First Responder Inspector

Instructional Hours: 30.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Course Description: This comprehensive course is designed to meet the competencies outlined in NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 6 - First Responder Inspector. The First Responder Inspector course equips emergency responders with the foundational knowledge and skills to recognize and report basic fire and life safety hazards during routine emergency and non-emergency responses.

Participants will learn to identify common code violations, recognize hazardous conditions in structures and occupancies, and effectively communicate findings to the appropriate fire prevention authorities. Emphasis is placed on hazard recognition, documentation, scene safety, and the role of the first responder within the broader fire prevention framework.

Prerequisites

MFRI Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness (HM 105) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC/DoD Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness certification or equivalent.

First Responder Inspector

Instructional Hours: 30.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
Start Date: 11-19-2026
End Date: 12-16-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 10-30-2026
Howard County DFRS Training Academy
MGMT-228-S001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-228-S001-2027
Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

Class meets 11/19, 11/25, 12/1, 12/7, 12/10, 12/16