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Water On The Fire Conference 2025
November 10-14, 2025 | Hilton Pensacola Beach, Florida
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About the Conference
This 5-day program is about building and utilizing the best attack package for your organization. From water supply to pump operations, with final details of water mapping. Attendees will learn the best ways to maximize all types of water supply and water application based on all staffing models.
The program will cover topics like Tenders/Tankers supporting hydrants and when to leave your pump to tank open so you can get the initial attack using both hydrant & tank water together. The latest on hose and nozzle selection will be available to evaluate.
Throughout the conference, attendees will learn about everything from water supply systems to nozzle streams and all the components in between. Firefighters, Fire Officers, and Fire Chiefs will leave this conference with the knowledge, skills, and resources to be able to apply these resources at their individual fire department based on their own unique setting and staffing.
Hands-On Sessions
Hands-On (HOT) sessions will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Attendees may choose upon arrival between the lecture-only series or the Hands-On sessions.
***All attendees will register for their HOT tracks at check-in.
Hands-On Tracks Include:
- Brass Tacks Hard-ER Facts
- Stretching & Flowing
- Fire Attack
- Truck Operations & The Can
- Big Water Attack
- Hoseloads & Deployments
- UL/FRSI Water Mapping
- Fire Attack & UL/FRSI Research - Classroom
Hands-On Training (HOT) Rotations
HOT sessions run Tuesday through Thursday. Attendees will be split into groups and will rotate through the available sessions.
Lecture Sessions
Monday through Friday are dedicated to classroom-style sessions covering a wide range of topics from water dynamics to fireground tactics. Select a day to view the detailed agenda. Please note: speaker order and timing may flex to accommodate instructor availability or conference needs.
Meet the Instructors
The instructor lineup for the Water On The Fire Conference is comprised of passionate firefighters who love the job! The instructors come from urban, suburban, and rural communities, and have years of credible, vetted, and trusted fire duty experience they will share throughout the conference.
Brent Brooks
Captain, Toronto Fire Services
Jimmy Davis
Captain, Chicago Fire Department
Todd Edwards
Captain (Ret.), Atlanta Fire Department
Rob Fisher
Battalion Chief (Ret.), Snohomish Co. Fire WA
Clyde Gordon
District Chief (Ret.), Houston Fire Department
Joey Hayes
Product Specialist
Key Hose
Jerry Herbst
Director of Municipal Markets, Elkhart Brass
Curt Isakson
Battalion Chief (Ret.), Escambia Co. Fire
Frank Leeb
Managing Director, FRCE; Deputy Assistant Chief (Ret.), FDNY
Chris Martin
V.P. of Marketing
Elkhart Brass
Ray McCormack
Lieutenant (Ret.), FDNY
Andy Plofkin
Director of North America Regional Sales, Elkhart Brass
Dennis Reilly
Fire Chief (Ret.), Pittsburg KS
Steve Robertson
Lieutenant, Columbus Division of Fire
Kyle Romagus
Battalion Chief, East Montgomery Co. TX
Anthony Rowett
Captain, Mobile Fire, AL
Keith Stakes
Principal Research Engineer, FRSI/UL
Eric Wheaton
Battalion Chief, Winter Park Fire Department
Joe Wisz
Firefighter (Ret.), F.D.N.Y.
Chris Wingate
Strategic Accounts Manager, Key Hose
Green Team
Making it possible behond the scenes.
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Hotel & Travel Information
Hilton Pensacola Beach
The Water On The Fire Conference is held at the beautiful Hilton on Pensacola Beach, Florida, offering stunning sugar-white beaches.
- Hotel Rooms: Discounted room blocks at our host hotel, The Hilton, start at $119. Group Code: WOTF.
- Parking: Free parking is available for all attendees who drive to the conference.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Discounted rooms are also available at the Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach, right next door to the Hilton.
- Hotel booking codes linked to the Book Your Room button below.
- This hotel is adjacent to the Hilton and also offers Free Parking.
*Shuttle registration starts approximately one week before the event.
Secure Your Spot
Choose the registration option that's right for you. Early registration is a limited-time offer, so don't wait!
Additional Registration Info
- Wristbands: All attendees receive a wristband for discounts at local restaurants.
- Nightly Socials: Connect with instructors and like-minded firefighters with planned nightly socials. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage discounts available with the purchase of a County Fire Tactics TUMBLER.
- Morning Walk or Run: Optional early risers can meet in the lobby at 6 am.
- Refund Policy: All refunds will be issued as dollar-for-dollar credits to any future County Fire Tactics, LLC Conference. There is no expiration for the credit.
