MAFFC Two-Day
H.O.T. Class Schedule

Are you a truckie or aspiring truckie looking to step things up? Ever wished you had some of that old school truck guy magic to get in somewhere? Are you still doing conga line searches because the TIC gives you feeling of a caveman trying to figure out how to make fire? Ready to expand your VEIS game beyond the threshold of the window? Do you want to fly the friendly skies from the tip of an aerial? Just how confident are you in your ability to fight fire with a water can? Regardless of where we work, or what rig we ride, we have a duty to serve the citizens by putting ourselves between them and the fire. Sometimes we don’t arrive on the rig with all the hose and water, but we still have one tool that can help in buying real estate and improving the IDLH area…the Water Can. In this live fire class, we’ll go over fire dynamics to help us recognize what’s going on around us as well as how to use the water can extinguisher successfully inside the structure. We have the resources, now we just need the training to prepare us better for the structure fires where we need water but we don’t have any yet. Oriented search with a TIC gives students the opportunity to learn how to best utilize a thermal imaging camera to ensure rapid, thorough, complete searches occur without the need for a hoseline. Advanced VEIS provides attendees the skillset to expand the search beyond the initial point of entry and learn to clear larger areas of a structure in a more efficient timeframe. In the aerial portion of the class, firefighters will learn to operate from an aerial device. The station covers flying the aerial from the ground, working from the tip, as well as safely climbing on and off the aerial at height. Ventilation will be talked about the way it should VERTICALLY!! We will discuss and practice many different ways of vertical ventilation, whether it’s the traditional way of climbing to the top with your saws and hooks, or riding to the roof in the bucket of a platform. This is a 2 day class for a reason Sets and Reps with Live Fire!!!!

RIT From Within.  We know by the data when a MAYDAY is called it’s the interior crews that are responding first, not RIT.

RIT from within focuses on utilizing members of fire attack, search etc to resolve the MAYDAY, or to make first contact and stabilize for RIT.

This class goes through resolving air emergencies, emergency air procedures, packaging and moving down FF’s, self rescue tactics, forcible egress, and removal techniques.

The course is designed to put students under the physical demands of firefighting prior to responding to a MAYDAY, ensuring participants can pressure test the tactics under simulated conditions.

There is no live fire, but smoke machines will be utilized and students will need full PPE and SCBA.

We've all trained on the basics VES, but what happens when things don't go as planned? Join the Georgia FOOLS Association for our 4th annual dynamic VES class with LIVE FIRE. This two day LIVE FIRE class will take you through all the basics of performing VES and beyond, including hoarder conditions, fire below, and limited staffing scenarios.

Flowing & moving can challenge even the most experienced firefighters. Your success starts with proper line set up, smooth hang up free hose advancement and strong crew coordination! These things set the foundation for an effective fire ground operation. From flow grips to flowing and moving up and down stairs to proper line management you will do it all! If you are looking for 2000's hit essentials blasting on speakers, flowing tons of water and working on perfecting the craft this is the class for you!

This class pushes firefighters to their limits with tough, realistic scenarios that mirror the challenges found on the fireground. Students will sharpen their search techniques under pressure, learning to move with purpose, make quick decisions, and prioritize victim removal. Designed for those committed to aggressive, victim-focused operations, this course builds confidence and readiness for when lives are truly on the line.

This class examines statistics from the Firefighter Rescue Survey, the science of fire, and experience-based tactics that are proven for success during victim search of a fire. We use photos, videos, and audio evidence during our classroom presentation. The hands-on portions are full of real-world scenarios that firefighters find victims in.

Fundamentals of the First Due Companies Two-Day Hands-On Training (HOT) This two-day course is designed to strengthen the fundamentals of first-arriving engine and truck company operations. Students will select a track—Engine or Truck—for Day 1, then come together on Day 2 for integrated live-fire scenarios. 

Day 1: Skill Stations (Crawl, Walk, Run Methodology) 

Engine Track 

• Masking up with gloves on 

• Hose grips, advancements & Flow & Move 

• Corner management • Water mapping & air entrainment 

• Coupling drop & stretching techniques. 

Truck Track (Crawl, Walk, Run Methodology) 

• Masking up with gloves on 

• Dirty drags 

• Conventional & non-conventional forcible entry 

• Search techniques 

• Vent-Enter-Search (VES) 

• Ladder operations 

Day 2: Integrated Live-Fire Scenarios Students from both tracks will merge for realistic company operations under live-fire conditions, applying the skills learned on Day 1 in coordinated, high-stakes scenarios. 

• Live Fire Scenarios: Hose deployment, fire advancement, and coordination with other crews. 

• Integrated Operations: Forcible entry, search, hose advancement, and fire attack combined into seamless, real-world operations. Course Objectives By the end of this course, students will:

• Develop the skills necessary to operate effectively as a first-due nozzle firefighter. 

• Enhance technical proficiency in engine and truck company operations. 

• Strengthen teamwork, communication, and coordination under fireground conditions.