Date:  February 7, 2025

To:      Fire Department Members, Municipal/LSD Representatives, First Responders and Emergency Services Personnel

From:  Robert Fowler, Fire Commissioner/Director of Fire Services;

Jamie Kennedy, Director of Emergency Services

Re:      Fire and Emergency Services Training School
Gander, May 24-30, 2025

The Fire Services and Emergency Services Divisions are pleased to announce the dates and location for the 2025 Fire and Emergency Services Training School. The Training School will be held in Gander from May 24-May 30, 2025.

Courses offered through the Training School will provide a wide range of programs, seminars, and practical training in an effort to augment local emergency management and response efforts.
This should be of interest to fire, municipal/local service district representatives, police, and other first responders.

Important: Please see the attached information regarding the delivery of the NFPA 1001, Firefighter I, Training Program as the program was recently updated. Also, information on the new Emergency Traffic Management for Firefighter course.

Participants may register for as many courses as they wish. The application form can be filled out for either Fire Services or Emergency Services courses. A separate form must be completed for each course, specifically indicating if NFPA certification testing is also requested. There is a minimum number of participants established with a registration deadline of May 9, 2025, at which point courses may be cancelled due to low registration.

Please Note: To ensure quality program delivery, a maximum number of participants for each course has also been established. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

*NEW*: ALL PARTICIPANTS must complete and return the Training School Liability Waiver Form with your application(s).

There are no course registration fees to attend this training school. However, meals, travel, accommodations, and textbooks (unless otherwise indicated) are the responsibility of the candidate.
Firefighters attending must bring Personal Protective Equipment (bunker gear and appropriate ensemble) for themselves and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), where applicable.

Where SCBA is required for training, all participants must provide proof of fit testing or be fit tested on site.

Some courses require pre-read assignments and/or course manuals. Upon registration, you will be advised of the textbooks required and any pre-read assignments. These manuals can be purchased from the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services office and can be reached at: (709) 424-6500.

Course locations will be posted at the Gander Fire Hall close to the Training School start date.

For more information, please contact one of our offices at the numbers below:

Thank you,

DOWNLOADS:

2025 FES Training School Package

FSD Training Application Form

Training School Liability Waiver Form