Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training upcoming events

Fire Officer IV (05/04/2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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, 2026, at 4:00 PM

$475 Per Person for RAFT Members
$750 for Nonmembers
Cancellations after April 14 will not receive a refund!

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

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!

Fire Officer I (05/18/2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Fire Officer I

May 18 - 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Registration Deadline is May 5, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members
$819 for Nonmembers
Cancellations after May 5 will not receive a refund!

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

Download Class Flyer

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have been involved in the Emergency Services for a minimum of 5 years and meet the requirements of NFPA 1021 – 2020, Standard for Fire Officer Chapter 4, Section 4.1 per the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
The State of Michigan requires the student to have Fire Instructor 1 certification prior to receiving Fire Officer 1. Students may take the FO1 class first, and certification will be held until the Fire Instructor 1 is obtained later.

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
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!

Maine • Fire Officer III (06/08/2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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!

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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!

Fire Instructor I (06/22/2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

June 22 - 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026
Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members
$819 for Nonmembers

Lawrence Tech University
Building 5 - Room M208
2100 W Ten Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075

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 Advantage 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. Online access codes are student 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 Instructor Program!

Fire Officer I (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Fire Officer I

July 7 - 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Registration Deadline is June 23, 2026

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members
$819 for Nonmembers

Lawrence Tech University
Building 5 - Room M208
21000 W Ten Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075

Download Class Flyer

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have been involved in the Emergency Services for a minimum of 5 years and meet the requirements of NFPA 1021 – 2020, Standard for Fire Officer Chapter 4, Section 4.1 per the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
The State of Michigan requires the student to have Fire Instructor 1 certification prior to receiving Fire Officer 1. Students may take the FO1 class first, and certification will be held until the Fire Instructor 1 is obtained later.

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
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!

Maine • Fire Officer II (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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!

Fire Instructor I (09/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Fire Instructor I

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 Advantage 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. Online access codes are student 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 Instructor Program!

Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training upcoming events

Fire Officer IV (05/04/2026)

Fire Officer IV

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

$475 Per Person for RAFT Members $750 for Nonmembers Cancellations after April 14 will not receive a refund!

Fire Officer I (05/18/2026)

Fire Officer I

May 18 - 21, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily Registration Deadline is May 5, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Students Are Responsible For Their Own Lunch

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members $819 for NonmembersCancellations after May 5 will not receive a refund!

Maine • Fire Officer III (06/08/2026)

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

Fire Instructor I (06/22/2026)

Fire Instructor I

June 22 - 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026 Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members $819 for Nonmembers

Fire Officer I (07/07/2026)

Fire Officer I

July 7 - 10, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily Registration Deadline is June 23, 2026

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members $819 for Nonmembers

Maine • Fire Officer II (07/20/2026)

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

Fire Instructor I (09/14/2026)

Fire Instructor I

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

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

$475 Per Person for RAFT Members
$750 for Nonmembers
Cancellations after April 14 will not receive a refund!

May 18 - 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Registration Deadline is May 5, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members
$819 for Nonmembers
Cancellations after May 5 will not receive a refund!

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

June 22 - 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026
Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members
$819 for Nonmembers

July 7 - 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Registration Deadline is June 23, 2026

$549 Per Person for RAFT Members
$819 for Nonmembers

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

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