Firefighter I

Requires Medical Clearance
Must be submitted prior to the first class session.

Instructional Hours: 138.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and effectively perform basic firefighting operations as part of a firefighting team. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and apply the principles of fire behavior; fire suppression, building construction; water distribution systems; fixed fire protection systems; ventilation; hose streams; fire prevention; and inspections, ladders, and rescue techniques.

Successful Completion: Students must attend required classroom sessions, complete all assigned online and classroom activities and homework assignments, demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills evolutions and obtain a score of 70% or better on the written and practical examinations.

Upon successful completion, this course partially satisfies the professional certification requirements for Firefighter I.

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Instructional Hours: 138.00
Requires Medical Clearance  - Must be submitted prior to the first class session.
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
FIRE-105-S027-2027
Registration is Closed.
Start Date: 08-24-2026
End Date: 11-16-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 07-10-2026
Registration Close: 08-12-2026
MFRI Southern Maryland Regional Training Center More →
Coordinated by: Southern Maryland. For questions contact: smcontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-105-S022-2027
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Start Date: 08-26-2026
End Date: 11-06-2026
First Class Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Registration Open: 02-26-2026
Registration Close: 08-20-2026
MFRI Upper Eastern Shore Regional Training Center More →
Coordinated by: Upper Eastern Shore. For questions contact: uescontact@mfri.org

Course session dates follow QACo Board of Ed school calendar M-F 0930-1200hrs

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FIRE-105-S006-2027
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Start Date: 08-26-2026
End Date: 12-14-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 02-26-2026
Registration Close: 08-06-2026
Howard County Public Safety Training Center More →
Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

Saturday sessions will start at 0800 hours

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FIRE-105-S007-2027
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Start Date: 09-01-2026
End Date: 12-19-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 03-01-2026
Registration Close: 08-12-2026
Carroll County Public Safety Training Center More →
Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

Weekend sessions - Sat 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, FINAL Sun 12/19. Weekend class hours are 0800-1500

Weekend sessions - Sat 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, FINAL Sun 12/19. Weekend class hours are 0800-1500

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FIRE-105-S018-2027
Registration is Closed.
Start Date: 09-02-2026
End Date: 12-06-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 03-02-2026
Registration Close: 08-14-2026
MFRI Upper Eastern Shore Regional Training Center More →
Coordinated by: Upper Eastern Shore. For questions contact: uescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-105-S012-2027
Registration is Closed.
Start Date: 09-02-2026
End Date: 12-30-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 03-02-2026
Registration Close: 08-13-2026
MFRI Lower Eastern Shore Regional Training Center More →
Coordinated by: Lower Eastern Shore. For questions contact: lescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-105-S013-2027
Registration is Closed.
Start Date: 09-03-2026
End Date: 12-31-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 03-03-2026
Registration Close: 08-14-2026
Hooper's Island Volunteer Fire Company More →
Coordinated by: Lower Eastern Shore. For questions contact: lescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-105-S009-2027
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Start Date: 09-09-2026
End Date: 12-23-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 03-09-2026
Registration Close: 08-20-2026
Frederick County Training Center More →
Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

Saturday sessions will start at 0800 hours - 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/14, 11/21, and 12/5

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FIRE-105-S004-2027
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Start Date: 09-10-2026
End Date: 01-28-2027
First Class Time: 18:30 - 21:30
Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 03-10-2026
Registration Close: 08-21-2026
Washington County Public Safety Training Center More →
Coordinated by: Western Maryland. For questions contact: wmcontact@mfri.org

This course will run on a Thursday/Saturday schedule. Saturday sessions begin at 0830 and end at 1530 hours.

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FIRE-105-S021-2027
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Start Date: 09-22-2026
End Date: 01-14-2027
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 03-15-2026
Registration Close: 08-26-2026
Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company More →
Coordinated by: North East. For questions contact: necontact@mfri.org

Baltimore County Fire Service Members Only

Saturday sessions are from 0800hrs-1500hrs

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FIRE-105-S010-2027
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Start Date: 10-15-2026
End Date: 01-30-2027
First Class Time: 10:00 - 14:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Registration Open: 11-27-2025
Registration Close: 09-30-2026
Cecil County School of Technology More →
Coordinated by: North East. For questions contact: necontact@mfri.org

This class follows Cecil County Public Schools A day schedule. This class also follows CCPS closures and delays.

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FIRE-105-S024-2027
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Start Date: 11-30-2026
End Date: 03-11-2027
First Class Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Registration Open: 05-30-2026
Registration Close: 11-10-2026
Frederick County Training Center More →
Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

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