BATTALION CHIEF BOOT CAMP CHIEF FIRE OFFICER DEVELOPMENT
Based on the strong number of inquiries we’ve received, we’ve added a FINAL November 2026 offering of the Battalion Chief Boot Camp Cohort Learning Program at the Hilton Pensacola Beach.
Battalion Chief Boot Camp is a premier Battalion Chief Training and Chief Fire Officer Development Cohort Learning Program delivered by Chief Isakson and special guest Chief Officer partners over FIVE DAYS from 8:00am–5:00pm and at times beyond.
The ONE OF A KIND, 50-hour Battalion Chief Leadership & Tactics Training event will take place November 13th – 19th, 2026 in Pensacola Beach, Florida at the Hilton Pensacola Beach.
BCBC November ’26 will enhance even the most experienced Command Officer and those seeking advanced Chief Officer Development.
Check-in Starts Sunday November 12th, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
This seventy attendee cohort learning concept is about MAXIMIZING every moment, Sunday Night through Saturday Morning.
Be ready and willing for a 100% ALL IN, classroom participation learning experience, inclusive social learning experience, and opportunity for attendees to form a professional networking group focused on Fire Service Leadership and Battalion Chief Development.
After class continue to build your Chief Officer skills, leadership decision-making, and command presence, while continuing to share experiences together.
STRONG COMMAND MAXIMIZES STRONG TACTICS NEW VIDEO BELOW
Throughout the week Chief Isakson will share his successes and failures based on over 20+ years of real-world experience as a line Battalion Chief in a Metro County responding to ALL FIRES on-duty, and sometimes off-duty.
This real-world approach to Battalion Chief Training and Command-Level Fireground Leadership is what sets this program apart.
View a glimpse of Chief Ike’s command and control in this video below.
GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT CHIEF CURT ISAKSON
Curt “Ike” Isakson is a 30+ year veteran of the fire service, professional speaker, motivator, educator, and consultant with experience working in volunteer, career, and combination departments in urban, suburban, rural, and countywide settings.
He is currently the Deputy Chief of Operations for Bay County Emergency Services. Previously, he served over 20 years with Escambia County Fire Rescue as a line Battalion Chief. Before that, Curt was a Company Officer with the Pensacola Fire Department assigned to Heavy Rescue 31 for 9 years.
His experience directly supports this Chief Fire Officer Development and Battalion Chief Training Program, providing attendees with real-world leadership insight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Battalion Chief Boot Camp Cohort Learning Program is a 50-hour Battalion Chief Training and Chief Fire Officer Development program designed to enhance command-level leadership, tactical decision-making, and fireground performance through intensive classroom participation and networking.
The BCBC November 2026 will be held from November 13th to 19th, 2026 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach in Pensacola Beach, Florida, with check-in starting Sunday, November 12th at 3:00 PM.
The program is led by Chief Isakson, a 30+ year fire service veteran and current Deputy Chief of Operations for Bay County Emergency Services, with extensive experience in Battalion Chief leadership and Fire Officer development.
The program maximizes learning through full classroom participation, social learning, and professional networking, creating a highly immersive Chief Officer Development experience.
Attendees gain real-world command insight, leadership development, and continued peer-to-peer learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
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