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• Maine • Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    02/17/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    02/19/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Augusta, ME
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  Fire Officer IV

  February 17 - 19, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily

  $950 Per Person

  City of Augusta Fire Rescue
  369 Water Street
  Augusta, ME 04330

  Price includes 3-day class, portfolio completion, and Pro Board certification!

  Prerequisites: The candidate must be Fire Officer III certified as approved by the authority having jurisdiction or have the approval of their fire chief to attend.

  Download Class Flyer Here

  This course is the final part of our Fire Officer series. This class focuses on the key areas for those either currently serving as a senior officer or aspiring to a senior position. The content will focus on issues related to the highest ranks in a fire department. Students will participate in many interactive sessions.

  Program Includes

  • Ethical decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Budget and finance
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Issues
  • Dealing with Labor
  • Working with your staff (Control)
  • Dealing with politicians and City Managers - Political navigation
  • Succession planning
  • Self stress management & mental health
  • Contract negotiations - seeing the future of the organization
  • Grievances and arbitration prep

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• Fire Officer III

  • Start
    02/23/2026
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    02/26/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Okemos, MI
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  Fire Officer III

  February 23 - 26, 2026
  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

  $549 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $819 for Nonmembers

  Meridian Twp. Fire Department
  5000 Okemos Rd
  Okemos, MI 48864

  REQUIREMENTS
  Fire Officer II or Equivalent per the Authority Having Jurisdiction

  Price Includes Fire Officer Class, REQUIRED Online Access, practical exam, and Pro Board certification!
  

  
  

  REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

  Chief Officer: Principles and Practice ,3rd Edition
  by David Purchase

  Online Access is included with the class.
  When registering, you may purchase the Textbook ($60) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

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• Maine • Incident Safety Officer Academy

  • Start
    03/16/2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    03/17/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Brunswick, ME
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  Incident Safety Officer 2-Day Academy

  March 16 - 17, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  

  $625.00 Per Person

  Maine Fire Service Institute
  19 Sewall St.
  Brunswick, ME 04011

  Pro Board Certification Examination Included!
  Exam administered after day two.

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  RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK
  

  Fire Department Incident Safety Officer (Revised) 3rd Edition
  David W. Dodson

  Textbook available for purchase ($99.99) during registration.

  
  

  This course is an in-depth, fast-paced class that focuses on the knowledge and experience elements required of an effective ISO. It allows participants to engage in situational exercises and scenario practice. The ISO Academy is an excellent resource for helping participants prepare for the Pro Board ISO Certification Exam. The course is ideal for any fire officer newly appointed as a Safety Officer or likely to fill the Incident Safety Officer role.
  

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• Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    03/23/2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    03/25/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Okemos, MI
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  Fire Officer IV

  March 23 - 25, 2026
  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

  $475 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $750 for Nonmembers
  Cancelations after February 22 will not receive a refund!

  Meridian Twp. Fire Department
  5000 Okemos Rd
  Okemos, MI 48864

  Price includes 3-day class, portfolio completion, and Pro Board certification!

  Prerequisites: The candidate must be Fire Officer III certified as approved by the authority having jurisdiction or have the approval of their fire chief to attend.

  This course is the final part of our Fire Officer series. This class focuses on the key areas for those either currently serving as a senior officer or aspiring to a senior position. The content will focus on issues related to the highest ranks in a fire department. Students will participate in many interactive sessions.

  Program Includes

  • Ethical decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Budget and finance
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Issues
  • Dealing with Labor
  • Working with your staff (Control)
  • Dealing with politicians and City Managers - Political navigation
  • Succession planning
  • Self stress management & mental health
  • Contract negotiations - seeing the future of the organization
  • Grievances and arbitration prep

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

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• Fire Instructor II

  • Start
    04/13/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    04/15/2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Bay City, MI
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  Fire Instructor II

  This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1041 (2019) Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Instructor 2 Level. This course includes instructor and student presentations throughout the course covering chapters 9-12 of the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 3rd Edition text from Jones and Bartlett Learning.

  April 13 - 15, 2026
  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
  Lunch Provided Daily
  Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class
  

  $590 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $860 for Nonmembers
  

  Bay City Fire Department
  1401 Center Ave.
  Bay City, MI 48708

  REQUIREMENTS
  Documentation of Successful Completion of Fire Instructor I

  Download Class Flyer Here

  Price Includes Fire Instructor Class, REQUIRED Online Access, practical exam, and Pro Board certification!

  
  

  REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

  Navigate 2 Premier Access
  Fire and Emergency Services Instructor: Principles and Practice: 3rd Edition
  by Forest F. Reeder and Alan E Joos

  Online Access is included with the class. When registering, you may purchase the Textbook ($60) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

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• Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    05/04/2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    05/06/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Midland, MI
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  Fire Officer IV

  May 4 - 6, 2026
  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch
  Registration deadline is April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM

  $475 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $750 for Nonmembers
  Cancelations after March 4 will not receive a refund!

  Midland Fire Department Station 1
  816 E Haley St.
  Midland, MI 48640

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  Price includes 3-day class, portfolio completion, and Pro Board certification!

  Prerequisites: The candidate must be Fire Officer III certified as approved by the authority having jurisdiction or have the approval of their fire chief to attend.

  This course is the final part of our Fire Officer series. This class focuses on the key areas for those either currently serving as a senior officer or aspiring to a senior position. The content will focus on issues related to the highest ranks in a fire department. Students will participate in many interactive sessions.

  Program Includes

  • Ethical decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Budget and finance
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Issues
  • Dealing with Labor
  • Working with your staff (Control)
  • Dealing with politicians and City Managers - Political navigation
  • Succession planning
  • Self stress management & mental health
  • Contract negotiations - seeing the future of the organization
  • Grievances and arbitration prep

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

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• Maine • Fire Officer III

  • Start
    06/08/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    06/11/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Brunswick, ME
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  Fire Officer III

  June 8 - 11, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Registration Deadline is May 11, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

  $1150 Per Person

  Maine Fire Service Institute
  19 Sewall St.
  Brunswick, ME 04011

  REQUIREMENTS
  Fire Officer II or Equivalent per the Authority Having Jurisdiction

  Price Includes Fire Officer Class, REQUIRED Online Access, practical exam, and Pro Board certification!
  

  Download Event Flyer

  REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

  Chief Officer: Principles and Practice ,3rd Edition
  by David Purchase

  Online Access is included with the class.
  When registering, you may purchase the Textbook ($60) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

  Show details
• Maine • Fire Officer II

  • Start
    07/20/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/23/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Brunswick, ME
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  Fire Officer II

  July 20 - 23, 2026
  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch
  Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class
  Registration Deadline is June 20, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

  $1150 Per Person
  

  Maine Fire Service Institute
  19 Sewall St.
  Brunswick, ME 04011

  REQUIREMENTS
  Fire Officer I or Equivalent per the Authority Having Jurisdiction

  Download Class Flyer Here

  Price Includes Fire Officer Class, REQUIRED Online Access, practical exam, and Pro Board certification!

  
  

  REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

  Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition
  by Michael J. Ward Navigate 2 Premier Access

  Online Access is included with the class. When registering, you may purchase a physical textbook ($60) to complement your online access and have it shipped to you. Online access codes are student and class-specific and cannot be shared or used more than once.

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

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