vulcan Fire-hazmat institute EMS XCEL
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
Vulcan Fire and Hazmat Institute in conjunction with EMS XCEL, LLC, delivers workforce-development training aligned with city, county, state, and federal fire organizations. We facilitate California Joint Apprenticeship Committee and /SubJAC competencies for upward mobility in the fire service. Our programs provide foundational operational certifications including the 32-hour CSTI Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Pro Board course (FF1B), Basic Wildland Firefighter (S-130, S-131, S-190,
L-180, qualifying for the FF1C certification by examination, FEMA Incident Command System coursework, and life-safety certifications required for firefighter academy eligibility and incident response readiness.
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!
April 8th-9th, 2026, $400.00- onsite options available.
CSTI Hazmat Incident Commander, 16-hours
CSTI HazMat Incident Commander course for officers, delivered by Vulcan Fire Institute. Command strategy, risk assessment, and incident command integration beyond first responder level.
50-student Max
916-995-1465 | ems.xcel.ca@gmail.com
Adrian Hairston
***This course is a prerequisite for the Company Officer 2D class.
April 13th-16th, 2026, $300.00- onsite options available.
CSTI Hazmat First Responder Operations, 32-hours
CSTI HazMat First Responder Operations course delivered by Vulcan Fire Institute. This CSTI course grants entry-level firefighters Pro Board certification and SFT FF1B certification.
April 13th-16th, 2026 8am-5pm
50-student Max
916-995-1465 | ems.xcel.ca@gmail.com
Adrian Hairston
AHA ACLS, PALS, BLS $400.00, March 11, 2026
(AHA) ACLS, PALS $400- AHA BLS CPR for free- Fairfield, CA
EMS XCEL will be offering an AHA ACLS, BLS, and PALS course at 5050 Business Center Dr, Fairfield, CA. (Fairfield Cordelia Library). 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
March 9th-11th, 2026
Public Safety-First Aid Title 22
Applying to become a wildland firefighter with the State of California, Forestry Service (USFS), or BLM? The 21-hour PSFA course offered by EMS XCEL LLC meets the requirements for State of California Title 22 for Wildland Firefighters and others
Enroll today! Contact us if you want to host a course at your home agency.
EMT-Basic Interest Form
EMT-Basic Programs – Accelerated & Hybrid (2026)
Having trouble getting into a college EMT program? Placed on a waitlist? Ready to get started in April- August 2026?
EMS XCEL offers accelerated/hybrid EMT programs designed to help you start sooner without losing time.
You can call or email to receive info on how to reserve your place in a class with a deposit.
EMS CEU training $125.00 $50.00 non-refundable
EMS CEU's or NREMT refresher course- Elk Grove CA or Hybrid
EMS XCEL, powered by Vector Solutions, gives EMT's and Paramedics CEU's needed for recertification/refresher courses. Upon completion, EMT's and Paramedics will submit their certificate of completion to the NREMT or their LEMSA for recertification/refresher. Courses can be used nationwide!
Nurses, Paramedics, EMT's, Firefighters!
EMS XCEL LLC – Continuing Education & AHA Training Interest
EMS XCEL LLC is collecting interest to schedule American Heart Association (AHA) certification courses and EMS continuing education programs for healthcare and public safety professionals. Your responses will help us determine class offerings, dates, locations, and cohort availability.
AHA PALS $200.00- 03/02/2026, 03/05/2026
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.
March 9th-March 12th, 2026- Fairfield, CA- 9am-1pm
American Heart Association BLS Instructor. $649.00
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.
4860 Business Center Dr
group pricing available
03/23/2026-03/25/2026
Public Safety-First Aid Title 22
Are you applying to become a seasonal wildland firefighter with the State of California, Forestry Service (USFS), or BLM? The PSFA course offered by EMS XCEL LLC meets the requirements for State of California Title 22 for Wildland Firefighters. Enroll today! each day will be 7 hours. 9am-4pm
March 16th-20th, 2025- Fairfield, CA- 9am-1pm
American Heart Association BLS Instructor. $649.00
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.
4860 Business Center Dr
group pricing available.
American Heart Association BLS Instructor. $649.00
- Effective 12/17/25, EMS XCEL LLC has updated the price for the BLS Instructor Course to $649.00.
This price adjustment will include:
- Instructor manual
- Free use of training mannequins and AEDs for classroom observation
- BLS testing materials
- Skill sheets
- Rosters
- BLS Provider Course Video-USB
- Conference room
- Instructor card
Call to schedule a group course!
American Heart Association BLS Instructor course. $649.
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.
Call to schedule your onsite course!
American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course. $649.00
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
Elk Grove, CA or Hybrid location
Public Safety-First Aid Title 22
Are you applying to become a seasonal wildland firefighter with the State of California, Forestry Service (USFS), or BLM? The PSFA course offered by EMS XCEL LLC meets the requirements for State of California Title 22 for Wildland Firefighters. Enroll today! each day will be 7 hours. 9am-4pm