First Responder Training Program (FRTP)

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The FRTP is a 2 ½ day classroom-based training program that covers the topics most applicable to law enforcement officers as first responders. Law enforcement officers must be trained and equipped to respond to virtually any situation, including criminal acts, terrorist attacks and other large-scale emergencies. These officers will need to use a system of command to achieve a coordinated and effective incident response. The FRTP will provide training, guidelines, and resources to address these, as well as other important issues. The FRTP is designed for law enforcement officers and law enforcement support personnel. The practical application of sound response principles is a main theme of this training program.

Type: Advanced

Length: 2 ½ days

Curriculum

• Incident Command System
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Crisis Intervention
• Institutional Safety Planning
• Rapid Deployment to an Active Shooter

Instructors

• Extensive experience as law enforcement officers
• Trained and experienced law enforcement instructors
• Have produced training videos and published professional articles
• Have responded to hundreds of public safety calls for service including live bomb incidents and SWAT calls
• Have on-scene experience at major incidents and disasters

Tuition and Cost

Tuition is free. Students will be responsible for travel, meals and lodging.

Prerequisites for Attendance

Applicants must be state, local, campus or tribal law enforcement officers or law enforcement support personnel.

* St. George, UT  -  Preference for admission into the training program at this location is given to non-federal law enforcement officers or other emergency responders working in rural areas. “Rural” is defined as any area outside of a metropolitan statistical area (MSA), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget; or any jurisdiction inside of a MSA located in a county, borough, parish or land under the jurisdiction of an Indian Tribe with a population of no more than 50,000.

Non-rural applicants will be admitted into this program on a space-available basis approximately 35 days prior to the program’s start date.

Registration Information

• Click here for registration information
• Training Account Login -- Use If You Already Have a FLETC Training Account

Contact Information

If you have questions or need additional information, contact us at stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov or call 800-74FLETC.

Training Dates and Other Items

First Responder Training Program Schedule (PDF)

* St. George, UT -- Sep 24, 2013 to Sep 26, 2013

Picatinny, NJ -- Sep 10, 2013 to Sep 12, 2013

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