Upcoming fire and EMS training gathered by Snohomish County Fire District 5, shared for firefighters and EMS providers from any department. Classes are run by the providers listed. Register with the provider using the flyer or link.
October 2026
ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Washington State Emergency Management Division / Snohomish County DEM
Advanced Incident Command System training for personnel who may assume supervisory roles in expanding incidents. Covers NIMS Command and Management, incident management process for Type 3 incidents, and development of Incident Action Plans. Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
Leadership Academy
PNW Fire Conference
2-day leadership instruction from Chief Frank Viscuso and Dr. Candace Ashby. Includes daily breakfast, lunch and refreshments.
November 2026
Leadership in Supervision: Shaping the Future
FIRE Tech Academy & Washington State FTA - Regional Direct Delivery
Two-day course for first- and second-level supervisors and Company Officers covering creative problem-solving, continuous improvement, change management, and organizational trends. Bring your own device (BYOD); PDF student manual emailed after registration.
December 2026
Fire Officer II
First-In Responder Technical Academy
IFSAC-certified course for current and aspiring company officers covering budgeting, employee development, discipline, evaluation, motivation, succession planning, communication, and the managing officer's role in training, prevention, investigation, and community outreach. Requires IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition textbook.
ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
Washington State Emergency Management Division / Snohomish County DEM
Advanced training on Incident Command System (ICS) for personnel in management capacity in Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity. Covers major incident management challenges, Area Command and Multi-Agency Coordination Systems establishment. Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and ICS-300.
February 2027
NWCG S-131 – Firefighter Type 1
Getchell Fire
Instructor-led course for Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1/Squad Boss) personnel, emphasizing leadership, situational awareness, communication, risk management, and decision-making in wildland fire operations. Bring Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), notebook, pens, agency ID, reference materials, and lunch (not provided).
Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations
National Fire Academy
Six-day course for EMS personnel, officers and supervisors on ICS and incident command techniques for managing medium to large incidents with multiple casualties. Topics include problem-solving, EMS functions within ICS, resource management, interagency coordination, size-up and strategy, tactics and action plans, EMS company operations, and preincident preparation.
April 2027
Driver/Operator – Pumper
Washington State Fire Training Academy
Five-day course on hydraulics, drafting, apparatus staging, and basic maintenance to effectively operate as a Driver/Operator – Pumper. Bring NFPA-approved firefighter PPE, notebook, writing utensils, and calculator.
May 2027
Rescue Systems 1
Empact International
A 40-hour intermediate technical rescue and urban search and rescue course for firefighters covering rope rescue, structural collapse, rigging, rappelling, subsurface rescue, cribbing, shoring, cutting tools, and specialized ladder use. Meets NFPA 1006 operations level requirements.
July 2027
Driver/Operator – Pumper
Washington State Fire Training Academy
Five-day course on hydraulics, drafting, apparatus staging, and basic maintenance to effectively operate as a Driver/Operator – Pumper. Bring NFPA-approved firefighter PPE, notebook, writing utensils, and calculator.
September 2027
Rescue Systems 1
Empact International
A 40-hour intermediate technical rescue and urban search and rescue course covering rope and structural collapse rescue skills. Topics include ropes, knots, rigging, pulley systems, rappelling, belaying, subsurface rescue, cribbing, shoring, cutting tools, ladder techniques, and simulated rescue exercises. Meets NFPA 1006 operations level JPRs.
November 2027
Driver/Operator – Pumper
Washington State Fire Training Academy
Five-day course on hydraulics, drafting, apparatus staging, and basic maintenance to effectively operate as a Driver/Operator – Pumper. Bring NFPA-approved firefighter PPE, notebook, writing utensils, and calculator.
Listings can change. Confirm dates, prerequisites and cost with the provider before registering. District 5 members: apply through the Member Portal. Want a class that isn't listed? Email the flyer or link to training@snofire5.org for review.
