November 9–13, 2026 • Pensacola Beach, Florida
IHROC 2026 Full Schedule
Classroom Lectures • Mayday Monday • Hands-On Training (HOT)
Comprehensive 5-day agenda connecting classroom case studies, practical stairwell evolutions, 14-station wet circuits, and the Time-to-Task research study.
Mayday Monday
From Lessons Learned to Lessons Applied
Monday, November 9, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Morning Lineup
30 min
40 min
25 min
25 min
25 min
25 min
40 min
15 min
15 min
60 min
Afternoon Lineup
20 min
15 min
25 min
25 min
25 min
40 min
20 min
15 min
15 min
25 min
15 min
*Speaking slots include introductions and transitions.
Tuesday Schedule
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
2 hours shared
2 hours
1 hour
1 hour 45 min
1 hour 45 min
Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
1 hour 40 min
1 hour 40 min
45 min
1 hour
1 hour 10 min
1 hour 10 min shared
1 hour 10 min
Thursday Schedule
Thursday, November 12, 2026
1 hour 30 min
1 hour
1 hour 30 min
1 hour
1 hour 45 min
1 hour 45 min
Friday Schedule
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time to be confirmed
1 hour
— Gerald Mann, Thomas Phillip, Justin Lange, Dr. Katherine Lamb, Martin Rafacz
Time to be confirmed
IHROC Hands-On Training (HOT) Programme
The HOT programme connects classroom learning directly with practical drills, operational methods, and the ongoing Time-to-Task operational study.
Dry Drill
Dry HOT — Hilton Hotel Stairwells
Focuses on stairwell operations and practical deployment drills executed without flowing water, emphasizing positioning and line management.
Wet Course
Wet HOT — 14-Station Obstacle Course
A circuit of 14 drill stations focused on water delivery, equipment deployment, tactical troubleshooting, and timed operational performance.
Science & Methods
Science Dry HOT and Operational Methods
Practical exploration of the scientific principles behind firefighting tactics and the specific methods used to execute them without flowing water.
Specialty Tactics
Wet HOT Specialty Tactics
Practical, high-flow application of specialty tactics and specialized standpipe equipment while advancing and discharging water.
Voluntary Early-Morning Time-to-Task Stair Climb
Drill Card 23: Extended Stair Climb
Extended Stair Climb sessions will take place before morning classroom lectures begin at 8:00 a.m. Participation is completely voluntary; specific mornings and start times will be confirmed.
10-Story Climb Evaluation: Two Comparative Approaches
Climbing 10 stories in full protective firefighting gear and equipment.
Climbing 10 stories with gear modified or reconfigured for the physical ascent.
Study Purpose: The exercise compares elapsed time required against the physical demands of each approach, helping participants examine how climbing methods directly impact tactical readiness to work immediately upon arrival on the fire floor.
Commit to the 2026 Study
Seats are limited for both the Mayday Monday intensive and the 4-day practical HOT circuits. Reserve your place on Pensacola Beach.
