FETI Recruit Program Information

LSU FETI takes pride in the education and training of Louisiana's newest recruit firefighters. The dedicated staff of the LSU Municipal program consistently sends the best trained firefighters the fire departments throughout the state.

This short video produced by FETI Media highlights the work of this high-performing section.

Paramedic Program Receives Accreditation

LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute Paramedic Program Receives National Accreditation

01-26-2011 2:00PM BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana State University Fire and Emergency Training Institute has recently received accreditation for the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic program through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP).

The accreditation process ensures that FETI is following national standards and offering its students the finest paramedic education possible. This recognition places FETI as one of only four sites state wide offering accredited EMT-Paramedic education.

“This affirms something we have always known”, comments Jeff Gleason, Director of LSU FETI. “With a national trend towards fire service based EMS, it makes sense that LSU FETI have a strong program to support the Louisiana fire service. The recognition is an exciting development- one which positions our program for the future.”

Graduates of the FETI Paramedic EMS Program are eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs practical and written examinations. After successful completion of the examination process, registered paramedics can apply for certification through the Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Since its inception in 2006, FETI’s Paramedic Program has prepared students for employment as paramedics in the fire service, industry and private/public EMS services.

Managing the FETI Paramedic program is M.E. (Eddie) Pyle RN EMT-P. ”Achieving accreditation assures our students have been taught from nationally-recognized standards and guidelines. Students graduating from non-accredited paramedic programs will not be allowed to sit for the National Registry Examination after Jan. 1, 2013”, he comments.

About FETI:

LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute (originally LSU Firemen Training Program) was created by the Louisiana Legislative Act 84 of 1963 "to equip, operate, and maintain an in-service Firemen Training Program." Throughout its history, FETI has served the people of Louisiana, the region and the nation through extensive fire service training programs that encompass instruction, research and public service. The training center is situated on 80 acres of land south of the main LSU campus, with training grounds designed to offer a large variety of fire, rescue and emergency response training.

About CAAHEP:

CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 educational programs in twenty-two (22) health science occupations. CAAHEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

For More Information: Carey King Media Coordinator, LSU FETI 225-334-6076

2011 Equipment Show

Make plans to attend the 2011 Equipment Show

http://feti.lsu.edu/EquipmentShow/2011/index.php

FETI Rescue Hosts Extrication Class

Advanced vehicle extrication techniques were demonstrated recently in a course hosted by the LSU FETI Rescue Program.

Stand By For FETI E-Learning Roll-Out

Over one year in the making- the FETI Firefighter 1 online curriculum will be going "live' in the next few weeks. FETI curriculum coordinator Craig Nelms will be traveling throughout the state during the month of September to debut this exciting new offering. The Firefighter 1 course is just the first of many new titles to be produced by the newly formed FETI Learning and Development team.

Class 10 Recruit Video

Congratulations to FETI recruit class 10. Members of the class will walk across the state tomorrow to become the newest firefighters in the state of Louisiana. Below is a video put together to document the hard work they put in during the last 14 weeks.

Recruits Fighting Fire on Round Tank Prop

It takes cooperation and team work to put out the fire on FETI round tank fire prop. Recruits work as a team- moving in unison to put out a very hot fire. Watch the video of the recruits in action.