Long Live the Engine

January 29-31, 2026
Santa Monica, CA

Join this exciting three-day conference dedicated to sharpening engine company excellence through both classroom lectures and hands-on training. Nationally recognized instructors cover critical topics like hoarder fires, high-rise operations, EV fire tactics, and engine company fundamentals, while HOT classes immerse students in live-fire engine ops, 2.5" line work, elevated operations, forcible access, water flow, and thermal imaging. The event blends expert insight with high-repetition, real-world training to prepare firefighters for the toughest fireground challenges.

🎤 Speakers & Lecture Topics

• Tim Klett — Hoarder Fires

• Dave McGrail — High Rise Firefighting & High Rise Ops

• Rowett / Romagus — Engine Ops

• Carl Haddon — Mitigating EV Fires

🔧 Hands-On (“HOT”) Classes

• Live Fire Engine Ops (Mudville Training)

• Elkhart Brass: Know Your Flow

• Access Granted: N6 Fire Tactics

• 2.5" Engine Ops (Sleigher / Brumley)

• Elevated Engine Ops (Ray McCormack)

• Tactical TIC (Grit First)