For individuals

Develop your skills and prepare for your next role

Explore company leadership, incident command, incident safety, and training officer development. Review the preparation, schedule, practical work, and current availability before you enroll.

Individual participation

Courses and individual fees

Compare course fees, entry requirements, and learning formats. Scheduled practical exercises and assessments are included as described on each course page.

Enrollment by request

Company Officer Foundations

Build the knowledge and judgment to lead a fire company through instruction, practical assignments, and assessment of supervision, daily operations, and incident command.

Audience
Aspiring, acting, and new company officers
Length
48 hours across 10 modules
Focus
Company leadership, supervision, and command
Participation
Independent study or a guided cohort
Individual pricing
$349 independent$499 guided cohort
Coming soon

Initial Incident Command Lab

Practice taking command through timed decision stations, incident scenarios, and evaluator feedback on setting priorities, assigning resources, and communicating as conditions change.

Audience
Firefighters and officers with incident command knowledge
Length
Approximately 10–12 hours across six stations
Focus
Early command decisions and resource coordination
Participation
Instructor-led training for individuals or groups
Individual pricing
$449Scheduled instruction and practice
In development

Incident Safety Officer Foundations and Practice

Prepare for the Incident Safety Officer role at structure fires and other fire department incidents. Practice hazard assessment, safety communication, and intervention.

Audience
Experienced firefighters and officers
Length
Planning estimate: 32 hours across eight units
Focus
Hazard assessment, communication, and intervention
Participation
Online lessons with instructor-led practice
Individual planning price
$249Scheduled instruction and practice
In development

Fire Service Training Officer: Planning, Drills, and Evaluation

Plan company drills, facilitate tabletop exercises, evaluate performance, and turn the debrief into useful follow-up training.

Audience
Training officers, company officers responsible for drills, and fire service instructors
Length
Five planned modules; course hours to be announced
Focus
Training needs, drill planning, evaluation, and debriefs
Participation
Planned lessons, assignments, and facilitated practice
Individual planning price
$199Enrollment is not open; final fees follow review and pilot delivery

Company Officer Foundations

Individual pricing

Current COF options are shown below. CTS confirms the available format, schedule, requirements, and enrollment details for your request.

Enrollment by request

Individual enrollment

Choose your learning format

Independent participationEnrollment by request
$349

Study the full 48-hour course at your own pace, with assignments and practical evaluations coordinated by CTS.

Guided cohortEnrollment by request
$499

Complete the full 48-hour course with a scheduled group, instructor support, and coordinated practical evaluations.

Founding participant rate: $249Available only by direct invitation.

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Your participation

Know what to expect before you begin

Study with course materials, practice what you have learned, and receive feedback on the required assignments and exercises.

01

Select a program

Review the program purpose, audience, format, time commitment, and requirements.

02

Request current information

Tell CTS about your goals, preferred timeframe, and participation needs.

03

Start your course

Once enrollment is confirmed, CTS will provide your course access and schedule.

Your course materials and support

You receive the lessons, practical work, feedback, and completion requirements for the program you select.

What participation includes

Instruction, practice, and feedback

Program-specific instruction
Receive the lessons, study materials, and preparation activities that support the selected program.
Applied work and feedback
Complete required work, practical activities, and reviews that show how learning is applied.
Completion standard
Understand what you must complete and how the program determines successful completion.

Before you begin

Set aside time for the work

Allow time for lessons, assignments, practical exercises, and any additional practice or reassessment.

  • Understand the programReview the intended audience, purpose, time commitment, and requirements.
  • Use reliable technologyOnline instruction and communication require dependable internet, audio, and video when applicable.
  • Complete the applied workAssignments, practical sessions, feedback, and remediation may be required in addition to lessons.
  • Participate professionallyMeet commitments, communicate with instructors or evaluators, and complete the work honestly.

Individual next step

Start with the program that fits your goals

Choose a program and request the current information about participation and availability.

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