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• 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

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

  Online Access is included with the class. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

  When registering, you may purchase the Textbook ($60) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you.  We can only ship textbooks to the 48 Contiguous United States.

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

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• Fire Instructor I

  • Start
    09/14/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    09/17/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Midland, MI
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  Fire Instructor I

  This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1041 (2019) Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Instructor 1 Level. This course includes instructor and student presentations throughout, covering the first eight chapters of the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 3rd Edition text from Jones and Bartlett Learning

  September 14 - 17, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Registration Deadline: September 4, 2026
  Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class
  

  $549 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $819 for Nonmembers
  

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

  REQUIREMENTS
  

  • Must be a current member or have been a member within the last five years of an organized Michigan Fire Department
  • Must possess a Fire Fighter I and II Certification

  Download Event Flyer

  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: 4th Edition
  by Forest F. Reeder and Alan E Joos

  Online Access is included with the class. Online access codes are student and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

  Previous editions of the textbook do not offer the required access.

  When registering, you may purchase the Textbook ($60) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you.  We can only ship textbooks to the 48 Contiguous United States.

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Instructor Program!

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• Incident Safety Officer Academy

  • Start
    09/25/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    09/26/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Saginaw, MI
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  Incident Safety Officer 2-Day Academy

  September 25 - 26, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  

  $525.00 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $750 Per Person for Non-Members

  Saginaw Twp. Fire Station 2
  3211 McCarty
  Saginaw, MI 48603

  
  

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

  Download Event Flyer

  RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK
  

  Fire Department Incident Safety Officer 4th Edition
  Forest F. Reeder

  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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• Maine • Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    10/05/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10/07/2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Alfred, ME

  Fire Officer IV

  October 5 - 7, 2026
  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily

  $900 Per Person for In County
  $1100 for Out of County
  Additional Textbook Cost for All Registrants

  York County Regional Training Center
  79 First County Way
  Alfred, ME 04002

  REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE
  

  For additional information regarding this class, contact the training center at rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov.

  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 Instructor II

  • Start
    10/13/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10/17/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Alfred, ME

  Fire Instructor II Live Fire Instructor

  October 13 - 17, 2026
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Daily

  $1600 Per Person for In County
  $1800 for Out of County
  Additional Textbook Cost for All Registrants

  This course offers Pro Board certification in two areas. Fire Instructor II and Live Fire Instructor.

  York County Regional Training Center
  79 First County Way
  Alfred, ME 04002

  REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE
  

  For additional information regarding this class, contact the training center at rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov.

  Prerequisites: The candidate must be Fire Instructor I and Firefighter II certified as approved by the authority having jurisdiction or have the approval of their fire chief to attend.

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• Maine • Fire Officer II

  • Start
    10/20/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10/23/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Alfred, ME

  Fire Officer II

  October 20 - 23, 2026
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Daily

  $1175 Per Person for In County
  $1275 for Out of County
  Additional Textbook Cost for All Registrants

  York County Regional Training Center
  79 First County Way
  Alfred, ME 04002

  REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE
  

  For additional information regarding this class, contact the training center at rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov.

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

  This course is the second part of our fire officer series. This class focuses on the same key areas for the officers identified in our Fire Officer I course but takes them up a notch. Rather than the company-level officer, this section is focused on the station or multiple company officer. This class seeks out that "higher level of understanding" in the following areas:

  • Fire Officer II as a Manager
  • Applications of Leadership
  • Managing Community Risk Reduction Programs
  • Administrative Communications
  • Fire Cause Determination
  • Managing Major Incidents

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• Fire Officer III

  • Start
    10/26/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10/29/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Romulus, MI
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  Fire Officer III

  October 26 -29, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

  $549 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $819 for Nonmembers

  Nomads Hanger at DTW
  10100 Middlebelt Rd
  Romulus, MI 48174

  Download Class Flyer

  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
• Maine • Incident Safety Officer

  • Start
    11/09/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    11/10/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Alfred, ME

  Incident Safety Officer

  November 9 - 10, 2026
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Daily

  $650 Per Person for In County
  $850 for Out of County

  York County Regional Training Center
  79 First County Way
  Alfred, ME 04002

  REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE
  

  For additional information regarding this class, contact the training center at rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov.

  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
    12/01/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    12/03/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Romulus, MI
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  Fire Officer IV

   December 1 - 3, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

  Registration deadline is November 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM

  $475 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $750 for Nonmembers
  Cancellations after November 13 will not receive a refund!

  Nomads Hanger at DTW
  10100 Middlebelt
  Romulus, MI 48174

  Download Class Flyer

  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
    12/07/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    12/10/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Augusta, ME
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  Fire Officer III

  December 7 - 10, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Registration Deadline is November 6, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

  $1150 Per Person

  Augusta Fire Department Central Station / Hartford Station
  369 Water Street
  Augusta, ME 04330

  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

  Navigate 2 Advantage Access
  Chief Officer: Principles and Practice,3rd Edition
  by David Purchase

  Online Access is included with the class. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

  When registering, you may purchase the Textbook ($60) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you.  We can only ship textbooks to the 48 Contiguous United States.

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

  Show details
• Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    12/14/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    12/16/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Romulus, MI
  • Spaces left
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  Fire Officer IV

   December 14 - 16, 2026
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

  Registration deadline is November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM

  $475 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $750 for Nonmembers
  Cancellations after November 27 will not receive a refund!

  Nomads Hanger at DTW
  10100 Middlebelt
  Romulus, MI 48174

  Download Class Flyer

  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!

  Show details