Maryland Fire and Rescue institute / University of Maryland

Special Programs

Serving: Worldwide Commercial DoD US Government

Looking for expert-led safety and emergency-response training for your organization? MFRI Special Programs delivers customized training for private industry, corporations, and government agencies. From regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness to workplace safety and specialized response operations, MFRI develops training tailored to your organization's goals, schedule, and workforce needs.

Our experience extends to a wide range of organizations, including Northrop Grumman, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, the U.S. Secret Service, and military bases across the country. Internationally, MFRI has provided specialized training to first responders in countries including Germany, Japan, Canada, Spain, and Italy.

Office Email: specialprog@mfri.org

301-226-9940
301-314-0692 Fax

Jon Hart: jhart2@umd.edu
Mickey McBride: mickey@umd.edu
Bill Dobbin: wdobbin@mfri.org
Teisha Jackson Jackson: tjackso6@umd.edu
Raquel Logan: rlogan@umd.edu
Maxim Saunders: msaunders@mfri.org
Scott Wood: swood@mfri.org
Jimmy Artis: jartis@umd.edu
Steven Gervis: sgervis@umd.edu

Address:
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
Special Programs
University of Maryland
4500 Campus Drive
College Park MD 20742

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Fire Officer I More →

Instructional Hours: 60.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-201-R006-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-03-2026
End Date: 08-14-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-03-2026
Registration Close: 07-10-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-201-S005-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-03-2026
End Date: 08-14-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-03-2026
Registration Close: 07-12-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Fire Officer II More →

Instructional Hours: 32.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-202-S004-2027
Register

Start Date: 09-14-2026
End Date: 09-18-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 03-14-2026
Registration Close: 08-25-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-202-R005-2027
Register

Start Date: 09-14-2026
End Date: 09-18-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 03-14-2026
Registration Close: 08-25-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Fire Officer III More →

Instructional Hours: 51.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-301-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-19-2026
End Date: 10-28-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 04-19-2026
Registration Close: 09-29-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-301-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-19-2026
End Date: 10-28-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 04-19-2026
Registration Close: 09-29-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Fire Officer IV More →

Instructional Hours: 42.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

MGMT-401-S003-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-16-2026
End Date: 11-24-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 05-16-2026
Registration Close: 10-27-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-401-R004-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-16-2026
End Date: 11-24-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 05-16-2026
Registration Close: 10-27-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

First Responder Inspector More →

Instructional Hours: 30.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

MGMT-228-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-09-2026
End Date: 11-13-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 05-09-2026
Registration Close: 10-20-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

Fire Inspections for Company Operations Personnel. This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-228-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-09-2026
End Date: 11-13-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 05-09-2026
Registration Close: 10-20-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

Fire Inspections for Company Operations Personnel. This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident Commander More →

Instructional Hours: 24.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

HM-203-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-05-2026
End Date: 10-09-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 04-05-2026
Registration Close: 09-15-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

HM-203-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-05-2026
End Date: 10-09-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 04-05-2026
Registration Close: 09-15-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Instructor I More →

Instructional Hours: 33.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

MGMT-110-R006-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-24-2026
End Date: 09-02-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-24-2026
Registration Close: 07-10-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

Class Dates are: 8/24, 8/26, 8/28, 8/31, 9/2 This course requires additional work outside of the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-110-S005-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-24-2026
End Date: 09-02-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-24-2026
Registration Close: 07-12-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

Class Dates are: 8/24, 8/26, 8/28, 8/31, 9/2 This course requires additional work outside of the classroom for successful completion.

Instructor II More →

Instructional Hours: 30.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

MGMT-220-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 12-07-2026
End Date: 12-11-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 06-07-2026
Registration Close: 11-17-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-220-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 12-07-2026
End Date: 12-11-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 06-07-2026
Registration Close: 11-17-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

The Science of Vehicle Crashes for 1st Responders More →

Instructional Hours: 4.50

SEM-152-S001-2027
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Date: 09-16-2026 Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday

Registration Open: 03-16-2026
Registration Close: 08-27-2026

TBD, Location to be Determined More →

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Fire Officer I More →

Instructional Hours: 60.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access. This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-201-R006-2027 Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-03-2026 End Date: 08-14-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-03-2026 Registration Close: 07-10-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-201-S005-2027 Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-03-2026 End Date: 08-14-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-03-2026 Registration Close: 07-12-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Fire Officer II More →

Instructional Hours: 32.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access. This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-202-S004-2027 Register

Start Date: 09-14-2026 End Date: 09-18-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 03-14-2026 Registration Close: 08-25-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-202-R005-2027 Register

Start Date: 09-14-2026 End Date: 09-18-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 03-14-2026 Registration Close: 08-25-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Fire Officer III More →

Instructional Hours: 51.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access. This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-301-S002-2027 Register

Start Date: 10-19-2026 End Date: 10-28-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 04-19-2026 Registration Close: 09-29-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-301-R003-2027 Register

Start Date: 10-19-2026 End Date: 10-28-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 04-19-2026 Registration Close: 09-29-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

Fire Officer IV More →

Instructional Hours: 42.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

MGMT-401-S003-2027 Register

Start Date: 11-16-2026 End Date: 11-24-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 05-16-2026 Registration Close: 10-27-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

MGMT-401-R004-2027 Register

Start Date: 11-16-2026 End Date: 11-24-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 05-16-2026 Registration Close: 10-27-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

First Responder Inspector More →

Instructional Hours: 30.00

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

MGMT-228-R003-2027 Register

Start Date: 11-09-2026 End Date: 11-13-2026 First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 05-09-2026 Registration Close: 10-20-2026

MFRI Headquarters More →

Fire Inspections for Company Operations Personnel. This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-201-R006-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-03-2026
End Date: 08-14-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-03-2026
Registration Close: 07-10-2026

MGMT-201-S005-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-03-2026
End Date: 08-14-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-03-2026
Registration Close: 07-12-2026

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-202-S004-2027
Register

Start Date: 09-14-2026
End Date: 09-18-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 03-14-2026
Registration Close: 08-25-2026

MGMT-202-R005-2027
Register

Start Date: 09-14-2026
End Date: 09-18-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 03-14-2026
Registration Close: 08-25-2026

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

MGMT-301-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-19-2026
End Date: 10-28-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 04-19-2026
Registration Close: 09-29-2026

MGMT-301-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-19-2026
End Date: 10-28-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 04-19-2026
Registration Close: 09-29-2026

MGMT-401-S003-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-16-2026
End Date: 11-24-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 05-16-2026
Registration Close: 10-27-2026

MGMT-401-R004-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-16-2026
End Date: 11-24-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 05-16-2026
Registration Close: 10-27-2026

MGMT-228-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-09-2026
End Date: 11-13-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 05-09-2026
Registration Close: 10-20-2026

MGMT-228-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 11-09-2026
End Date: 11-13-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 05-09-2026
Registration Close: 10-20-2026

This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

HM-203-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-05-2026
End Date: 10-09-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 04-05-2026
Registration Close: 09-15-2026

HM-203-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 10-05-2026
End Date: 10-09-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 04-05-2026
Registration Close: 09-15-2026

MGMT-110-R006-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-24-2026
End Date: 09-02-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-24-2026
Registration Close: 07-10-2026

MGMT-110-S005-2027
Registration is Closed.

Start Date: 08-24-2026
End Date: 09-02-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration Open: 02-24-2026
Registration Close: 07-12-2026

MGMT-220-S002-2027
Register

Start Date: 12-07-2026
End Date: 12-11-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 06-07-2026
Registration Close: 11-17-2026

MGMT-220-R003-2027
Register

Start Date: 12-07-2026
End Date: 12-11-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Registration Open: 06-07-2026
Registration Close: 11-17-2026