EMS & Fire Infection Prevention Training
Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center is expanding its mission to support those who protect our communities first—EMS and fire professionals. Our new EMS/Fire Infection Prevention Training Program delivers practical, field‑ready education designed to strengthen safety, reduce risk, and build confidence in infection prevention and control (IPC) practices across emergency response settings.
Program Flyer
Download and share our official EMS/Fire Training flyer, highlighting the program’s purpose, offerings, and no‑cost availability.
Program Overview
Our EMS/Fire training offerings are built around three pillars:
Didactic Education
- Available live, on‑site, virtual, or recorded
- Includes a voiceover video module hosted on YouTube
- Tailored to the realities of prehospital care and transport environments
Hands‑On Simulations
- Scenario‑based, skill‑focused simulations that reinforce correct IPC practices in real‑world EMS and fire contexts
- Delivered on‑site with mobile training equipment
- Designed to strengthen muscle memory and reduce preventable exposures
Train‑the‑Trainer
- All didactic and simulation content can be delivered in a train‑the‑trainer format
- Empowers agencies to sustain ongoing IPC education internally
- Flexible scheduling to meet agency operational needs
Complimentary Simulation Modules
Our simulation library includes core IPC skills essential for EMS and fire personnel:
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe Injection Practices
- Skin Antisepsis
- Low‑Level Cleaning & Disinfection
- Scrub the Hub
- Custom Simulations — tailored to the needs of the agency
Didactic Video Module
Our narrated EMS/Fire Infection Prevention training video is available on YouTube for flexible, on‑demand learning.
Why This Training Matters
EMS and fire professionals operate in unpredictable, high‑risk environments where infection prevention must be fast, intuitive, and reliable. KyIP’s field‑focused approach ensures:
- Practical, scenario‑driven learning
- Skills that translate directly to the field
- Confidence in preventing infections during patient care, transport, and post‑call cleanup
- Consistent, evidence‑based practices across your agency
Cost & Availability
All EMS/Fire Infection Prevention Training services are provided at no cost to Kentucky agencies.
Connect With Us
Ready to bring EMS/Fire IPC training to your department?
Our team will work with you to customize content, schedule sessions, and deliver training directly to your agency.