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Firefighter II Certification 47503730

1.05 credits

Fire Technology

This 42-hour course prepares the participant to perform firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1001, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition. Prerequisite Courses: 47503720 (Cert FF1) and 47503780 (Haz Mat Operations)

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS001 Fall	Open	09/23/2025 – 12/02/2025	09/23/2025	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Sep 23 – Dec 2 Tuesday 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Kyle Lech	View Rates
#PS002 Fall	Waitlist	09/23/2025 – 12/02/2025	09/23/2025	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Sep 23 – Dec 2 Tuesday 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Kyle Lech	$184.00

Certified Fire Officer I 47503763

1.00 credits

Fire Technology

This 40 hour course prepares the participant to perform fire fighting supervisor functions at a minimum nationally recognized level. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter II JPRs of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification, Chapter 6, and desire, or are required to increase their knowledge and skills to progress to the Fire Officer I Level. Completion of the 40 hour Emergency Services Instructor I course is also required in order to become certified as Fire Officer I. This course is designed to provide the Fire Officer I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4. Curriculum for the course is based on the Jones & Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practice, 4th Edition (ISBN: 978-1284172393). A written and practical skills certification exam is available to participants who successfully complete this course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS001 Fall	Open	10/07/2025 – 12/09/2025	10/07/2025	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Oct 7 – Dec 9 Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM MAINE FD - Maine Fire Department - Wausau Off Campus Stephen Genrich	View Rates

Fire Fighting Principles 10503142

4.00 credits

Fire Technology

Emphasizes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies and life safety practices. Learners perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter 1 certification with the state of Wisconsin.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	View Rates
#02 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	View Rates

Certified Fire Fighter 1 47503720

2.40 credits

Fire Technology

This 96-hour course prepares the participant to be able to perform fire fighting functions at the nationally recognized minimum levels under direct supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who desire to become Wisconsin Certified Fire Fighter I based on the requirements set by SPS 330.08, Employment standards, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition, Chapters 5.2 through 5.5. The participant must also complete the Hazardous Materials Operation level course in order to meet the remainder of the NFPA Fire Fighter I JPR requirements.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS012 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS014 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Hazardous Materials Operations 10503203

1.00 credits

Fire Technology

Prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions. Meets operational level competencies referenced in the JPRs in NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#02 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Hazardous Materials Operations 47503785

0.60 credits

Fire Technology

Prepares the participant to be able to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1001, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the operational level competencies for the hazardous material first responder as referenced in the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 4-1.1. It is based on the National Fire Academy (NFA) Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Basic Concepts and Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Concepts Implementation curriculums.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS010 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/26/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS012 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/26/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates