The Volunteer Fire Officers in conjunction with the Florida Society of Fire Service Instructors Sections of the FFCA have coordinated free Regional Firefighter Training Programs for all firefighters with the help of the Florida Fire & Emergency Services Foundation.  Departments with-in the surrounding county areas are invited to attend this free Saturday training.  The four regional training programs will consist of classroom and H.O.T: ‘hands on’ field training, and will include a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch on site.  (*accommodations are not included ).  Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 7:00 am, followed by the Welcoming Remarks.  Classroom & ‘hands on’ training will immediately follow with lunch served on-site at noon.  The program will conclude by 5:00 pm with closing remarks and evaluations.

Local hotel Accommodations within the vicinity will be contacted for a discount and tax free rate for attendees and will be listed in advertising info and on the web as soon as it becomes available.

Classes:

Hybrid Extrication –  Michael Blum, Firefighter, Marianna Fire Rescue

Street Smart Pump ops - Mac McGarry, Elkhart Brass & Battalion Chief Steve Buttermore of Polk County Fire 

Street Level  ICS – Jeff Alter, EFO, Fire Management Officer, Seminole Tribe

RIT - Tim Diamond, Fire Chief, Skyline Fire & Rescue District

Regions: 

March 3 – Indian River Training Facility, Fort Pierce – SE

June 9 – Chipola College, Marianna – NW

Sept 22 – Clay County Fire Rescue, Green Cove Springs – NE

Nov 3  –  Hardee County Fire Rescue, Wauchula, Hardee – SW

We are pleased to announce that Star & Shield Insurance Group is sponsoring the lunch for each of the four Regional Programs again this year.

Click on "More Information" to register.