Chief Fire Officer 3D – Command of Expanding All Hazard Incidents
October 20 – 23, 2025; 0830-1700
Berkeley Fire Department Training Division, 997 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA 94710

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the emergency service requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a plan for the integration of fire services resources, developing an agency resource contingency plan, evaluating incident facilities, supervising multiple resources, developing and utilizing an incident action plan, obtaining incident information to facilitate transfer of command, developing and conducting a post-incident analysis, and maintaining incident records.

Prerequisites: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher) or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer

Required Text: Chief Officer: Principles and Practice (International Association of Fire Chiefs 3rd or 4th Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning)  

Nozzle Forward - Instructed by Aaron Fields
October 25-26, 2025 | Kalamazoo, MI

Nozzle Forward is an immersive two-day course designed to seamlessly integrate the three essential pillars of engine company operations: fire behavior, hose management, and fire attack.

At the heart of every fire department in the country is the fire hose – the key tool in every firefighting operation. Each fire inevitably involves the deployment of a hose line and the flow of water, and “Nozzle Forward” is crafted specifically for engine company crews to master this crucial task. This is not simply a collection of techniques; it is a flexible, adaptable system for hose-line management and effective fire attack.

The focus of this class is on interior offensive firefighting – an aggressive and proactive approach that we proudly embrace. Aggressive firefighting is not a problem; it is the solution.

The mission of “Nozzle Forward” is to elevate engine companies by enhancing individual proficiency with their tools and expanding their understanding of the fire environment, leading to more efficient, effective operations in the heat of the moment.

Chief Fire Officer 3C – General Administration Functions
November 4 – 6, 2025; 0830-1700
Berkeley Fire Department EMS Division, 1007 University Ave, Berkeley CA 94710
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administration requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including directing a department record management system, analyzing and interpreting records and data, developing a model plan for continuous organizational improvement, developing a plan to facilitate approval, preparing community awareness programs, and evaluating the inspection program of the AHJ.

Prerequisites: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher) or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer

Required Text: Chief Officer: Principles and Practice (International Association of Fire Chiefs 3rd or 4th Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning)  

SFT: Instructor 1
Instructed by Markus Reagan (1000-2114)

November 10-14, 2025
McClellan Park, CA

Course Description

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2012 edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor I certification will be able to teach and deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Instructor I will also be able to adapt a lesson plan and complete the reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction.

Advanced Forcible Entry Training

Real World Forcible Entry Dynamics
November 13-14, 2025

(2-Day Course) Designed for firefighters looking to gain multiple skills with a wide spectrum of tools in forcible entry. Refine your skills in rapid access techniques critical for time-sensitive situations. This advanced course focuses on forcible entry methods for residential and commercial settings, including “Passive Entry” and High-Density techniques. The two-day Training Course utilizes “Irons,” rotary saws, and specialty tools on props that simulate real-world challenges. Multiple force doors with multiple lock mechanisms across a two-day class. Our goal is to enhance your confidence for safe and effective access in any scenario and to ensure you walk away with new skill sets in your tool box. Prepare for multiple evolutions and high repetition with this hands-on limited class size.

PPE: Full PPE with ear and eye protection

Turning GRABS into reality - experience the intensity of real documented rescues and the work required to perform them.

We will push you to the limit - under pressure and under fire.

Instructed by Brothers in Battle, LLC

1-Day Class | 0800-2000
Sat. November 15 or Sun. November 16
Full PPE & SCBA required | Lunch will be provided!

This is BIB newest HOT program and will be the first ever GRABS class! Expect a long day of gritty, hands-on work. Scenarios include LIVE FIRE and LIVE VICTIMS and are influenced by real documented rescues from the Firefighter Rescue Survey. The corresponding rescue data will be available to students following the class.

Chief Fire Officer 3A: Human Resource Management
Contra Costa Fire Training, 2945 Treat Blvd., Concord, 94518

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the human resources requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing plans for providing employee accommodation, developing hiring procedures, establishing personnel assignments, describing methods of facilitating and encouraging professional development, developing an ongoing education training program, developing promotional procedures, developing proposals for improving employee benefits, and developing a measurable accident and injury prevention program.

Designed For: The certified Company Officer advancing to the Chief Fire Officer classification

SFT: Fire Fighter Rescue and Rapid Intervention Crew Operations
Instructed by Bryan Grebel (1002-3768), Josh Burris (6460-5545), Ryan Hatfield (2669-8162), and Jeff Switkowski (1001-1214)

November 17-20, 2025
McClellan Park, CA

This hands-on course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform fire fighter rescue to reduce fire fighter injuries and deaths. Topics include the fire fighter rescue mindset; size up, tool assembly, and softening the structure; search, assessment, air delivery, and rescue; and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) roles, responsibilities, strategies, and operations.

Prerequisites: Fire Fighter 1A: Suppression (SFT) or Fire Fighter 1 certification Fire Fighter Survival (SFT)
• The Fire Ground Survival Awareness (IAFF online course) component of this course must be completed within three years prior to the Fire Fighter Rescue and RIC Operations course start date.

SFT: Instructor II
Instructed by Markus Reagan (1000-2114)

December 1-5, 2025
McClellan Park, CA

Course Description 

The Instructor 2 Certification utilizes NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications (2012) to provide the qualifications for State Fire Training’s Instructor 2 certification. These qualifications are documented in the Instructor 2 Certification Training Standards (CTS). State Fire Training coordinated the development of the CTS guide, certification, and associated curriculum. The Statewide Training and Education Advisory Committee (STEAC) and the State Board of Fire Services (SBFS) recommended these standards and qualifications for adoption by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

Chief Fire Officer 3B - Budget and Fiscal Responsibilities
This course will be held at the Contra Costa Fire Department Training Division; 2945 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA 94518.

December 8 – 9, 2025; 0830 – 1630

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding.

Forcible Entry Academy

Instructed by Brothers in Battle LLC

4 States | 3 Days FOR THEM

This 3-day Forcible Entry Academy takes firefighters through a full progression of training, starting with the fundamentals of the Fireground Basic Irons, where students build strong habits with traditional hand tools learning to dress and set up tools, size up and defeat forcible entry challenges, control doors, communicate effectively, and perform standardized techniques both solo and as a team. Day two expands into  Advanced Irons & Saws, adding new tools and challenges with a comprehensive saw operations module, followed by hands-on residential and commercial scenarios that require coordinated Irons and Saw work. The program culminates with Refined by Fire: Forcible Entry where firefighters refine their skills under live fire, heat, and smoke conditions - performing forcible entry and rescues in environments that demand speed, precision, and accountability. 

Together, these three days test, sharpen, and prepare firefighters to operate with confidence and competence when the stakes are highest: mask up quickly, make the force, make the grab - NO excuses. This is an intensive program requiring real and exhaustive work through long days, continuous reps, and pushing boundaries.

Day 1 - Basic Fireground Irons

Day 2 - Advanced Irons & Saws

Day 3 - Refined by Fire: Forcible Entry

January 7-9, 2026 - Petaluma, CA
March 13-15, 2026 - San Antonio, TX
October 6-8, 2026 - Estero, FL
December 4-6, 2026 - North Aurora, IL

The Truth Be Told: Commerical Roof Operations

Soda City Training
January 14-16, 2026
Cayce & Columbia, South Carolina

This dynamic and informative class explores the realities—and dispels the myths—of commercial fireground ventilation. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how the latest insights in building construction and tactical operations have been used to develop a practical, evidence-based playbook for immediate application within their organizations. We rigorously tested the most common ventilation tactics through real-world, scientifically grounded experiments to deliver actionable data on what truly works—and what doesn't—on the commercial fireground.

Lecture - January 14

HOT - January 15 or 16

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)