UAS Fire and HAZMAT Response Training

Developed with an input from local and county fire response officials, this program will result in attendees acquiring the skills necessary to operate UAS for fire and HAZMAT emergency response. Utilizing K-State's industry-leading technology, pilots will learn the best ways to incorporate UAS into their fire and emergency response agencies. Simulated scenarios of a structure fire, highway accident and train derailment will take place at Crisis City Training Center.

What to Expect

During this course, pilots will receive extensive hands-on flight training, accumulating to roughly 8 hours. Schedules will vary depending on companies sending a single participant or sending two participants. View the UAS Fire and HAZMAT Response Training course schedule for single participants(pdf) or the UAS Fire and HAZMAT Response Training course schedule for two participants(pdf) for full details.

Course Dates and Registration

Register now for any of the following dates. Payment by credit card is required at the time of registration. The course is held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily with adjusted times on the last day for night operation modules. The course will be 3 days for two participants from the same company and 2 days for a single participant. Course fee is $1,775 and includes course instruction, course materials and notes, and lunch daily. A discounted price of $1,249 per person is available for companies sending two participants. Email profed@k-state.edu for the discount code. DJI M210 with various sensors rental is at an additional fee of $1,052. Additional meals, travel and lodging are not included in the registration fee and are the responsibility of the attendee.

Professional Development Hours

Interested in using this course to meet your training hour requirements? This course is 32 contact hours and may count toward continuing education or professional development hours. Use this template (doc) to submit for approval to your agency head. Please contact us if you require any additional documentation to use this training for professional development requirements.