Come join Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services (CRFRS) as we host an exciting hands-on event! Whether you’re a seasoned firefighter or just starting out, this event is perfect for honing your nozzle skills and learning new techniques. Get ready to improve your fire attack abilities and work alongside experienced instructors. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your firefighting skills and network with fellow firefighters. See you there!

WHEN: May 23-24, 2025  From 0800 to 1800

LOCATION: Rocky Mountain House Fire Department 4920 52 Street Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1E5

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Nozzle Forward – Day 1 – morning – CRFRS Station 60, RMH Fire Hall

Fire Investigation Association of Alberta (FIAA) – Forensic Photography Course

Join the FIAA on June 10-11, 2025, in Nisku, Alberta, for a Forensic Photography course led by RCMP experts Sgt. Tara Wilson and Cst. Jacob Carr.

This two-day course provides a comprehensive approach to crime scene photography, covering essential skills like:

• Digital Camera Basics
• Scene Approach and Preservation
• Linking Photographs to the Investigation
• Credibility in Court

Participants will engage in practical exercises to apply their new knowledge and improve their investigative techniques.

Bring your digital camera and laptop to maximize the hands-on learning experience.

Registration Fees:

• FIAA Members: $575
• Non-Members: $700

Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Edmonton Airport & Conference Centre, Nisku, Alberta.

Register now at www.fiaa.ca.

For complete course information, please use the following link:

2025-1 – FIAA – Spring – Forensic Photography info sheet

Join the FIAA on June 12-13, 2025, in Nisku, Alberta, for an in-depth Fatal Fire Investigations course led by Dr. Elayne Pope, an expert in forensic anthropology and fire fatalities.

Day 1 features comprehensive presentations on how human bodies burn in various fire environments, covering myths, burn patterns, evidence handling, and investigation protocols. Day 2 offers live burn demonstrations, allowing participants to observe the progression of fire damage, forensic recovery techniques, and hands-on search and excavation activities.

Participants will gain critical knowledge in investigating fatal fire scenes and handling burned human remains, with practical tools for documenting and preserving evidence.

Earn 5 Alberta Safety Codes Council Continuing Education Credits.

Registration Fees:

• FIAA Members: $1,200 ($1,100 Early Bird)
• Non-Members: $1,400 ($1,300 Early Bird)

Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Edmonton Airport & Conference Centre, Nisku, Alberta.

Register now at www.fiaa.ca.

For complete course information, please use the following link:

2025-2 – FIAA – Spring – Fire Fatality Investigations info sheet

The ISFSI Live Fire Fixed Facility Instructor Credential Program is a unique blend of distance learning and an intense three-day hands-on academy. The course focuses on the responsibilities of instructors charged with important safety duties as live fire instructors.

This course is based on the NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training. Students will complete an extensive on-line course prior to the hands-on portion and will be challenged by a series of written and practical examinations to earn this three-year credential.

Reading materials (not provided with registration) include: •NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training, 2018 Version •Live Fire Training: Principles & Practice to NFPA 1403, Second Edition

Program Highlights:

• Instructor responsibilities in operations of permanent gas fired and Class A combustible fueled live fire training structures
• Creating and implementing a sample pre-burn plan
• Emergency planning and operations
• Working with students in live fire conditions
• Review of current industry research involving live fire conditions
• Application of duties to ignition officer, safety officer, and instructor-in-charge

DATES: June 6-8, 2025

TIME: 8:00 AM to 5: 00 PM Daily

LOCATION: Kananaskis Emergency Services – 1 Boundary Road, Kananaskis, AB

FEES: ISFSI Member Pricing $575.00 Non-Member $725.00 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For complete information and contact information please use the link below:

Flyer LFFF Kananaskis, AB June 6-8, 2025 (1)

This course is available to members of recognized emergency services organizations. This course is being delivered over 6 months online, with one (1) practical day on June 2 and the exam and practical evaluations on June 5th at the Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre.

Students will be required to purchase their own textbook: IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9th Edition. The textbook is
available from the Alberta Fire Chief’s Association bookstore.

Prerequisites: Nil

A 50% deposit is required to reserve a seat in the course. Deposits are non-refundable if cancelled within two weeks of the start date.
A schedule will be provided ahead of the January 17th start date; each chapter will commence approximately a month apart. This
will require logging in, watching the lecture, and completing assignments each month.

A schedule will be provided ahead of the January 17th start date; each chapter will commence approximately a month apart. This will
require logging in, watching the lecture, and completing assignments each month.

Begins Online: January 17, 2025
Exam and Practical Evaluation: June 5, 2025

FEES: $1500.00

CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM

NFPA 1041-1 Fire Services Instructor Level 1 Application Form (1)