Alabama Fire College

Personnel Standards & Education Commission Quarterly Meeting
2024-10-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission
Open to public attendance.
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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.

Fire Service Briefing
2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | 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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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.

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

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
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE
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
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Alabama EMS Challenge (Dothan)
2025-02-26 09:00 - 14:30 | Wiregrass Public Safety Center, 100 Public Safety Way, Dothan, AL, 36303, United States

National Firefighters Training Foundation: Cruel Intentions (Mobile, AL)
2025-02-28 | AL

Fire Marshals Association of Alabama Spring Conference (Guntersville)
2025-03-05 - 2025-03-07 | Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Drive, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Agenda
DUES/REGISTRATION/SPONSOR
Sponsor Letter
Reservations | Alapark

Fire College Weekend (Athens)
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-16 | Leak City (Athens) Training Facility
REGISTER ONLINE: www.alabamafirecollege.org/fcw
Location: Leak City Training Facility, 807 E Sanderfer Road, Athens, AL 35611
Cost: A $25 fee is required* with registration. Some courses require textbooks which are not included with tuition.
Course information: Review course listings at www.alabamafirecollege.org for prerequisites and requirements before submitting the registration form. Registrations cannot be accepted over the phone. Class assignment is final. Classes will not be changed after assignments are made. In-state students only.
Course withdrawal/refund policy: Students who register for courses and fail to attend will be charged the full registration fee. To receive a full refund, all cancellations or withdrawals must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the beginning of class. Students will receive full refunds for courses canceled by the Alabama Fire College.
Class sizes: For safety, the number of students in certain classes is limited.
Age requirement: Minimum age requirement for attending classes is 18.
Dress code: no shorts, tank tops, or sandals allowed.

Course Preferences

Hazardous Materials/WMD – Technician (50hrs): March 7: 5-10pm, March 8: 8am-6pm, March 9: 8am-6pm, March 14: 5-10pm, March 15: 8am-6pm, & March 16: 8am-6pm
Got Big Water? (16hrs): March 15: 8am-5pm & March 16: 8am-5pm
Hybrid EVD (Skills): March 15: 8am-12pm OR March 15: 1pm-5pm OR March 16: 8am-12pm
Peer Support Team Member (16hrs): March 15: 8am-5pm & March 16: 8am-5pm
Grain Bin Rescue (4hrs): March 15: 8am-12pm OR March 15: 1pm-5pm OR March 16: 8am-12pm
Live Fire Drills and Skills: March 15: 8am-12pm OR March 15: 1pm-5pm OR March 16: 8am-12pm

National Firefighters Training Foundation: South Alabama Firefighter H.O.T. Weekend (Fairhope, AL)
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09 | AL

CAFCA: Fire Department Operations, Strategies, and Tactics – A View from Alabama (Birmingham)
2025-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Shelby County 280 Services Building, 19220 US 280, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242, United States
This course targets Fire Officers and Firefighters operating in non-urban environments facing staffing challenges on fireground incidents. This course will not only look at the strategies and tactics view but also the general operation view items such as the whys of what we do. We will have interactive computer simulations throughout the program, with everything presented from the realistic platform of how most of us realistically provide service. Participants will have to participate and focus on the important questions of:

Why are we here today, in this job, in my department?
What is this job?
Who do we/I serve?
Am I doing my best?
Who is at fault?
Why are we paid less?
Why do we provide EMS?
Why do we provide EMS transport?
When did I last train myself, my crew?

Alabama EMS Challenge (Fultondale)
2025-03-12 09:00 - 14:30 | Fultondale Event Center, 2980 Hawkins Lane, Fultondale, AL, 35068, United States

CAFCA: Fire Department Operations, Strategies, and Tactics – A View from Alabama (Trussville)
2025-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Road, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
