Firefighter Educational Opportunities Pensacola Beach 2026
Two Elite Programs: February Engine/Truck & March CFT Fire School
Stop watching and start doing. Gain the tactical mastery and confidence needed for the modern fireground with 30+ hours of Hands-On Training.
View Programs & RegisterTwo brand-new, high-impact programs are now open for registration, offering the most intensive, realistic, and career-changing training available. If professional growth, tactical mastery, and leadership development are priorities, these opportunities are essential.
CFT Fire School (50-Hour HOT Class)
Target: Firefighters seeking comprehensive tactical mastery.
- Dates: March 29 (Evening Kickoff) – April 3, 2026.
- Focus: 60% Hands-On Training (30+ HOT hours).
- Location: Hilton Pensacola Beach.
- Investment: Early Rate $650 / Standard $850.
Engine & Truck Company Training Program
Target: Firefighters and Officers refining company operations.
- Dates: February 3 – 5, 2026.
- Focus: Engine Lines, Forcible Entry, Ventilation, Search.
- Location: Fairfield Inn Pensacola Beach (HOT site details provided).
- Investment: Early Rate $350 / Standard $450.
This flagship program is built for firefighters who want a physically demanding, skill-intense, confidence-building experience with over 30 hours dedicated to HOT drills.
Program Details
- Dates: March 29 – April 3, 2026.
- Duration: 50 Hours (60% Hands-On / 40% Lecture).
- Kickoff: Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 PM.
- Location: Hilton Pensacola Beach.
Mandatory Gear: FULL BUNKER GEAR and SCBA/AIRPACK required.
Key Skills Firefighters Will Develop
TRUCK SKILLS:
- Forcible Entry & Exit (Doors, Fortified Doors, Saw Ops).
- Vertical, Horizontal, Forced Ventilation.
- Traditional, VES, Targeted Search Tactics.
ENGINE & RESCUE SKILLS:
- Vertical Fire Attack & Standpipe Operations.
- Stretching, Advancing, & Flowing.
- Rescue of Civilians & Firefighters (RIT/FAST techniques).
CFT Fire School Registration & Investment
Early Investment: $650 | Register Now!Class is limited to 48 students to maximize repetition and instruction quality.
A 3-day program tailored for firefighters and fire officers who want deeper mastery and coordination of company-level operations. Held at the Fairfield Inn, Pensacola Beach.
Engine Company Operations
- Water supply and movement
- Nozzle handling and stream application
- Stretching and advancing lines
- Fire attack strategies
Truck Company Operations
- Forcible entry (basic to heavy duty doors)
- Ventilation tactics (Vertical/Horizontal)
- Aerial operations and ground ladder placement
- Search profiles
Why Officers Must Attend
- Practice Incident Command and scene management.
- Refine Crew Accountability and deployment.
- Master Tactical Assignments and coordinated attack plans.
Engine & Truck School Registration
Early Investment: $350 | Register Now!Pensacola Beach is the ideal training location, offering optimal conditions for hands-on drills and affordable lodging.
March CFT Fire School Venue (Hilton)
The 50-Hour CFT Fire School is held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach.
- FREE Airport Shuttle service provided from PNS (Arrivals 11 am-7 pm Sunday / Departures 3:30 am-1 pm Saturday).
- Discounted Hotel Block available at The Hilton (code in confirmation email).
February Engine & Truck Venue (Fairfield Inn)
The Engine & Truck Company Training Program uses the Fairfield Inn by Marriott for its lecture portion.
- Rooms Starting at $109. Reserve your room directly with the hotel.
- Free Parking is included at the Fairfield Inn property.
Act Now: Secure Your Spot in These Elite 2026 Training Opportunities
These programs are designed to provide an unparalleled training experience. With limited spaces and high demand, registering early is essential to guarantee your spot.
Register for ALL CFT Events HereRegistration Includes:
Registrants will receive credit (dollar for dollar) to any future County Fire Tactics, LLC Conference with no expiration. Please contact cftactics@gmail.com BEFORE the Conference if you can't attend.
Full PPE, SCBA (if required for the program), gloves, boots, and personal hydration supplies. The March CFT Fire School specifically requires FULL BUNKER GEAR and attendees must bring their own AIRPACK and two spare bottles.
Yes. Early group registration is highly recommended due to limited capacity and the low student-to-instructor ratio on the HOT ground.
You should receive an email confirmation that you are registered. Please save your registration confirmation. Check your spam or junk box if you don't see the email. The confirmation email will also contain the discounted hotel room's lodging code.
