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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SMOKE
- SMOKE Login
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Smoke Tutorial Video Series
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to Login to SMOKE
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to View Your Records and Print Your Certificate
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to Update Information for a Member of Your Department
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to Add A Member to Your Fire Department
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to Schedule A Course
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to Submit An Unfunded Course
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to Submit A Funded Course
- SMOKE Tutorial Video Series: How to Request An Examination
Forms and Procedures
- BFS-230 Examination Request Form (Rev. 12-18-17)
- FY20 MFFTC Training-Equipment-Prop Grant Application (Rev. 1-3-20)
- BFS-209 Probationary Instructor Application (10-7-2019)
- BFS-203B Fire Fighter Schedule IFSTA (10-3-2019)
- BFS-203C Fire Fighter Schedule Jones & Bartlett (10-3-2019)
- BFS-292 BFS Training Survey (10-21-2015)
- BFS-856 Accommodation Request Form (8-23-2018)
- BFS-201A Q-Course Sample Flyer (12-18-2017)
- BFS-258 Request for Reciprocity (9-27-2018)
- BFS-201 Q-Course Application Form (Rev. 9-26-2019)
- BFS-243 County Training Needs Survey (Rev. 7-3-2019)
- BFS-244 Fire Department Training Needs Survey (Rev. 7-3-2019)
Fire Fighter Training Council
- 2020 MFFTC Meeting Schedule
- DRAFT - Fire Fighter Training Council Rules
- 2019 MFFTC Training Grants Overiew
- Admin Rules Process
- 2018 MFFTC Annual Report
- RFR #2019-021 LR - Fire Fighters Training Council General Rules
- 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
- Fire Fighter I and II First Class Orientation updated 10-1-2019
- 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
- Contact FFTD
- MFFTC Approved Training Courses
- Fire Fighter I and II Course Manager Test Packet
- Training Coordinator Map
- Regional Training Centers
- Instructor Training Forms
