The Fire Fighter Training Division (FFTD) serves the training needs of approximately 1,029 fire departments and approximately 34,500 fire fighters throughout the state by preparing and publishing advisory and training standards as well as establishing courses of study, qualifications and regional training centers. The FFTD also servers as the BFS liaison to work with the Michigan Fire Fighter's Training Council (MFFTC).The MFFTC was established by Public Act 291 of 1966. The governor appoints six of the seven Council members and the State Fire Marshal is an ex-officio member. Council members represent the following organizations: Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Associations, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union and Michigan Firemen's Association.
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Fire Fighter Training Council
- Admin Rules Process
- 2019 MFFTC Grant Awards List
- 2018 MFFTC Annual Report
- RFR #2019-021 LR - Fire Fighters Training Council General Rules
- 2019 MFFTC Meeting Schedule
- 2015 MFFTC Annual Report
- 2017 MFFTC Annual Report
- 2016 MFFTC Annual Report
- Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Mission Statement
- Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Meeting Minutes and Meeting Packets
- Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Meeting Information
- Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Membership
Instructor Resources
- IGAM 2019 Update
- FFTD MEMOS
- Probationary Associate Pathway
- Probationary Instructor 1 Pathway
- Certified - EMS IC Instructor Pathway
- Q Course Catalog
- CTC Contacts by County
- HMEP Eligible Courses
- Course Curriculum and Requirements
- FFTD Courses Requiring Train the Trainer or Third Party Authorization
- FFTD Examination Request
- Contact FFTD
- MFFTC Approved Training Courses
- Fire Fighter I and II Course Manager Test Packet
- Training Coordinator Map
- Regional Training Centers
- Instructor Training Forms
