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• Fire Officer III

  • Start
    12/01/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    12/04/2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Canton Township, MI
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  Fire Officer III

  In Cooperation with
  The Great Lakes Division of
  The International Association of Fire Chiefs
  

  December 1 - 4, 2025
  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
  Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class
  Lunch is included each day!

  Registration Deadline is November 15 @ 4:00 PM

  $535 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $535 Per Person for IAFC-GLD Members
  $805 for Nonmembers

  Canton Township Fire Department
  1100 Canton Ctr Rd
  Canton Township, MI 48188

  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 ($50) 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!

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• Maine • Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    12/08/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    12/10/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Brunswick, ME
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  Fire Officer IV

  December 8 - 10, 2025
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily

  $950 Per Person

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

  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

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

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• IAFF Peer Support Training

  • Start
    01/12/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    01/13/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    West Bloomfield, MI
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  iAFF Peer Support Training

  January 12 - 13, 2026
  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Lunch Provided Each Day

  $375 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $475 for Nonmembers

  West Bloomfield Fire Department
  5425 West Maple Rd.
  West Bloomfield, MI 48322

  The stresses faced by fire fighters and emergency medical workers on the job – incidents involving children, violence, inherent dangers of firefighting and other potentially traumatic events – can have a cumulative impact on mental health and well-being. Peer support recognizes these risks and provides a lifeline to brothers and sisters navigating the complexities of our profession.
  

  Curriculum Includes How To:

  

  • Approach a brother or sister of concern
  • Establish trust and confidentiality
  • Provide support
  • Determine whether a crisis is developing
  • Refer the person to available resources
  • Educate others about behavioral health (e.g., PTSD and resilience)
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• Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    01/20/2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    01/22/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Southfield, MI
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  Fire Officer IV

  Registration and Waitlist have been closed for this event!

  January 20 - 22, 2026
  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

  $475 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $750 for Nonmembers

  Southfield Civic Center Campus
  Marcotte Room
  26000 Evergreen
  Southfield, MI 48076

  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

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

  Show details
• Fire Officer II

  • Start
    01/26/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    01/29/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison Heights, MI
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  Fire Officer II

  January 26 - 29, 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 December 26 @ 4:00 PM

  $535 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $805 for Nonmembers
  

  Madison Heights Fire Department
  31313 Brush St.
  Madison Heights, MI 48071

  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 the Textbook($50) 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 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

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

  Show details
• Fire Officer III

  • Start
    02/23/2026
  •  
    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.

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

  Show details