U.S. Fire Administration partners with the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to offer the Complex Arson Wildland Fire Investigations course. The training targets active fire investigators, law enforcement officers, and those handling complex arson cases. It takes place in Reno, Nevada, from March 2 to 6. Applications open soon and close on January 23.
🔥 Applications open Dec 15! 🔥
USFA + partners @forestservice & @BLMNational are offering the Complex Arson Wildland Fire Investigations course.
📍 Reno, NV📅 March 2–6, 2026
For active fire investigators, LEOs, and investigators working complex arson cases.
Apply by Jan 23
— U.S. Fire (USFA) (@usfire) December 12, 2025
FireRescue1 highlights insights from retired Assistant Chief Jo-Ann Lorber on the importance of delegation for fire chiefs. She addresses expanding expectations in the role, emphasizing effective leadership strategies.
Assistant Chief (ret.) Jo-Ann Lorber underscores the power the delegation amid the expanding expectations of the fire chief https://t.co/y2xS7leCF8
— FireRescue1 (@FireRescue1) December 12, 2025
Foley Fire Department introduces new Advanced Firefighter and Driver Operator roles. These positions aim to improve recruitment and retention among firefighters.
Foley Firefighters See New Paths To Advance
New Advanced Firefighter And Driver Operator Roles Target Recruitment And Retention…— OBAWebsite.com (@OrangeBeacher) December 12, 2025
Blue Card Command training concludes a Train-the-Trainer session at the AVB CTC. Participants gain expertise in the Blue Card Command System and prepare to implement it in their organizations.
That’s a wrap! Today we concluded a Blue Card Train-the-Trainer at the AVB CTC, and this crew crushed it. These new instructors leave with a masterful understanding of the Blue Card Command System and are ready to take it home to their organizations.
Congrats to our newest Blue https://t.co/2MkI7RFhtG— BShifter (@BlueCardHZ) December 12, 2025
These updates reflect ongoing efforts by U.S. fire departments and related organizations to enhance training, leadership, and operational capabilities. Specialized courses address arson investigations critical for wildland fires. Leadership discussions promote delegation to meet growing demands on chiefs. Career advancement initiatives support department staffing. Incident command training equips more instructors to standardize response protocols nationwide.
