Training Opportunities
King George Sponsored Training
ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Course
- Date(s): January 21, 2022 (18:00-23:00) January 22 & 23 (08:00-17:00)
- Location: Company 1 - Fire/Rescue Headquarters, 8122 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485
- Prerequisites: ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
- Registration: VDFP Cornerstone on Demand
- Cost: None
- Textbooks: N/A
- Description: Designed for those emergency response personnel who would function in a Command or General Staff position during a large, complex incident or event or personnel who are or would likely be part of a local or regional Incident Management Team during a major incident, whether single agency, multi-agency or Unified Command.
ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff for Complex Incidents & Multi-Agency Coordination
- Date(s): March 5-6, 2022 (08:00-17:00)
- Location: Company 1 - Fire/Rescue Headquarters, 8122 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485
- Prerequisites: ICS 300
- Registration: VDFP Cornerstone on Demand
- Cost: None
- Textbooks: N/A
- Description: This course is designed for senior agency administrators who are expected to perform in a management capacity in complex, long-term or multi-faceted incidents that may require management using an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC Group). The course focuses on management techniques rather than tactical or strategic considerations.
- Date(s): June 23, 2021 to August 4, 2021 (Wednesdays) @ 0800 to 1700
- Location: Company 1 - Fire/Rescue Headquarters, 8122 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485
- Prerequisites: Hazmat Awareness & Ops and Instructor I
- Registration: Cornerstone & Eventbrite (Must register on both)
- Cost: None
- Textbooks: (Provided) Jones & Bartlett Fire Officer; 3rd edition with Navigate 2
- Description: VDFP Fire Officer I Certification Course
Must submit a Training Request Form through your chain of command.
Community Oriented CPR/First-Aid/AED (Single Provider) Course
- CANCELLED UFN
Date(s): (2020) 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/5, 10/3, 11/14 @ 08:00 - Location: Company 1 - Fire/Rescue Headquarters, 8122 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485
- Prerequisites: Ages 14-100, if younger please ask. (NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED)
- Registration: Contact our CPR Coordinator by Email to Register. Please include your Full Name (First, MI, Last Name), Telephone Number, and Email Address. Certification Cards will be emailed to the provided EMAIL ADDRESS upon completion of the class. If you are unable to attend, please contact the CPR Coordinator. If there are any changes to the class schedule, the CPR Coordinator will contact you at the information provided as soon as possible.
- Cost: None, but donations are accepted to help cover the cost to host this course.
- Description: (Bring a sack lunch and possible snacks - long day!) Class starts at 0800 promptly, and should end between 1530 and 1630 depending on the students. All materials provided by KGFR. There are frequent breaks but no formal lunch time - eating during class is allowed. All dates are Saturdays - generally meeting in Training Room A. (Minimum number of Students: 3, Max of 9)
ASHI CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid combination training was created to allow instructors an easy option for their students seeking a comprehensive training class. The program helps develop basic first aid knowledge, skills, and the confidence to respond. CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid combination training is an excellent choice for both the community and workplace setting, and conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR, ECC, and First Aid.
This class is intended for Individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire or are required to be certified in basic emergency medical care, including certification in CPR and the use of an AED.
**Special or Custom scheduled classes can be arranged with at least 30 days notice**
BLS for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers (Two-rescuer) - Initial or Renewal Certification Course for Healthcare Providers
- CANCELLED UFN
Date(s): (2020) 3/14, 4/25, 5/16, 7/25, 9/26, 11/21 @ 08:00 - Location: Company 1 - Fire/Rescue Headquarters, 8122 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485
- Prerequisites: Ages 14-100, if younger please ask. (NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED) This CPR certification course is accepted by VA OEMS and is recognized to meet the standards as a prerequisite for enrollment into an initial EMT or EMR program.
- Registration: Contact our CPR Coordinator by Email to Register. Please include your Full Name (First, MI, Last Name), Telephone Number, and Email Address. Certification Cards will be emailed to the provided EMAIL ADDRESS upon completion of the class. If you are unable to attend, please contact the CPR Coordinator. If there are any changes to the class schedule, the CPR Coordinator will contact you at the information provided as soon as possible.
- Cost: None, but donations are accepted to help cover the cost to host this course.
- Description: Basic Life Support (BLS). This expert-level program helps keep healthcare professionals prepared and ready to respond as they encounter life-threatening emergencies, provide basic life support and respond to choking incidents. ASHI’s Basic Life Support, BLS for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. It has been an approved training for Emergency Medical Services personnel and is accepted by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). The program is also CAPCE approved and widely accepted in more than 150 healthcare-related occupations. This program is designed for individuals in the healthcare or professional rescuer field that are required to have professional-level basic life support training.
**Special or Custom scheduled classes can be arranged with at least 30 days notice**
NIMS Online Training
Please visit the home page of the Emergency Management Institute for further information. NIMS and Incident Command System training is available online from the Emergency Management Institute: