Leadership and supervision
Company Officer Foundations
A 48-hour program covering company leadership, crew supervision, training, safety, administration, and incident command.
CTS Training Programs
Training for fire-service responsibilities
Explore company leadership, incident command, fireground safety, training officer development, and exam preparation. CTS Learn lists current course content, participation options, fees, and availability.
Programs and Exam Preparation
Find the training that fits your role
Review the program details before planning an individual course or department group. Some programs and preparation packages remain in development; CTS Learn identifies their current status.
Incident command
Initial Incident Command Lab
Practice early command decisions through timed scenarios, resource assignments, communication, evaluator feedback, and after-action review.
Fireground safety
Incident Safety Officer Foundations and Practice
Prepare for hazard assessment, safety communication, and intervention at structure fires and other fire department incidents.
Training and evaluation
Fire Service Training Officer
Develop training plans, prepare company drills and tabletop exercises, evaluate performance, and turn the debrief into follow-up training.
Certification study
Exam Preparation
Explore original practice questions and answer explanations for Massachusetts Fire Instructor and Fire Officer written-exam preparation.
Department and Individual Participation
Plan the instruction and practical work
Program requirements vary. Review prerequisites, delivery format, instructor involvement, practical exercises, and completion requirements with CTS before making arrangements.
For departmentsDiscuss group participation, local policies, instructor support, and the training outcomes your department needs.
For individual learnersReview the intended audience, learning format, practical requirements, and current enrollment arrangements.
From instruction to practiceUse lessons, decision exercises, assignments, and feedback that fit the program objectives.
Completion and certification
CTS completion records identify the program and work completed. External certification, accreditation, academic credit, or promotional eligibility is stated only when formally established. Exam preparation does not replace an accredited certification course or the certifying authority’s requirements.