Southwest MN - Winter Firefighter I/II & HazMat Operator Initial
About this Event
Firefighter I/II + HazMat Operations Certification – MERIT Center, Marshall MN
📅 Dates:Weekend 1: January 9–11, 2026Weekend 2: January 16–18, 2026
📍 Location:MERIT Center1001 West Erie Road, Marshall, MN 56258
🔥 About the Course
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.
What You’ll Get:
- 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
🗓️ Course Schedule
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
📍 Training Location
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 & Reimbursement
- Tuition is billed directly to your fire department
- Fully MBFTE Reimbursable for eligible MN departments
🚨 Who Should Attend
- 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
🎟️ Register Today — Limited Spots Available
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=
| Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
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| General Admission | Free |
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