This is a list of the Required, and recommended, Certification Classes as of 1/2008

Basic Fire Police - 16 Hours

Advanced Fire Police - 16 Hours

Legal Concepts - 16 Hours

Emergency Response - 16 Hours

HAZMAT Awareness - 4 Hours

{Must be in accordance with NFPA 472, through IFSAC or ProBoard, and be nationally recognized}

National Incident Management Systems

These can all be taken On-Line

ICS 100 and ICS 700 are required for First Responders

ICS 200 and ICS 800 are recommended for First Responders

Link to NIMS ICS Classes Links

Communications - 16 Hours

{***This is NOT required BUT as there are many questions on the test about communications  HIGHLY recommended!!}