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Volunteer Training Recognition Program

InState Volunteer Emergency Services Training

The InVEST program was developed for the Volunteer fire service, to recognize training and education. Courses can be completed in any order, but one must complete all of the steps in order to receive a coin for that particular level, and all prerequisites must be met. For more information, contact your Regional Coordinator.

Requirements:

BASIC LEVEL:   Volunteer Certification


INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:

  • Fire Fighter II certification
  • *AND* Fire Instructor I certification
  • *AND* (1) certification (not previously used)
  • *AND* (1) Apparatus Operator certification (any level)
  • *AND* 40hrs of non-certification courses (ex: EVD, ISO, NFA courses, NIMS, Mobile Fire Suppression Training, etc.)

ADVANCED LEVEL:

  • (3) certifications (not previously used)
  • *AND* EMT Basic

*OR*

  • *OR* (4) certifications (not previously used)
  • *AND* 50hrs of non-certification courses.

MASTER LEVEL:

  • (1) 16hr non-certification course
  • *AND* Paramedic License OR 4yr college degree
  • *AND* (1) certification course (not previously used)

*OR*

  • (1) 16hr non-certification course
  • *AND* Intermediate/Advanced EMT/equivalent License OR 2yr college degree
  • *AND* (2) certification course (not previously used)

*OR*

  • (1) 16hr non-certification course
  • *AND* (7) certifications courses not previously used

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