL (DOA)

$0.00

NFPA 1002 course designed for persons who, in the course of their duties, operate a piece of fire apparatus with an aerial ladder, elevating platform, aerial ladder platform, or water tower that is designed to position personnel, handle materials, provide egress, and discharge water.

Pre-Requisites: DOC

Credit Hours: 16

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NIMS ICS 400
Mar
27
to Mar 28

NIMS ICS 400

Dates: September 26-27, 2024

Location: Pattonville HQ

Times: 08:00-17:00

North County Members cost $150 includes book Non North County Members cost $300 includes book Payment is due before the start of class

Class is limited to 25 students

MUST HAVE ICS 100, 200, & 300 TO TAKE CLASS

Instructors: Corey Irelan

Contact: Mike Watson

E-Mail: mwatson@northcotraining.org

Cell: 314-744-0306

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NIMS ICS 300
Mar
24
to Mar 26

NIMS ICS 300

Dates: March 24-26, 2025

Location: Pattonville HQ

Times: 08:00-17:00

North County Members cost $150 includes book Non North County Members cost $300 includes book Payment is due before the start of class

Class is limited to 20 students

MUST HAVE ICS 100 & 200 TO TAKE CLASS

Instructors: Corey Irelan

Contact: Mike Watson

E-Mail: mwatson@northcotraining.org

Cell: 314-744-0306

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Feb
10
to Feb 14

Fire officer 3

$375.00

Location: Black Jack FPD #3

Dates: February 10-14 Times: 0900-1700

Lead Instructor: Mike Arnhart

For additional details contact Mike Watson 314-744-0306

NFPA 1021 course designed for persons who, in the course of their duties, function at the managerial and administrative levels.

Pre-Requisites: Fire Officer 2, ICS 400, letter of recommendation.

Credit Hours: 40

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Jan
20
to Jan 24

INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER

Classroom Dates: January 20-24, 2025                                        

Location: Ferguson House #1

Times: 09:00-16:00 

North County Members cost $150 includes book  

Non-North County Members cost $300 includes book Payment is due before the start of class

Contact & Instructor: Aaron Bockhorst

NFPA 1521 course designed for persons who, in the course of their duties, are responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures for ensuring personnel safety.

Pre-Requisites: 5 years fire service experience, FSI1, FO1.

Credit Hours: 40

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Dec
9

State Fire Instructor 2 Hybrid

This course addresses NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 2. This course will provide information on developing basic lesson plans and course evaluations that is necessary to develop and presenting training in the Fire and Emergency Services field.

Location:

Ferguson Fire Department

200 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135

Date(s)/Time: (in person)

December 9, 2024 0900 (Kick off session & online portion start)

January 13, 2025 0900

January14, 2025 0900

Lead Instructor: Bob Tucker

Cost: FREE Including Required Text

Required Student Pre Requisites:

• Must be certified to Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 for a minimum of three (3) years

• 24 years of Age

• Must be a resident of Missouri, or employed with a fire department or emergency service agency within the state.

Registration Information:

-Registration will be online through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Acadis Portal

-Course maximum is 24

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Nov
4
to Nov 8

Driver Operator-Pumper

This course addresses NFPA 1002, Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional

Qualifications, Chapter 5, 2017 edition core competencies for the Driver/Operator. It is designed to

deliver the basic knowledge and skills for firefighters whose duties include the general operations of

the apparatus in emergency and non-emergency operations. This includes daily inspections,

produce effective hose stream from a static and pressurized water source, relay pumping, foam

streams, and supplying fire sprinkler/standpipe system.

Required Student Pre Requisites:

• Firefighter 1 and Driver Core Certified

• Resident of Missouri or employed within the state

• Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license or valid state or federal identification

Location:

Community Fire Protection District

3736 Geraldine Ave

St. Ann, MO 63074

Date(s)/Time:

November 4, 2024 8:00-4:30

November 5, 2024 8:00-4:30

November 6, 2024 8:00-4:30

November 7, 2024 8:00-4:30

November 8, 2024 8-?(State Practical)

Lead Instructor: Bryon Long

Cost: This Missouri State Certification Course is being offered for FREE

through funding from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Education/Advisory Commission.

Registration Information:

-Registration will be online through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Acadis

Portal

-Course maximum is 24 students

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Oct
8
to Oct 10

DRIVER/OPERATOR – CORE

DRIVER/OPERATOR – CORE (DOC)

$0.00

NFPA 1002 course designed based on the basic knowledge and skills for persons who, in the course of their duties, perform general operations of fire department apparatus in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Pre-Requisites: FF1

Credit Hours: 24

Registration will be online through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Acadis Portal

Classroom Date: October 8-10, 2024

Location:  Community Fire Protection District House #3

Times:  0800-16:30

Lead Instructor: Johnathan Burns

 This Missouri State Certification Course is being offered for free through funding from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Education/Advisory Commission

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LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTOR (APRIL 10-12, 2024)
Apr
8
to Apr 12

LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTOR (APRIL 10-12, 2024)

Location April 8-11 : Classroom, Ferguson House 1

200 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135

Location April 12 Practical, St. Louis County Fire Academy

1266 Sutter Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133

Instructors: Drew Kerckhoff, Aaron Brockhorst, Mike Watson

Class Contact: mwatson@northcotraining.org

Book Included.

NFPA 1041 course designed for emergency services personnel who, in the course of their duties, supervise students during a live fire training evolution.

Pre-Requisites: FF2, 2 years experience as FSI1

Credit Hours: 40 (combined w/ LFIiC)

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Driver Operator Core (DOC)
Mar
10

Driver Operator Core (DOC)

NFPA 1002 course designed based on the basic knowledge and skills for persons who, in the course of their duties, perform general operations of fire department apparatus in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Pre-Requisites: FF1

Credit Hours: 24

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Fire Service Instructor 2 (FSI2)
Mar
1
to Mar 10

Fire Service Instructor 2 (FSI2)

NFPA 1041 course designed for emergency services personnel who, in the course of their duties, deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan, adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students, organize the learning environment, and meet AHJ record-keeping requirements.

Pre-Requisites: MODFS certification,

EMT-B, or POST; 3 years experience

Credit Hours: 40

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