New Member Tech Training Information

New to the organization? Here’s everything you need to know to complete the required technology training classes.

Step 1: Ask Yourself a Question: Have you taken an MCFRS Tech Training class since 2002?

If you have, you probably already have a website account (even if you don’t know about it). Contact Jeff Feiertag (jeff.feiertag@montgomerycountymd.gov / 240.777.2460) for the username and password. Please do not attempt to create another account; skip to step 3 below.

Step 2: Create a Tech Training Website Account.

• Click the Yellow Quick Registration box.
• Fill in the required fields and click the Create User box.
• Wait for the system to tell you that the account has been accepted and click the Continue button.
• Fill in the new fields that appear and click the OK button.

Step 3: See What’s Available on the Website for You.

Click the red Students box and look around. This is your menu, so use whatever you would like.

Step 4: Read Course Descriptions for 800 MHz Radio, Firehouse Incident and MDC Intro.

These (or the e-course alternatives) are required. Determine if you prefer to take classes on-line by yourself or in a classroom with an instructor and other students.

Step 5: Select Your Learning Path (Instructor-Led Courses vs. On-Line E-Courses)

Instructor-Led Classes: Proceed to Step 6a.
E-Courses: Proceed to Step 6b.

Step 6a: Register for 800 MHz Radio (Whenever You Are Ready).

• Click the Yellow Quick Registration box on the Tech Training Website after you have logged onto the website.
• Find 800 MHz Radio (Intro) and register for the date/time of your choice.
• Go to the training lab for your registered session and pass the assessment test given at the end of the course. (Note: No-Shows occur from time to time and so waitlisted students are advised to come to their classes with the hopes of taking advantage of open seats.)

This course is open to all members with no prerequisites. (For the Firehouse and MDC courses, you should at least be registered for Essentials or EMT-B.)

Step 6b: Take the 800 MHz Radio E-Course and Register for the Assessment Test.

• Click the Computer-Based Training link on the Students (red) page of the Tech Training Website.
• Find and click the 800 MHz Radio E-Course link to take the course. Ensure your speakers are turned on. Due to security restrictions, you will need to get a separate password for this course from your Chief, Training Coordinator or other LFRD member who has already taken this course since the password is not available on this public website.
• Register for 800 MHz Radio (Assessment Only).
• Go to the training lab on the appropriate date/time and pass the test.

This course is open to all members with no prerequisites. (For the Firehouse and MDC courses, you should at least be registered for Essentials or EMT-B.)

Step 7: Learn about MCFRS and Continue through Your Non-Tech Classes. 

Continue to the point where you have registered for EMT-B and/or Essentials and then consider the MDC and Firehouse courses. You will not need to know these programs until you are ready for those PSTA courses.

Instructor-Led Classes: Proceed to Step 8a.
E-Courses: Proceed to Step 8b.

Step 8a: Register for MDC Intro and Firehouse Incident Classes.

Register for your classes, then go to the training lab on the appropriate dates/times and pass the assessment tests.

Step 8b: Take the E-Courses and Register for the Assessment Tests.

Take the courses via the website and remember to register for your assessment tests. Remember to come to the trianing lab to take the tests. 

Step 9: Inform Your Training Coordinator that You Have Passed the Class(es).

(S)He will verify your dates of completion on the Tech Training Website.