Upcoming Training Events
Upcoming Events & Training
Saturday - February 7, 2026
Instructor Spotlight: Engine Company Work That Matters
Join the Aurora Fire Foundation for a day of solid tactics, hard-earned lessons, and straight talk on leadership. We are bringing together a true fire service legend and top-tier local instructors for a symposium designed to shape the future of the fire ground.
The Lineup:
👉 Chief Mike Lombardo: Mastering "The Five Points of Command" to control the chaos.
👉 Tyler Smith: "Stretching for Rescue" - Engine company tactics that support the search.
👉 Jason Haley: "Search 3.0" - Aggressive, TIC-driven search techniques backed by modern data.
👉 Tom Johnson & Craig Stalowy: "The Standard: Wake - Work - Win" -Eliminating excuses and executing with purpose.
Your ticket includes a full day of training, breakfast, lunch, and a hosted happy hour with the speakers to wrap up the day.
🗓 Date: February 7, 2026 | 9a – 6p
📍 Location: 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO
🎟 Cost: $125 (Includes meals & happy hour)
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Monday & Tuesday - February 9 & 10, 2026
Wednesday & Thursday - February 11 & 12, 2026
Master the V8 Incident Qualification System (IQS) with the Experts
The Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) is teaming up with the Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy (CWFIMA) for a premier training opportunity. We are excited to announce that we are bringing the Head of IQS to Colorado Springs to lead two comprehensive training sessions.
This course is designed for all agency, cooperator, and fire department IQS users who want to streamline their qualification management. Whether you need a refresher on the basics or a deep dive into integration, this is your chance to learn directly from the source.
What You Will Learn:
✅ Basics & Functions: Master the core user functions of IQS V8.
✅ Efficiency: Learn essential tips, shortcuts, and how to troubleshoot error messages.
✅ Advanced Reporting: Get the most out of your data.
✅ Integration: Understanding the link between IQS, IRWIN, and IROC.
Event Details:
🗓 Dates (Choose one session): Feb. 9-10 OR Feb. 11-12, 2026
📍 Location: Marriott Tech Center (5580 Tech Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919)
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Sunday - February 22, 2026
Denver Fire Department - Elevator Rescue Class
The Denver Fire Department is hosting a specialized course focused on safety-driven operations for victim removal from stalled elevators.
This class provides comprehensive training on both hydraulic and electric traction elevators. Through a mix of class discussion and practical exercises, students will learn how to safely manage complex rescue scenarios involving stalled cars.
Course Topics & Exercises Include:
Access Methods: Keying, poling, and rope access to the elevator.
Operational Tactics: Cartop operations and hydraulic drift management.
Victim Removal: Through-the-hatch removal and car-to-car transfers.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Sunday, February 22
⏰ Time: 0800 – 1800
📍 Location: Denver, Colorado
🥪 Meals: Lunch is provided
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Wednesday - March 11, 2026
CFTOA Fire/EMS Recruitment Day
Calling All Recruitment Officers: Are you looking for the best and brightest to join your agency? Aims Community College is hosting their Spring 2026 Fire/EMS Recruitment Day, and they want you there to represent your department.
This event is the perfect opportunity to meet with current students, showcase your department's culture, and provide professional insight to the next wave of industry pros. Don't miss this chance to scout quality recruits from the Aims Public Safety Institute program.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Aims Public Safety Institute, Room 180 (CPAT Bay) – Windsor
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Friday - March 13, 2026
IFC I & II Exam Readiness Class
Struggling with the ICC Fire Inspector exam? You are not alone. This course is designed to cut through the confusion and teach you how to think like the test, not just know the code.
Join instructors Michael Gates (25+ years fire service experience) and Wayne Krzemien for a strategy-focused workshop. Instead of traditional memorization, you will learn exam-focused strategies, smart navigation, and reference mastery to confidently pass Fire Inspector I or II.
Michael Gates: brings decades of enforcement experience and a deep understanding of how the ICC evaluates knowledge.
Wayne Krzemien: offers the practical, student-focused perspective, having successfully passed his exams on the first attempt using these exact methods.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: March 13th, 2026
⏰ Time: 0800 – 1700
📍 Location: Falcon Fire Department - 7030 Old Meridian Road, Falcon
💲 Cost: FREE!!!
📘 Required Materials: Please bring your 2021 IFC & 2021 IBC.
👔 Attire: AHJ Inspector Attire
🍔 Food: Plenty of food locations nearby
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Week of - 5/11 - 5/15, 2026
Week of - 5/18 - 5/22, 2026
DFD - Tecnical Rescue Certification
The Denver Fire Department is offering an intensive 80-hour certification course designed for serious rescue practitioners.
This immersive program covers five critical disciplines of special operations, providing students with the skills needed to handle complex technical rescue scenarios. Over the course of two weeks, participants will train on:
Rope Rescue: Vertical systems and patient packaging.
Confined Space Rescue: Access and recovery in restricted environments.
Breaking and Breaching: Gaining access through structural barriers.
Structural Collapse Shoring: Stabilizing compromised structures.
Trench Rescue: Safe operations in earth collapse scenarios.
Event Details:
🗓 Dates: May 11–15, 2026 AND May 18–22, 2026 (80-hour course) ⏱
📍 Location: Denver Fire Department Training Facilities
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