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Bay Area Fire Conference
May
15
to May 18
Conference

Bay Area Fire Conference

The Bay Area Fire Conference revolves around a mission of providing high quality training and a unique networking experience with fellow firefighters from across the country.

Whether you are a novice firefighter or a seasoned chief officer nearing retirement, we are confident that you will find value in participating in this conference. You will have the chance to train with top-notch instructors and network with hundreds of like-minded attendees from all over the country.

The entire Bay Area Fire Conference support team would like to thank you for supporting this training conference and we look forward to seeing you there!

  • Lunch, light refreshments, & nightly socials (just RSVP in your registration!)

Lecture Series Speakers

  • Nick Martin (Salisbury FD)

    • Aggressive Command Supports Aggressive Firefighting (4Hr)

    • First Alarm: Strategy & Tactics (4Hr)

    • Combat Ready Firefighting (8Hr)

  • Ray McCormack (FDNY, Ret.)

    • Line Boss Leadership

  • Justin McWilliams (Clackamas FD)

    • How and Why We Search

  • Nick Esposito (Nantucket FD)

    • Truck Tactics

  • David Quick (Manchester, NH FD)

    • Considerations for Interior and Exterior Vertical Hoseline Stretches

  • Hans Christensen & Kat Knowles (Seattle FD)

    • Top Step Firefighter

Hands On Training

  • Nozzle Forward (2-day class)

    • Aaron Fields & Cadre

  • VES: Beyond the Door (1-day class)

    • Brothers in Battle

  • Irons Ready (1-day class)

    • Brothers in Battle

  • TIC Training w/Live Fire (1-day class)

    • Andy Starnes & Insight Training

  • Elevator Rescue (1-day class)

    • Steve Chute

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VES: Inside and Outside the Box
May
19
to May 20
Hands-On

VES: Inside and Outside the Box

VES: Inside & Outside the Box
Instructed by Justin Hanley

This program takes the tips, tricks, and ideas we are being taught and sews them into a successful fabric. VES is simple, yet dynamic. This class will work on defining the basics and then refining them both inside and outside the window. VES begins with mindset. Successful implementation requires proficiency in the small things. These details cost us nothing to perfect, but can cost THEM everything when we don't perform.

1-Day HOT Class
May 19 or 20, 2025 | 0900-1700
Buffalo Grove, IL

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Chemeketa Fire Conference
Mar
20
to Mar 22
Conference

Chemeketa Fire Conference

  • Chemeketa Community College Brooks (map)
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New fire conference in Brooks, OR!

Lecture Day: 3/20
HOT/Workshop Days: 3/21 or 3/22

Lectures by Justin McWiliams, Ryan Johnson, Anthony Braxton, Kevin Vining, Fire X Training, and Jeff Deetz

HOT/Workshops by Jill Fullerton & Ila Borders, Brothers in Battle LLC, and local crews who are just passionate about the job.

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Contact: cccfireconference@gmail.com

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VES: Beyond the Door (TX)
Mar
13
to Mar 15
Hands-On

VES: Beyond the Door (TX)

FireNuggets Texas hosts:

VES: Beyond the Door
Instructed by Brothers in Battle, LLC.
with a bonus lecture by Justin McWilliams, with Firefighter Rescue Survey

March 13
Lecture with Justin McWilliams (FFRS) $100

March 14 or 15
Single HOT Day with Brothers in Battle
*Thursday lecture is included for all HOT registrations

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VES: Beyond the Door
Nov
9
to Nov 10
Hands-On

VES: Beyond the Door

Beyond the door is not just speaking about physically searching beyond the door but thinking outside the check box that has consumed most VES training.

We will use experience, statistics, building construction knowledge and tempo to occupy the spaces where victims are most likely to be found and put THEM first!

We will put you in real world scenarios, environments and layouts that will reinforce your current VES skills and when, why, or how to move beyond the standard check box VES training. Some situations include: what to do if there is no door to control, can multiple FF's perform VES, do conditions allow us to continue the search beyond the door, how to deal with access / egress problems, victim removal issues, victims presenting at windows and much more.

SKILLS & TOPICS
● Window cuts
● Baby Drop / Conscious Victim Ladder Assist
● Interior door off hinges removal / Isolation challenges
● Continuing search beyond the door
● Large open area’s / rooms with no doors for isolation
● Multiple beds / bunks / cribs
● Access / egress obstacles like cyclone gates, fences, window bars, cars (obstacles may vary based on training locations)
● Dirty drags
● Mask up skills
● Ladder carries & throws

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Alamo Fire Conference
Oct
24
to Oct 26
Lecture, Conference, Hands-On

Alamo Fire Conference

Incredible lineup of Lectures and Combination Lecture/HOT Classes in TX! Get ready for an unforgettable experience with some of the top fire service leaders who are eager to share their expertise with you.

  • Keynote Speaker: Battalion Chief Curt Isakson from Escambia County Fire Rescue

  • Engine Operations Class: Lt. (Ret.) Tim Klett from FDNY

  • Tower Ladders Tips and Tricks Class: Lt. Mike Ciampo from FDNY

  • Search Operations: Deputy District Chief Rich Stack from the Chicago Fire

  • Mayday Mindset: Captain Robert Ramirez, Owner of Mayday Mindset Training

  • Lecture Series: Hosted by Captain (Ret.) Dennis LeGear from Oakland Fire, Owner of LeGear Engineering FD Consulting. This series is included with all HOT Classes. Sign up for Friday or Saturday HOT classes and sit in on LeGear’s lecture on the same day.

    Command Class: Asst. Chief Walt Lewis from the Orlando Fire Department


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HOT Site Location:
SAFD Training Academy
300 S. Callaghan
San Antonio, TX 78227

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