Southwest MN - Winter Firefighter I/II & HazMat Operator Initial

📅 Dates:Weekend 1: January 9–11, 2026Weekend 2: January 16–18, 2026

📍 Location:MERIT Center1001 West Erie Road, Marshall, MN 56258

Ready to launch or elevate your fire service career? Join North Star Training at the premier MERIT Center in Marshall, MN for a hybrid Firefighter I/II + HazMat Operations certification course.

This program combines flexible online learning with two dynamic, hands-on training weekends covering NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Operations. You'll work through real-world scenarios, live fire evolutions, and extrication operations — all while completing your MFSCB-required skills and written exams.

Whether you're brand new or looking to advance, this is Minnesota’s most comprehensive and realistic firefighter training — and it’s MBFTE reimbursable.

• Firefighter I & II Certification (NFPA 1001)
• HazMat Operations Certification
• Online prep using Jones & Bartlett learning modules
• Live fire burns, propane BLEVE demonstration & tactical skills
• All MFSCB skills and written testing completed on-site

Online Coursework:Starts November 2025 – Self-paced via Jones & Bartlett Firefighter’s Handbook platform

In-Person Weekends at the MERIT Center:

Weekend 1 – January 9–11, 2026• Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Weekend 2 – January 16–18, 2026• Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MERIT Center – Marshall Emergency Response & Industrial Training1001 W Erie Rd, Marshall, MN 56258State-of-the-art fire training grounds with props for live fire, vehicle extrication, ladder ops, and more.

• Tuition is billed directly to your fire department
• Fully MBFTE Reimbursable for eligible MN departments

• Entry-level firefighters needing Firefighter I/II + HazMat Ops certification
• Departments looking to certify new members under NFPA 1001
• Any firefighter ready for real-world, high-caliber hands-on training

This course fills fast every year. Don’t miss your opportunity to get certified at one of Minnesota’s top training facilities.

Questions?Contact Brandon Porter at North Star Training:📞 715-563-8567📧 YnBvcnRlciB8IG5vcnRoc3RhcnRyYWluaW5nICEgY28=

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