Beyond Hoses and Helmets: Fire Officer Training

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) will present Beyond Hoses & Helmets, an educational training course that delivers real world expertise through an interactive educational experience designed by practicing chief officers. The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company (SVFC) will host the free two-day course on Saturday, March 5, 2016 (9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and Sunday, March 6, 2015 (9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) at the SVFC Firefighters Club, 26 Town Forest Road, Simsbury, CT.

Created for up-and-coming officers, company officers, and chief officers, the class is beneficial to all ranks and is open to all fire departments in Connecticut. Taught by instructors with real-life expertise, the course uses curricula developed by nationally-recognized fire service leaders from volunteer and combination departments across the United States with technical support provided by the U.S. Fire Administration. Refreshments and lunch will be provided to all attendees.

Registration is required. To register, visit learn.iafcacademy.org. For registration assistance and inquiries, contact academy@iafc.org.