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VFIS University
Education, Training, And Consulting For Emergency Responders
Instructor-led programs, train-the-trainer opportunities, an online university, and resources to host training at your own facility. Available to departments we insure at no cost.
VFIS University Courses
Responders Trained Since 2002
Training Programs
Online Resources
Education, Training and Consulting Services
An Additional Training Arm For Your Organization
Our Education, Training and Consulting team exists to make it easier for your leaders and instructors to find training that keeps members safe and current. Programs are built around national standards for risk management, skill enhancement, and industry knowledge, and are delivered as instructor-led courses, train-the-trainer sessions, online courses, and resources you can use to run training at your own facility.
Beyond the standard programs, in-house specialists and consultants are available for customized work where an organization has a specific problem to solve.
Upcoming Classes
Training Across Oklahoma And Arkansas
Select an upcoming class and reserve your place. Final class details are confirmed directly with each registrant.
Fall 2026
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
October 17, 2026 · Tulsa, OK
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
The Most Common Claim We See Is A Fixed Object Strike
VFIS developed the first emergency vehicle driver training program in 1976 and it has remained the industry standard since. The current version covers both fire and EMS vehicles and includes modules on resource management, alternative fuel, scene safety, UTVs and ATVs, and CDL requirements.
The competency course includes a spotter evaluation skill test. That was added for a specific reason: fixed object strikes remain the most common claim VFIS clients experience. Both student-level and instructor-level courses are available. The instructor course teaches the methodology needed to deliver the program yourself.
Schedule TrainingEducation
- Master's in Fire and Emergency Management
- Oklahoma State University, 2013
Service
- Fire Chief, Shawnee Fire Department, 2019
- Asst. Director, OK State Fire Service Training
Lead Trainer
Rodney Foster
With 26 years of service, Chief Foster has built a legacy marked by courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and training of firefighters across the state.
Contact Rodney FosterFAQs
Questions About VFIS Training
Questions about eligibility, scheduling, CE credit, pricing, and how on-site and virtual training fit together, answered the way chiefs and training officers actually ask them.
Ready When You Are
Bring The Specialty Difference To Your Fire Department
We invite you to reach out for a coverage review, a plain-English comparison, or a conversation about what your department needs next.