Alabama Fire College

Closed (Independence Day)
2024-07-04 | AL
Our offices will be closed on July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.

Fire Service Briefing
2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | via Zoom
The purpose of this meeting is to convey accurate and timely information to Alabama’s fire service community.

Discuss issues, problems, and concerns which impact the fire service.
Facilitate discussion of potential remedies to these problems (crowdsourcing).
Gather and distribute facts that will positively contribute to mitigation efforts.
Convey situational updates that impact Alabama’s fire service.
To leverage the AFC’s position as a state agency to facilitate conversation between cooperating and assisting agencies, entities, and organizations.

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Personnel Standards & Education Commission Quarterly Meeting
2024-07-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission
Open to public attendance.
Learn more.

Alabama EMS Challenge (Prattville)
2024-08-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Prattville Fire Department, 201 Gin Shop Hill Rd, Prattville, AL, 36067
Free, Physician-Led Continuing Education for EMS Providers & Nurses

Lecture: 9am – If you can’t attend in person, you can join the lecture on Microsoft Teams for the same credit.
Lunch provided! 11am
Lab (12pm): Skills lab

Location: Prattville Fire Department, 201 Gin Shop Hill Rd, Prattville, AL 36067

Community Risk Reduction Workshop
2024-09-06 | Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission
Join us for a day of networking and learning with the Fire College, as we discuss the new class for the operation of and opportunities to utilize the AFC Safety House.
*subject to change

Personnel Standards & Education Commission Quarterly Work Session
2024-10-15, 2025-01-21 12:30 - 17:00 | Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission

Alabama EMS Challenge (Gulf Shores)
2024-10-23 09:00 - 14:30 | Gulf Shores Fire & Rescue Station #1, 1921 West 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
Free, Physician-Led Continuing Education for EMS Providers & Nurses

Lecture (9am): If you can’t attend in person, you can join the lecture on Microsoft Teams for the same credit.

Lunch provided! 11am
Lab (12pm): Skills lab

Closed (Veterans Day)
2024-11-11 | AL
﻿Our offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Alabama EMS Challenge (Orange Beach)
2024-11-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Orange Beach Convention Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach, 36561
Free, Physician-Led Continuing Education for EMS Providers & Nurses
Alabama State EMS Conference, Orange Beach Convention Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Lecture: If you can’t attend in person, you can join the lecture on Microsoft Teams for the same credit.

National Firefighters Training Foundation: Stretching and Operating the Initial Attack Line, Keeping It Simple (Mobile, AL)
2024-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | AL
Stretching and Operating the Initial Attack Line, Keeping It Simple
Instructor: Daryl Liggins (Oakland, CA)

Closed (Thanksgiving)
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29 | AL
Our offices will be closed November 27-29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

National Firefighters Training Foundation: Truck Operations: Beyond the Back Step (Mobile, AL)
2024-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | AL
Truck Operations: Beyond the Back Step
Instructor: Brandon Lewis (Atlanta, GA)

Closed (Christmas & New Year's Day)
2024-12-24 - 2025-01-01 | AL
Our offices will be closed on December 24, 2024 thru January 1, 2025 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. We will reopen on January 2, 2025.

National Firefighters Training Foundation: Training in "The Burg" Fire Conference (Hattiesburg, MS)
2025-01-04 - 2025-01-05 | AL

Alabama EMS Challenge (Enterprise)
2025-01-15 09:00 - 14:30 | First United Methodist Church Enterprise, 217 South Main Street, Enterprise, AL, 36330, United States
Free, Physician-Led Continuing Education for EMS Providers & Nurses
Hosted by Enterprise Rescue at First United Methodist Church, 217 South Main Street, Enterprise, AL 36330.
Come in person or join via MS Teams for the same credit. We now offer Physician CMEs and Nursing CEUs too!
Lecture: If you can’t attend in person, you can join the lecture on Microsoft Teams for the same credit.

9am: Winter Cases of Resuscitation with Dr. Ferguson
10am: Emergency Endocrine for EMS with Dr. Heudebert, UAB EM Resident
Lunch provided
12pm: Skills lab: Pit-Crew CPR, Airway Management, Mega-Code scenarios

JOINTLY SPONSORED: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the partnership of the University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine, Alabama EMS Challenge, Alabama Fire College and BREMSS. The UASOM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this Regularly Scheduled Series for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Alabama School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

Closed (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.'s Birthday)
2025-01-20 | AL
Our offices will be closed on January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.

Alabama EMS Challenge (Birmingham)
2025-01-22 09:00 - 14:30 | Birmingham Fire & Rescue: Station 1, 1808 Seventh Ave. North, Birmingham, United States
Free, Physician-Led Continuing Education for EMS Providers & Nurses
Come in person or join via MS Teams for the same credit. We now offer Physician CMEs and Nursing CEUs too!
Lecture: If you can’t attend in person, you can join the lecture on Microsoft Teams for the same credit.

9am: Regional Updates and Critical Thinking: Cases in Resuscitation with Dr. Ferguson
10am: Post Resuscitative Care with Dr. Heudebert, UAB EM Resident
Lunch provided
12pm: Skills lab: Pit-Crew CPR, Airway Management, Mega-Code scenarios

JOINTLY SPONSORED: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the partnership of the University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine, Alabama EMS Challenge, Alabama Fire College and BREMSS. The UASOM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this Regularly Scheduled Series for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Alabama School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

National Firefighters Training Foundation: Initial Actions At Large Residential Structures (Mobile, AL)
2025-01-28 | AL

Managing Operations for Aspiring & Current Company Officers with Captain Bill Gustin (Vestavia Hills)
2025-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
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This course is designed for aspiring and current company officers looking to sharpen their leadership, management, and operational skills in the fire service. Led by Captain Bill Gustin, a 49-year veteran of the Fire Service, the course draws on his extensive experience to provide practical insights and strategies that address the unique challenges faced by company officers. Captain Gustin shares lessons learned from his career to guide participants through common hurdles in managing teams, making decisions under pressure, fostering effective communication, and ensuring operational success. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, attendees will gain valuable knowledge on navigating the complexities of leadership in dynamic, high-stress environments.

ISO – Public Protection Classifications (Hoover)
2025-02-10 09:00 - 15:30 | The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Galleria Circle, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Register online!

Alabama EMS Challenge (Trussville)
2025-02-12 09:00 - 14:30 | Trussville Fire & Rescue, 421 Cherokee Dr, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Free, Physician-Led Continuing Education for EMS Providers & Nurses
Come in person or join via MS Teams for the same credit. We now offer Physician CMEs and Nursing CEUs too!
Lecture: If you can’t attend in person, you can join the lecture on Microsoft Teams for the same credit.

9am: Lectures
Lunch provided
12pm: Skills lab

JOINTLY SPONSORED: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the partnership of the University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine, Alabama EMS Challenge, Alabama Fire College and BREMSS. The UASOM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this Regularly Scheduled Series for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Alabama School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

AFFC's Assisting Individuals in Crisis Training Event (Mobile)
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-25 | American Red Cross – Mobile, 35 N Sage Avenue, Mobile, AL, 36607, United States
REGISTER
