Program Overview

The MFD Emergency Services National Academy's Structure Fire and Hazmat Programs were designed with you in mind.

#1: Designed for Working Professionals

As Paramedic/Firefighters, we understand you cannot put your life, or your career, on hold for extended amounts of time to achieve Firefighting and EMS certifications.

As educators, as working professionals, and as learners we have designed a program that is proven to achieve results while also giving you maximum flexibility for your personal and professional life.

The Structure Firefighter and Hazmat Programs have the perfect balance between on-line instruction and in-person instruction to accommodate your busy schedule.

#2: Study at Home Then Refine with Guided Instruction

This is a hybrid course. This means you will spend time completing work online and then you will complete in-person training each week.

 

The online classes will give you the opportunity to learn concepts and then, during class, apply the principles you have learned. 

#3: Participate in Skills Labs

Students will participate in hands-on labs during their in-person training.

These skills labs will be completed while the student is wearing the appropriate structure firefighting or Hazmat personal protective equipment.

Students will become proficient in the skills needed to operate on structure fire and Hazmat emergency incidents. This includes becoming skilled in using the various tools associated with both firefighting and Hazmat tasks.

#4: Course Completion

After completing the necessary firefighting or Hazmat course work, you will take two state exams. One is a written exam and the other is a hands-on practical exam. 

 

Once you have successfully completed the required testing, you will receive an IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) certificate that can be presented nationwide authenticating your training as a Firefighter I or in Hazmat Operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The deadline to register is the first day of class or prior to the class filling up.

In person structure firefighter classes and labs are held on Wednesday nights from 6pm-10pm. Hazmat classes are held on Thursday nights from 6pm-10pm. An occasional Saturday may be required for both structure firefighting and Hazmat classes.

Yes, Firefighting is a challenging and physical career. Candidates need to remain in good shape to accomplish the hard tasks associated with the class. Students will be required to lift, drag, pull and push heavy objects. Students will also be required to perform tasks while breathing through an SCBA, which requires good cardiovascular endurance.

Structure firefighters respond to fires in buildings, alarms, vehicle accidents, chemical spills, and more. Wildland firefighters monitor fire conditions, plan pre-attacks, suppress fires, control smoke, and more, all in outdoor environments.

Any student requesting a refund will receive:
  • 100% refund up to 10 days prior to the first class date.
  • 50% refund up to, and through, the first class date.
  • There is no refund after the first class date.
Refunds will be returned within 30 days from the first class date. To officially withdraw from the course, students must send an email, within the withdrawal deadlines listed, to receive any kind of refund. Emails should be sent to info@esnalearning.com with the subject listed as ‘Refund Request.’ To qualify for a 100% refund of tuition, a student must officially withdraw no later than 10 days prior to the start of their course. To qualify for a 50% refund of tuition, a student must officially withdraw no later than by the end of the first day of class. There will be no refunds after the end of the first day of class.