The 3 day long event consisted of a Lecture series and 2 days worth of Hands On Training Classes at various locations. In total 24 hours of training!

Friday the weekend kicked off with a lecture series from a number of nationally known instructors, followed by an evening social gathering at our former firehouse, now Stick City Brewing.

Saturday and Sunday Members took part in various Hands On Training at various locations throughout the region. Classes included:

“Truck Company Tactics” - Mike Ciampo & Crew
“If You Can’t Truck, You Can’t RIT” - Robert Ramirez & Mayday Mindset Crew
“Can Confidence & Inside / Out” - vententersearch.com
“Fire Tactics for Limited Staffing” - Eckert Fire Tactics LLC
“Advanced Rope Rescue” - Working The Rescue
"Midrise Mayhem" - Steve Robertson & Crew
"Fireman 5" - GRIT Fire Training LLC
"Suburban Standpipe Ops" - Firestar Services Inc.
"Smoke Savers Live Fire RIT" - On Scene Training Associates, LLC

Saturday evening also had a Social Gathering at the Recon Brewery in Cranberry Twp.

Sunday Evening after all classes had concluded, all of the Staff and Instructors gathered back at our Firehouse to Have dinner. Special Shoutout to Box Alarm BBQ for the great Meal!

Many Thanks go out to all of the Members of the Jimmy Ellis Firefighter Foundation, Butler County Fire Chiefs Association for making this event happen. Many thanks also to all of the Instructors who traveled from all over the country. 2026, Here we come!