Welcome To
Fire, Hazmat, Wildland, and EMS training for working First Responders.
"Let us help set the fire for your career moving forward!"
About Vulcan Fire Institute and EMS XCEL
Our Mission
We provide training designed to help individuals meet Fire Fighter I hiring requirements and prepare for entry-level fire service positions.
Our programs include:
- Wildland firefighter training (S-130, S-190, L-180, S-131)
- Hazardous materials (Awareness and Operations)
- Emergency medical services (Public Safety-First Aid, American Heart Association, and EMT)
- FEMA Incident Command System courses (IS-100, 200, 700, 800)
Training is delivered in structured classroom and hands-on formats to support safe, job-ready performance in fire service, and other healthcare environments.
INSTRUCTORS
ADRIAN HAIRSTON
AHA Training Site Coordinator
- Fire-EMS Veteran with over 20 years of experience (Fire Captain, Battalion Chief of Training, Division Chief)
- SFT/OSFM Chief Fire Officer certified.
- California Community College EMS instructor
- National Fire Academy Graduate-Emmitsburg Maryland
- Master of Science (Grambling State University)
- American Heart Association Training Site Coordinator
- Sacramento County EMS CE Provider # 34-5020
- American Heart Association Instructor/Provider in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- SFT/OSFM Firefighter I and II Instructor
ROBERT L DENNIS III
- NREMT Paramedic (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
- 15-year Fire-EMS Veteran (Lieutenant)
- NFPA Instructor II
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Provider
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
We also have several adjunct faculty members who are firefighters, nurses and paramedics to assist as subject matter experts!
Emergency Medical Technician Course
Sunrise Tech Center, Citrus Heights, CA- Aug 24th Deadline
This EMT course is for students seeking EMT certification, it's designed around lectures, online assignments and mandatory skills labs.
August 17-October 9th, 2026
Apply by clicking link below
https://forms.gle/JvjPSRPHLqeM1YrM9
• Mandatory in-person labs on Mon &Wed 9am–3pm
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Emergency Medical Technician
Sunrise Tech Center, Citrus Heights, CA
This hybrid EMT course is for those seeking EMT training designed around lectures, online assignments, and mandatory skills labs.
October 5th, 2026-December 4, 2026
Apply by clicking link below
https://forms.gle/JvjPSRPHLqeM1YrM9
• Mandatory in-person labs Mon & Wed 10am–3pm.
October 12th, 2026, registration deadline
NWCG S-190 Course
$125.00- online via VFI/EMS XCEL Vector Solutions
This course provides instructions on the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course is typically taught prior to NWCG-S-130. After registering, you will complete four modules via Vector Solutions to receive certification.
California EMT Basic Refresher
EMS XCEL EMT Refresher Fall 2026- $249.00
24-Hour Hybrid EMT Refresher — $249
16 hours asynchronous online instruction + one 8-hour in-person skills/skills verification day.
EMT Refresher + AHA BLS Provider Renewal.
Includes the full 24-hour EMT refresher, skills verification, and AHA BLS Provider renewal.
7322 Sunrise Blvd, Room 20
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Firefighter and Hazmat Personnel- $125.00 Vector Solutions
(Online) NFPA 470: HAZMAT Operations Refresher (4 modules)
Stay current on NFPA 470 Operations-level competencies for hazardous materials response. This 8-hour refresher is designed for responders who respond to HazMat incidents. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact us ASAP to receive login instructions to start your course.
(06/26/2026, 8am-5pm)- (06/27/2026, 8am-12pm)
S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (Instructor-Led) ($250.00)
Take the next step in your wildland firefighting career. S-131 prepares firefighters for Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) responsibilities through leadership development, communications, tactical decision-making, and scenario-based exercises.
Prerequisites: S-130, S-190, and L-180.
Vacaville Cultural Center Library
$125 enrollment fee -$50 Administrative Fee Non-Refundable
Online EMS CEU's or NREMT refresher courses.
EMS XCEL partners with Vector Solutions to provide online continuing education for EMTs and Paramedics seeking National Registry or California recertification. Upon successful completion, participants receive documentation from Vector Solutions CE program for submission to the NREMT or their local EMS authority.
Contact us to schedule a course.
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support, ACLS certification courses by the American Heart Association are for medical professionals that work with adult patients. You will need to contact us to confirm class date and time. (916) 995-1465, ems.xcel.ca@gmail.com
Contact us to schedule an upcoming course!
(AHA) BLS, ACLS, PALS $400- Fairfield, CA
EMS XCEL will be offering an AHA ACLS, BLS, and PALS course at 5050 Business Center Dr, Fairfield, CA. (Fairfield Cordelia Library 8am-5p). Please call if you represent a nursing cohort, ambulance company, or athletic department. Special pricing and scheduling available for groups. 916-995-1465, ems.xcel.ca@gmail.com
Contact us to schedule an upcoming course!
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- Full Class
Pediatric Advanced Life Support. PALS certification courses by the American Heart Association are for medical professionals that work with pediatrics. You will need to contact us to confirm class date and time. (916) 995-1465, ems.xcel.ca@gmail.com
Elk Grove, CA or Hybrid Delivery at your location.
Call to schedule your onsite course!
American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course. $500.00
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor Course. This course prepares one to teach the AHA First Aid and CPR courses. Once you have registered for this instructor course, you will be contacted to determine eligibility, and prerequisites have been met.
Location-TBD
4-hour course
Group pricing Available