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Two May days In Michigan

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People Before Water & Tactics Put Out Fires.

Two Days with Chief Ike in Clinton Township, MI

If you’ve been in this job long enough, you already know—this isn’t about chasing fire. It’s about making the right decisions when it matters most.

In just under two weeks, Curt “Ike” Isakson is bringing that message to Clinton Township for two full days of real-world, no-nonsense training.

This isn’t theory. This is experience earned over 30+ years in the fire service—urban, rural, volunteer, career, and everything in between.

What You’ll Get!

People Before Water & Tactics Put Out Fires.

That’s not just a slogan—it’s the mindset shift that separates average operations from effective ones.

Over these two days, you’ll dig into:

  • Tactical decision-making that actually supports your strategic priorities
  • Operating effectively across different staffing levels
  • Real-world fireground thinking you can take back to your department immediately
  • The “why” behind what we do—not just the “what”

Expect a mix of motivation and instruction that hits home whether you’re riding the front seat or still learning the job.

Why These Classes Matter!

Firefighting is evolving—but the fundamentals don’t change.

What does change is how well we apply them under pressure.

Chief Ike has built a reputation across the fire service for cutting through the noise and getting back to what works. His ability to connect experience with action is what makes this class different.

You’re not just sitting in a classroom—you’re sharpening your mindset alongside other firefighters who care about doing the job right.

And that’s where the real value kicks in:
the conversations, the shared experiences, and the network you build while you’re there.

Event Details

Dates: May 16th & 17th
Time: 0900 – 1700

Location:
Macomb Community College – East Campus
21901 Dunham Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48036

Hosted by: Macomb County CTC

Lock In Your Spot

Seats are limited, and classes like this fill up for a reason.

If you’re serious about improving your fireground decision-making—and surrounding yourself with others who are too—this is where you need to be.

👉 Register now on SMOKE and secure your spot.

Our Fallen Brother, Captain Jared Sasnett, Contribute To The Family

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This past Saturday morning, Bay County Emergency Services lost one of our own.

Captain Jared Sasnett was struck from behind while driving to work—less than half a mile from his fire station. His brothers and sisters responded to the scene, doing everything they could for one of their own. Jared was transported by his BCES brothers & sisters to Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

For more than 13 years, Jared served Bay County with dedication, humility, and pride. He was a firefighter, a leader, and a brother. Most importantly, he was a husband to Christina and a father to four daughters who now face an unimaginable loss.

This week, we’ve seen the strength of the fire service family—apparatus lined up in honor, crews standing watch, and a county united in grief and respect. That support matters. But his family will need continued support in the days, months, and years ahead.

We’re asking our County Fire Tactics Box Alarm Followers & Family to consider contributing in any way you can to support Captain Sasnett’s wife and daughters.

Please consider taking care of one of our own https://short.fo/help-the-sasnett-family

Chief Ike Weekly Scrap 350 Tonight!

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𝗜’𝗠 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗣 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧🎙️𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠❓

Looking forward to sharing some big news, real-life lessons, and a few stories from the job.

It feels GREAT to be back doing what we love — going to jobs… real fires. We are the lucky ones.

Grateful to be working alongside outstanding people at Bay County, Florida Emergency Services and the surrounding departments.

A lot is coming to the Panama City Beach area — stay tuned.

👉 Tune in tonight and join the conversation to stay in the fight‼️

https://short.fo/chief-ike-scrap-350

COBC & BCBC Airport Shuttle Schedule Posted

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🚐 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚

The updated shuttle schedule for tomorrow morning is now posted. Please take a moment to check your assigned departure time.

As a quick reminder—shuttle assignments are released after 3:00 PM as outlined during your registration. This process helps ensure smooth operations and accurate scheduling for everyone.

We appreciate your patience and professionalism in sticking to the process you agreed to when you registered.

🌐 https://CountyFireTactics.com

NOW HIRING FF/EMT BAY COUNTY FLORIDA, PANAMA CITY AREA

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Are you ready to join a flourishing organization? Bay County is now also recruiting Firefighter/EMT’s for their countywide emergency services department covering Fire, EMS, Surf Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Management.

Seize You Moment to become part of Bay County Emergency Services.

https://short.fo/bay-co-ff-emt CLOSES 3/19/26

https://short.fo/bay-co-ff-medic CLOSES 3/19/26

Where Fire Officer Leadership & Family Meets the Beach, COBC 2026

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Most fire conferences focus on one thing: information. Command Officer Boot Camp (COBC) 2026 was built for something bigger — developing fire officers who lead well on the street and at home.

From March 30 through April 3, 2026, fire officers from across North America will gather at the Hilton Pensacola Beach for five days of leadership, tactics, strategy, and real conversations — all set against the backdrop of the Gulf Coast.

COBC isn’t a vacation disguised as training, and it isn’t another windowless ballroom conference. It’s a deliberately structured, family-friendly fire officer development week that recognizes a simple truth: when officers grow, their families feel it too.

BUILT FOR THE REALITIES OF COMMAND – Whether you’re a firefighter preparing for promotion, a company officer running calls, or a chief officer responsible for people and policy, COBC is designed around the realities you face every shift.

The week blends:

  • Fire officer and company officer leadership
  • Fireground strategy and first-due command decision-making
  • Occupancy-driven tactics and real case studies
  • Communication, culture, and kitchen-table conversations
  • Mental health, marriage, and the personal weight of leadership

This is leadership training that respects firehouse culture while challenging officers to step forward with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

A MILITARY-INFLUENCED MINDSET – APPLIED TO THE FIRE SERVICE COBC 2026 is influenced by the Military Heritage Training 850 mindset of Florida’s Gulf Coast — where mission clarity, disciplined communication, and honest debriefs are standard.

At COBC, officers explore how concepts like brief, execute, debrief translate directly to:

  • Setting clear intent as the first-due officer
  • Communicating expectations under stress
  • Leading after-action conversations that actually improve performance

These aren’t abstract ideas — they’re repeatable habits officers take back to their crews.

LEADERSHIP THAT INCLUDES YOUR FAMILY One of the most powerful parts of COBC is what happens outside the classroom.

With a family-friendly daily schedule, spouse registration options, nightly socials, and built-in breaks, COBC creates space for:

  • Conversations between officers and their spouses
  • Family time on the beach between sessions
  • Informal networking that builds lifelong professional relationships

Many attendees say this is the first training event where their family truly understood why leadership matters — and what it costs.

UNMATCHED VALUE & INTENTIONAL DESIGN COBC 2026 delivers five full days of instruction for under $500, with beachfront hotel rooms starting at just $129. Complimentary airport shuttles, networking events, and local discounts are included — making this one of the best values in professional fire officer development.

Led by Curt Isakson and a respected lineup of fire officers and chiefs from across the country, COBC continues to set the standard for meaningful, relevant, and human-centered leadership training.

YOUR SEAT IS WAITING

If you’re ready to sharpen your command presence, strengthen your relationships, and return to the firehouse with renewed clarity — Command Officer Boot Camp 2026 is where it happens.

Pensacola Beach, Florida, March 30 – April 3, 2026, REGISTER NOW and join us on the sand.

Help Us Out, Elkhart Brass, Coolest Thing Contest

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Our friends at Elkhart Brass are in the Final 4 for the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Contest with a 7/8″ XD Smooth Bore! Please vote at the link below and help them get to the finals❗

https://short.fo/vote-elkhart-coolest-thing

ODP & BCBC 2026 Pensacola Airport Shuttle Registration Open

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Airport Shuttle Registration Click Here

County Fire Tactics (CFT) is excited to offer sponsored airport shuttle services for attendees and registered spouses traveling to and from the Pensacola International Airport during the upcoming conference. To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience, please review the details and complete the registration form below. The shuttle will only operate on Sunday 1/4 and Saturday 1/10.


 

 

March 2026 Fire Officer Leadership & Tactics, 40-hours

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Seats are filling quickly for the CFT Leadership, Training & Tactics for Officers program, and this is one event fire officers should not wait on.

This five-day, 40-hour program is built for current and step-up fire officers who want to sharpen their leadership, strengthen training culture, and improve fireground decision-making. From leading roll calls and building meaningful drills to understanding first-, second-, and third-due tactics, this course focuses on the skills officers actually use on shift—not theory.

Participants will dive into initial command decision making and transfer to the next arriving Fire Officer or Chief Officer, real-world incident scenarios, and lessons learned from critical fires that continue to shape the modern fire service. A dedicated hands-on training day reinforces how to manage and execute effective training without unnecessary complexity.

Held March 30 – April 3, 2026 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, this program combines serious professional development with an environment that encourages focus, networking, and growth.

If you’re preparing for promotion, newly wearing bugles, or responsible for leading crews through complex incidents, this program delivers tools you can take back to your firehouse immediately.

Registration is limited, and demand is strong.

If this aligns with where you are in your career, now is the time to secure your seat. Register Below!

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