As an outreach component of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, FST provides training and educational services that enable Oklahoma emergency responders to safely meet recognized standards of professional competence.
FST aims to prepare firefighters and emergency responders for the challenges they may face in the line of duty.
With their recently awarded Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant for recruitment and retention from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FST will be providing training in these three key categories:
- Basic Firefighting Training: This includes essential skills for new volunteers, providing foundational knowledge and hands-on experiences such as basic firefighting courses, Firefighter 1 Certification, rescue courses and wildland firefighting.
- Train the Trainer: OSU FST creates and provides a curriculum for fire department chiefs and training officers, enabling them to bring advanced knowledge and skills back to their local teams, ensuring continuous improvement in local departments.
- Leadership Training: This training focuses on developing leadership skills for better team management, decision-making and ensuring effectiveness during critical operations.
The initiative aims to increase awareness and preparedness for natural disasters, as Oklahoma is ranked second in the nation for such events. The training helps first responders become better equipped to handle these challenges.
“With this free training available, there’s a tremendous opportunity for volunteers to boost their skills and advance their careers,” FST Director Caroline Reed said. “This investment is a significant step toward enhancing the safety and effectiveness of firefighting services in our region.”
FST is currently working with stakeholders to schedule all training opportunities, but registrations are currently open.
- Feb. 7-9: Destry Horton Regional Wildland and EMS School *
- March 28-30: Red River Regional Wildland and EMS School *
*A full list of classes available at these conferences can be found here.
OSU FST’s commitment to innovation, quality training and leadership fosters a safer, more effective emergency response environment for Oklahoma’s first responders.
CEAT is known worldwide for its robust fire protection programs and services, including Fire Protection Publications, the headquarters for the International Fire Service Training Association, disseminating fire training manuals worldwide.
The Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology program is the first ABET-accredited FPSET program. It is a 4-year degree program designed to prepare graduates to assess and reduce the risks associated with fires, safety hazards, chemical exposures, hazardous materials and more.
The FPSET program offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Engineering Technology with an option in Fire Safety and Explosion Protection. This program is designed to prepare students for professional practice that may include research or consulting components, with major emphasis in fields of interest such as fire protection engineering, explosion protection, fire and explosion hazards, and process safety. OSU’s FSEP program is the nation’s only master’s degree program dedicated to fire and explosion protection related to safety.
Additionally, CEAT’s Fire and Emergency Management Administration program is one of the oldest programs in the nation. Offering minor, master’s and doctoral degree options, students in this program receive a superior academic experience in preparing leaders in the fire services, disaster management, and emergency management professions, as well as educators and researchers in these fields.
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system and more than 26,000 on its combined Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, with students from all 50 states and more than 127 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 290,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.
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