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The First Responder Training Program (FRTP) is a 3-day training program that covers the topics most applicable to first responders who include: law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel. These emergency response professionals must be trained and equipped for virtually any situation, including criminal acts, natural disasters and other large-scale emergencies. A system of command will be needed to achieve a coordinated and effective incident response. Further, the psychological impact upon first responders needs to be considered following any critical incident. The FRTP will provide training, guidelines, and resources to address these, as well as other important issues.

Topics

  • Incident Command System/Critical Incident Response
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Dealing with Mentally Ill Persons
  • Safety Planning for Schools/Workplaces/Other Institutes
  • Rapid Deployment to an Active Shooter

Who Should Attend

Qualified applicants must be full-time, sworn law enforcement peace officers.

Eligibility

Preference for admission into this program is given to non-federal law enforcement officers or other emergency responders working in rural areas. “Rural” is defined as any area outside of a metropolitan statistical area (MSA), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget; or any jurisdiction inside of a MSA located in a county, borough, parish or land under the jurisdiction of an Indian Tribe with a population of no more than 50,000.

Non-rural applicants will be admitted on a space-available basis beginning approximately 35 days prior to the program’s start date.

Cost

TUITION-FREE

Attendees are responsible for all travel, lodging and meal expenses.

Registration Information

(1) Go to https://registration.fletc.gov to create an account or login to an existing account;
(2) Once logged in select “view/register for courses” under Basic User Functions at the left of the page;

(3) select desired course and location and click on “search”; and

(4) course options will populate below the box and then select “apply” to register for desired course.

Additional Information

Call 1-800-743-5382 or E-mail us at stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov and reference the name of the program.

Training Dates

There are currently no training dates or other items within this program.