October 16-18, 2023 Tactical Deviation in Fireground Operations Conference, Pensacola Beach, Florida

Are you seeking innovative approaches to fireground tactics and leadership? Look no further! The Tactical Deviation in Fireground Operations Conference, scheduled for October 16-18, 2023, is a must-attend event for firefighters, fire officers, and chief officers alike. Join Chief Curt Isakson as he unveils his groundbreaking program, “Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making for the Fireground.”

Chief Isakson regularly responds to multiple fire incidents within a single day. It is more likely for him to be dispatched to a working fire than not. It is this extensive experience and vision that have led to the creation of this carefully crafted program that will redefine your understanding of fire scene command and control. Tactical Deviation is all about recognizing when traditional tactics are not working and making conscious, circumstance-driven decisions to save lives, and property.

During this immersive 2.5-day conference, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Chief Isakson, a 30+ year veteran of the fire service. He has worked in various settings, from volunteer to career departments, in urban, suburban, rural, and countywide environments. With his expertise, you’ll gain insights that can’t be found elsewhere. He leads default aggressive firefighters who have made several civilian rescues in the last few years.

[Default Aggressive is not Bad, Jocko will fill you in on the meaning, Watch the Video.]

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The event takes place at the newly opened Fairfield Inn & Suites on Pensacola Beach, providing a stunning beachfront location for your learning experience. The program runs from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday and continues from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, ensuring a deep dive into the subject matter.

But here’s the best part: the conference registration fee is only $99. Yes, you read that right. For less than a hundred dollars, you can access this exclusive event. Hotel rooms are available starting at just $149 per night, including free parking and a complimentary breakfast.

Ready to transform your fireground operations? Click the link below to register and access more information about the Tactical Deviation Conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge.

Elevate Your Firefighting Career with CFT 100 Club Membership Only $900.00

Take your firefighting career to new heights with County Fire Tactics’ exclusive CFT 100 Club Membership for only $900.00. This exceptional opportunity offers you access to four fire conferences held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Florida, where you will learn from the best in the industry.

You’ll be able to gain valuable insights and enhance your skills alongside other professionals, elevating your expertise to the next level. Whether you attend all four conferences or send different team members to each, you’ll enjoy discounted hotel room rates starting as low as $100.00 along with complimentary hotel parking and airport shuttle transportation, making your experience stress-free.

Don’t miss out on this chance to invest in your future – register now! This offer is only valid until September 30th, 2023, so act fast and secure your spot today.

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New Release from UL FSRI Live Fire Training Exposure Risks & Control Measures

UL FSRI recently had two peer reviewed journal articles published in Fire Techology, that’s a pretty BIG DEAL! Both articles are related to our research exploring exposure risks and potential control measures during live-fire training. The first article centers on fire dynamics cues and thermal risks generated by different fuel loads, while the second article documents airborne chemical gas exposure risks.  

In this research, the team tested the impact of five different types of wood-based fuel packages in a single-compartment fire-training structure (i.e., a Fire Behavior Lab) and quantified a range of thermal measures and airborne chemical concentrations. The main takeaways include:

  • Different types of wood-based products produced environments with varying consistency in fire dynamics presentation, as well as differences in thermal risks and airborne gas concentrations. This study did not identify a single fuel package that consistently resulted in the lowest thermal or airborne chemical concentrations at the two instructor locations using the Fire Behavior Lab fuel load mounted on the ceiling (we are working on a paper with some of these same fuels used in a ground-based rack, which will be shared as soon as it is available).

  • To promote safety in the immersive training environment, the implementation of administrative control measures that impact the way fire instructors operate in this prop (e.g., students/instructors staying lower in the observation area, remaining farther from the fire, moving rear instructor outside the prop (when feasible) and limiting prolonged exposure) can be effective at reducing risk.

  • Characterizing the fire dynamics, thermal conditions, and gas concentrations within the Fire Behavioral Lab allows instructors to gain a better understanding of the health and safety hazards associated with the environment, which is essential to consider when balancing the risks and benefits of live fire training. 

This research builds off previous studies from FSRI, including the Study of the Fire Service Training Environment: Safety, Fidelity, and Exposure and the Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Risks on Today’s Training GroundCollaborators for the manuscripts included Kenny Fent from NIOSH and Summer Neumann from UL Solutions, along with technical panel members from 18 fire service and safety organizations around the US.

Water On The Fire Conference August 2024 On Sale Super Early Bird Deal

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Dive into skill enhancement at Water On The Fire Conference 2024, held from August 27th to 29th. Elevate your firefighting capabilities with water delivery insights and weapon selection strategies. Join us at the luxurious Hilton Pensacola Beach, Florida, for three days of expert lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities. Connect with industry leaders, refine techniques, and explore cutting-edge equipment options. This transformative event is a must for firefighters, fire officers, and chief fire officers. Don’t miss the chance to make a splash in your firefighting world. Mark your calendar and secure your spot for August 27-29, 2024.

 

Registration Now Open: Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making Conference, Pensacola Beach October 2023

Tactical Deviation in Fireground Operations Conference

Join Battalion Chief Curt Isakson as he introduces his revolutionary new program, “Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making for the Fireground,” alongside an array of supplementary insights on fireground leadership and tactics.

Experience this exclusive, limited-seating event taking place October 16-18, 2023, at the newly opened Fairfield Inn & Suites on Pensacola Beach.

The program commences from 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Monday and continues from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, making it a immersive 2.5-day journey for only 40 attendees, so register today!





Chief Isakson’s extenstive experience and vision led to the creation, development, and launch of the groundbreaking program, “Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making on the Fireground.” This carefully and precision crafted program not only immerses attendees into a pivotal void within conventional fire scene command and control courses but also sets a new standard for comprehensive training in this domain.

Providing education in Tactical Deviation represents a significant advancement in fire scene command and control training. This new approach to circumstance driven fireground decision-making emphasizes recognizing when to deviate from time-proven tactics. Critical attention is emphasized throughout that departing from an established course or accepted standard must be a conscious decision based on the circumstances at hand and continue to align with the operational priorities of Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Preservation.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL & RECEIVE $99.00 LINK TO REGISTER

CFT Box Alarm followers can secure their registration for just $99 by completing their reservation at Fairfield Inn, then emailing Chief Isakson at CFTactics@gmail.com with a confirmation screenshot. Upon receipt, he will provide an exclusive conference registration link. Priority conference registration is available for those who have reservations at the Fairfield Inn.

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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 a Battalion Chief for Escambia County Fire Rescue in Florida where he has worked for the last 21 years. Before his time with Escambia, Curt was a Company Officer with the Pensacola Fire Department assigned to Heavy Rescue 31 for 9 years.

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Registration Now Open: Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making Conference, Pensacola Beach October 2023

Tactical Deviation in Fireground Operations Conference

Join Battalion Chief Curt Isakson as he introduces his revolutionary new program, “Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making for the Fireground,” alongside an array of supplementary insights on fireground leadership and tactics.

Experience this exclusive, limited-seating event taking place October 16-18, 2023, at the newly opened Fairfield Inn & Suites on Pensacola Beach.

The program commences from 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Monday and continues from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, making it a immersive 2.5-day journey for only 40 attendees, so register today!

Chief Isakson’s extenstive experience and vision led to the creation, development, and launch of the groundbreaking program, “Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making on the Fireground.” This carefully and precision crafted program not only immerses attendees into a pivotal void within conventional fire scene command and control courses but also sets a new standard for comprehensive training in this domain.

Providing education in Tactical Deviation represents a significant advancement in fire scene command and control training. This new approach to circumstance driven fireground decision-making emphasizes recognizing when to deviate from time-proven tactics. Critical attention is emphasized throughout that departing from an established course or accepted standard must be a conscious decision based on the circumstances at hand and continue to align with the operational priorities of Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Preservation.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL & RECEIVE $99.00 LINK TO REGISTER

CFT Box Alarm followers can secure their registration for just $99 by completing their reservation at Fairfield Inn, then emailing Chief Isakson at CFTactics@gmail.com with a confirmation screenshot. Upon receipt, he will provide an exclusive conference registration link. Priority conference registration is available for those who have reservations at the Fairfield Inn.

FAIRFIELD INN
FROM $149+

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16 Via De Luna Drive

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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 a Battalion Chief for Escambia County Fire Rescue in Florida where he has worked for the last 21 years. Before his time with Escambia, Curt was a Company Officer with the Pensacola Fire Department assigned to Heavy Rescue 31 for 9 years.

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BUNKER PANTS!!

Requesting anyone that will choose the Can Confidence

Track or Engine Tracks to bring bunker pants. Coat is optional.

Decided that pants will be a good idea for advancing lines.

Volleyball knee pads are sometimes a help too.

Regardless we will work with you. Trying to manage safety & heat, while still providing the best possible training. NO AIRPACKS. NO AIRPACKS. Most everything else will be fine with work gloves and work/duty boots.

Thanks Curt Isakson

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CFT AIRPORT SHUTTLE REQUEST URBAN TO SUBURBAN 2023

County Fire Tactics sponsored airport shuttles will get attendees to and from the Pensacola Airport on Monday, and Friday only.

If you are arriving after 6:30 pm on Monday, please complete the registration. Depending on the total number of later arriving attendees, shuttle operation times may be extended.

In the past we have also used registration info from later arriving attendees to connect you with other later arriving attendees to rideshare upon arrival. Lastly, it allows you to be connected with fellow attendees that might be stranded in the same connecting airport. This seems to be occurring more frequently with later arriving flights and current airlines challenges.

ALL (Attendee, Spouse, Children) MUST complete a registration below. HUGE number of attendees, spouses, & families attending. We must report passenger counts to ensure the proper number of buses. There are only so many seats on the buses.

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CFT encourages an earlier arrival on Monday for all attendees & spouses if possible to ensure smooth conference check-in, hotel check-in, and be ready for the start of the Urban to Suburban 2023 on Tuesday morning.

  • Monday, 08/21/2023, arrivals will locate a Dream Catcher Shuttle outside Baggage Claim 3 at Pensacola International Airport.
  • Monday, 08/21/2023, courtesy shuttle service operational times are 11:00am to 6:30pm. But may start as early as 9:00am if large amounts of attendees & spouses are arriving early.
  • Friday, 08/25/2023, departures will locate a Dream Catcher Shuttle outside the Hilton Hotel lobby.

  • Friday, 08/25/2023, shuttle service on Friday morning will begin very early to ensure your arrival at the Pensacola Airport. Shuttle service historically begins before 04:00 am to ensure attendees on time arrival for early flights.
  • Friday, 08/25/2023, registered attendees will be assigned a specific shuttle departure time based on your flight departure time.

By completing the form below you are providing CFT the best data on passenger loads so we can provide our attendees a high level of service.

Command & Control Success: When to Deviate from Foundational Tactics, Firehouse Magazine August 2023, Chief Curt Isakson

View my latest article from the Command & Control Success column within the August 2023 issue of Firehouse Magazine entitled When to Deviate from Foundational Tactics. Ready to go beyond the magazine article? Keep reading, Chief Ike has you covered.

In October 2023, Battalion Chief Curt Isakson will present a three day groundbreaking conference program, Tactical Deviation: Circumstance Driven Decision Making for the Fireground, on Pensacola Beach Florida at the brand new Fairfield Inn & Suites. This limited seating learning opportunity is designed to address a critical gap in traditional fire scene command and control courses.

Providing education in Tactical Deviation represents a significant advancement in fire scene command and control training. This new approach to circumstance driven fireground decision-making emphasizes recognizing when to deviate from time-proven tactics.

Critical attention is emphasized throughout that departing from an established course or accepted standard must be a conscious decision based on the circumstances at hand and continue to align with the operational priorities of Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Preservation.

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