UNC Charlotte Fire & Rescue Management Institute

📣 Fire Officers: Participate in Doctoral Research Study 📣

We are sharing the following opportunity on behalf of a doctoral researcher studying fire officer training and leadership preparedness.

The study is examining the effectiveness of accredited fire officer training (IFSAC & ProBoard) and its relationship to a fire officer’s preparedness to lead firefighters.

Eligible participants must:
• Be a professional (paid/career) fire officer
• Have at least 1 year of experience
• Be located in the United States

Participation involves completing an anonymous online survey that takes approximately 30 minutes. Participation is voluntary, and consent information is provided on the first page of the survey.

If you are interested in participating, please use the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=diWreAHlZk-hrRRsrcILFEFB7Ocr4R9KtyCAnoP_DxJUMEpDV1hMTkM0WENDU1I3RjFQNkNHR1kzSi4u&route=shorturl

For questions about the study, please contact the researcher using the information provided within the survey.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

We are celebrating 20 years of leadership excellence!

Join the ranks of hundreds of successful graduates of UNC Charlotte's Fire & Rescue Management Institute. and take your career to the next level with our online program.

Secure your spot today: https://go.charlotte.edu/3695re

Get ready to level up your career! 🚒 Registration for the Fire & Rescue Management Institute – Online officially opens on April 16, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern.

Don’t miss your chance to join this program—mark your calendars now, because registration is just ten days away!

Learn more here: https://go.charlotte.edu/3695re

Last time we opened registration, the 2026 cohort was full in JUST 3 HOURS. We know the demand for Fire & Rescue Management training is at an all-time high, so we’re giving waitlist members a 15-day head start for Fire & Rescue Management Institute Online. Same course, just online.

Want to ensure you’re cleared for entry before the general public rush on April 16, follow three simple steps?

1) Join the waitlist by March 31.
2) Check your email on April 1, 2026.
3) Register with our Enrollment Specialists before the April 15 deadline.

Join the FMO Waitlist here 👉 https://go.charlotte.edu/92lola

More photos from the🔥 Red Hotshots Class of Fall 2025 FRMI Graduation 🔥

Congratulations to the Red Hotshots (Class of Fall 2025) on completing the Fire and Rescue Management Institute. This group brought commitment, leadership, and a strong sense of camaraderie to every session, and it shows.

We are proud of what you have accomplished and excited to see how you continue to lead and serve in your departments and communities.

📸 View the full graduation photo album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1415485287247686&type=3
👉 Tag yourself or a classmate and share your favorite moment from the experience.