Southwest MN - Experienced Firefighter Academy, 20 March | Event in Marshall | AllEvents

Southwest MN - Experienced Firefighter Academy

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Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm

Merit Center

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Date & Location

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm - Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (GMT-05:00)

Merit Center

1001 Erie Road, Marshall, United States

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About the event

Southwest MN - Experienced Firefighter Academy
This course is designed for busy firefighters, combining hybrid online learning with a single in-person skills weekend!

About this Event

Experienced Firefighter Academy — Certification Completion Weekend


Firefighter I/II + HazMat Operations (NFPA 1001)
Dates: March 20–22
Location: MERIT Center, 1001 W Erie Rd, Marshall, MN 56258



Built for Seasoned Firefighters

This fast-track, hybrid program is designed specifically for experienced firefighters who need to finish certifications. You’ll complete targeted online prep in advance, then knock out all required skills and written testing in one in-person weekend at the MERIT Center.



What You’ll Complete
  • Firefighter I & II certification requirements (NFPA 1001)
  • HazMat Operations certification requirements (NFPA1001)
  • Gap assessment + focused skills remediation (no “rookie school” fluff)
  • MFSCB skills sign-offs and written exams on-site
  • Practice exams aligned to MFSCB format (required prior to testing)



Hybrid Format & Schedule

Pre-Course (Online, self-paced):

  • Assigned reading/modules and required practice exams
  • Short knowledge checks to confirm readiness


In-Person at MERIT Center (Single Weekend):

  • Friday (Mar 20): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM → Orientation, gap assessment, ICS/size-up labs
  • Saturday (Mar 21): 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM → Live-burn evolutions, ladders/forcible entry, RIT, search, extrication ops, HazMat Ops PPE/decon/product control
  • Sunday (Mar 22): 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM → Final skills stations & MFSCB written testing




Tuition & Reimbursement
  • Tuition billed to your department
  • MBFTE reimbursable for eligible MN departments



Who Should Attend
  • Seasoned firefighters needing completion/retake of Firefighter I/II and/or HazMat Ops
  • Departments working to finalize member certifications efficiently



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Seats are limited for skills/testing flow. Secure your spot now.

Questions?
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Merit Center, 1001 Erie Road, Marshall, United States
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Southwest MN - Experienced Firefighter Academy, 20 March | Event in Marshall | AllEvents
Southwest MN - Experienced Firefighter Academy
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
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