In June of 2023, I was faced with one of the most critical moments a firefighter can encounter—I transmitted a MAYDAY during an acquired structure burn conducted in compliance with NFPA 1403. This class centers on what happened after the MAYDAY was transmitted—specifically, where and how I failed myself in the moments that followed, a gap seldom discussed in traditional MAYDAY training. This course is an honest and candid examination of that experience, with the goal of identifying a critical training gap and encouraging meaningful conversation about how we prepare firefighters for the realities of survival beyond the call itself.

Instructor: Captain Reagan Underwood, St. George, LA Fire Department

Instructor: Chief Dennis Reilly

Many newly promoted officers struggle with operational fluency and the pressure of fast, tactical decision-making under stress. This session introduces a practical framework that transforms everyday windshield time into active training opportunities—turning every ride into a "mobile mental rep." Using mnemonics like COAL WAS WEALTH and RECEO-VS, the course walks students through real-world visual size-ups, then trains officers to read advanced exterior cues to locate interior rooms and hazards before ever stepping foot inside.

Instructor: Kostic (Tallahassee)

Bring your own SIMs and tactical pre-arrival videos for group discussion — a bank of material is available if needed.

Led by: All instructors

Topic and time coming soon.
Instructor: TBA

A deep dive into the nozzle position and the science behind water application for maximum efficiency: nozzle positions, body mechanics, water mapping, flow and move techniques, stream angles, and backout flowing procedures.

Instructor: Randy Dozier, Panama City Beach FD
Limit: 20

Students learn both passive entry techniques using common hand tools and conventional forcible-entry techniques using the irons.

Instructors: Captain Shannon Glynn (South Walton FD) – passive, AM; Robert Sizemore (Pace FD) & Nunez (Fort Walton Beach FD) – conventional, PM
Limit: 16

Building confidence and proficiency through hands-on instruction, realistic scenarios, and problem solving under pressure: ladder carries, placement, VES, victim removal, splicing, and fireground decision making.

Instructors: Gabe Gray & Zach Prescott, South Walton Fire District
Limit: 12

Focused on different types of searches: VES, hose line search, and oriented/TIC search, drawing on personal experience and firefighter rescue survey data. Also covers the needed attitude and mindset for an aggressive search while trying to rescue civilians.

Instructor: Battalion Chief Jason Martino, Holley Navarre Fire District
Limit: 16

A mind-body training program helping first responders strengthen resilience, regulate stress, enhance cognitive performance, and support emotional well-being through evidence-based breathwork, brainwave education, and trauma-informed practices — including meditation, yoga, reframing, and tactical mind-body practices.

Instructors: Pat Armitage (South Walton Fire District) & Joey Alexander (Panama City Beach FD)
Limit: 20

Designed for step-up, newly promoted, and experienced command officers: practical tips and proven processes to improve fireground command, command simulations, and constructive tactical/strategic discussion focused on decision-making, communication, and incident management.

Instructors: Assistant Chief Chris Kidder (South Walton Fire District) & Fire Chief Shannon Stone (Midway Fire District)
Limit: 10

Description, instructor(s), and participant limit coming soon.