NCRTC Emergency Services Training

NOTE: ALL Advertised Courses are IN PERSON and require 100% attendance. Classes are NOT available via Zoom. Additional on-line administrative items and assignments may be required. Advertised end dates of posted courses are tentative until course schedules are established. Unless otherwise noted, courses may be subject to the addition of weekend sessions.

Pre-Registration is required for all courses. We are no longer able to accept "walk-in" students.

Coordinated by: North Central Regional Training Center. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

Aerial Apparatus Operator (PILOT)

Instructional Hours: 24.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 06-03-2026
End Date: 06-24-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 12-03-2025
Registration Close: 05-14-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

FIRE-145-A006-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/FIRE-145-A006-2026

Class meets 6/3, 6/9, 6/15, 6/18, 6/24

Start Date: 10-06-2026
End Date: 10-30-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 04-06-2026
Registration Close: 09-16-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

FIRE-145-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/FIRE-145-A001-2027

Class meets 10/6, 10/9, 10/12, 10/15, 10/21, 10/27, 10/30

Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations

Instructional Hours: 16.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 10-20-2026
End Date: 10-29-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 09-30-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-202-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-202-A001-2027

Class meets 10/20, 10/26, 10/29

Emergency Medical Services Officer I

Instructional Hours: 36.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 09-09-2026
End Date: 10-06-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 03-09-2026
Registration Close: 08-20-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-203-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-203-A001-2027

Class meets 9/9, 9/15, 9/21, 9/24, 9/30, 10/6

Emergency Medical Technician

Instructional Hours: 207.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 06-01-2026
End Date: 08-31-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays

Registration Open: 12-01-2025
Registration Close: 05-12-2026

Vigilant Hose Co Activities Bldg

EMS-106-S063-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-106-S063-2026

Emergency Medical Technician Skills: Technical Proficiency Verification - 9 hrs

Instructional Hours: 9.00

Date: 05-17-2026 Time: 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday

Registration Open: 11-17-2025
Registration Close: 04-27-2026

Frederick County Training Center

EMS-217-S017-2026
Wait List at: https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-217-S017-2026

Date: 05-17-2026 Time: 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday

Registration Open: 11-17-2025
Registration Close: 04-27-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

EMS-217-S018-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/EMS-217-S018-2026

Fire Officer I

Instructional Hours: 60.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

Start Date: 07-09-2026
End Date: 08-26-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 01-09-2026
Registration Close: 06-19-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-201-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-201-A001-2027

Class meets 7/9, 7/15, 7/21, 7/27, 7/30, 8/5, 8/11, 8/17, 8/20, 8/26

Fire Officer II

Instructional Hours: 32.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

Start Date: 09-10-2026
End Date: 10-01-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 03-10-2026
Registration Close: 08-21-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-202-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-202-A001-2027

Class meets 9/10, 9/16, 9/22, 9/25, 9/28, 10/1

Fire Officer III

Instructional Hours: 51.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

Start Date: 08-04-2026
End Date: 09-15-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 02-04-2026
Registration Close: 07-15-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-301-S001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-301-S001-2027

Class meets 8/4, 8/10, 8/13, 8/19, 8/25, 8/31, 9/3, 9/9, 9/15

Fire Officer IV

Instructional Hours: 42.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 10-29-2026
End Date: 11-25-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 10-09-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-401-S002-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-401-S002-2027

Class meets 10/29, 11/4, 11/10, 11/13, 11/16, 11/19, 11/25

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

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

Hazardous Materials/WMD Operations

Instructional Hours: 45.00

Requires Medical Clearance - Must be submitted prior to the first class session.
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 05-18-2026
End Date: 06-18-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

Registration Open: 05-07-2025
Registration Close: 04-21-2026

New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1

HM-106-S011-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/HM-106-S011-2026

Course includes weekend instruction TBD, weekend sessions 0800-1500

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 06-18-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

Registration Open: 11-19-2025
Registration Close: 04-29-2026

Frederick County Training Center

HM-106-S046-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/HM-106-S046-2026

Health and Safety Officer (PILOT)

Instructional Hours: 42.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 07-07-2026
End Date: 08-12-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 01-07-2026
Registration Close: 06-17-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-238-S001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-238-S001-2027

Class meets 7/7, 7/13, 7/16, 7/22, 7/28, 8/3, 8/6, 8/12

ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents

Instructional Hours: 21.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 11-03-2026
End Date: 11-18-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 10-14-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-212-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-212-A001-2027

Class meets 11/3, 11/9, 11/12, 11/18

ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents

Instructional Hours: 15.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 05-29-2026
End Date: 06-04-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Monday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 11-29-2025
Registration Close: 05-09-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-302-A005-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-302-A005-2026

Class meets 5/29, 6/1, 6/4

Start Date: 11-24-2026
End Date: 12-03-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 11-04-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-302-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-302-A001-2027

Class meets 11/24, 11/30, 12/3

Incident Safety Officer (PILOT)

Instructional Hours: 39.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 06-15-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 11-19-2025
Registration Close: 04-29-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-239-A010-2026
Wait List at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-239-A010-2026

Class meets 5/19, 5/22, 5/28, 6/3, 6/9

Start Date: 10-06-2026
End Date: 10-30-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 09-16-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-239-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-239-A001-2027

Class meets 10/6, 10/12, 10/15, 10/21, 10/27, 10/30

Instructor I

Instructional Hours: 33.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 07-08-2026
End Date: 08-10-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Registration Open: 01-08-2026
Registration Close: 06-18-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-110-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-110-A001-2027

Class meets 7/8, 14, 20, 29, 8/4 and 10

Instructor II

Instructional Hours: 30.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 09-02-2026
End Date: 10-05-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Registration Open: 03-02-2026
Registration Close: 08-13-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-220-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-220-A001-2027

Class meets 9/2, 9/8, 9/14, 9/23, 9/29, 10/5

Instructor III

Instructional Hours: 36.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 10-14-2026
End Date: 11-04-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 09-24-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

MGMT-304-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/MGMT-304-A001-2027

This course will include 18 hours of contact time. There will also be a significant amount of time spent completing the 18 required product based performance testing requirements. Class meets 10/14, 10/20, 10/26, 11/4

Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success

Instructional Hours: 14.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 11-04-2026
End Date: 11-13-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 10-15-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-217-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-217-A001-2027

Class meets 11/4, 11/10, 11/13

Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking

Instructional Hours: 14.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 11-16-2026
End Date: 11-25-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 10-27-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-218-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-218-A001-2027

Class meets 11/16, 11/19, 11/25

Preparation for Initial Company Operations

Instructional Hours: 13.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 10-07-2026
End Date: 10-16-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 09-17-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-221-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-221-A001-2027

Class meets 10/7, 10/16

Pumping Apparatus Operator (PILOT)

Instructional Hours: 36.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 09-14-2026
End Date: 10-08-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 03-14-2026
Registration Close: 08-25-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

FIRE-144-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/FIRE-144-A001-2027

Class meets 9/14, 9/17, 9/23, 9/29, 10/5, 10/8

Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations

Instructional Hours: 13.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 06-04-2026
End Date: 06-16-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration Open: 12-04-2025
Registration Close: 05-15-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-226-A002-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-226-A002-2026

Class meets 6/4, 6/10, 6/16

Start Date: 12-09-2026
End Date: 12-18-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 03-30-2026
Registration Close: 11-19-2026

Howard County DFRS Training Academy

NFA-226-A001-2027
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/NFA-226-A001-2027

Class meets 12/9, 12/15, 12/18

Technical Rescue: Rope Rescue Technician (PILOT)

Instructional Hours: 33.00

Requires Medical Clearance - Must be submitted prior to the first class session.
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Start Date: 06-08-2026
End Date: 06-29-2026
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays

Registration Open: 10-13-2025
Registration Close: 05-19-2026

Frederick County Training Center

RES-215-S006-2026
Register at: https://www.mfri.org/register/RES-215-S006-2026

class meets 6/8, 6/10, 6/14, 6/15, 6/17, 6/22, 6/24, 6/28, 6/29