Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend

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After a very successful event in 2026, we were able to start on our mission of giving back to the fire service, by supporting those in need. Among a few more training and charitable opportunities that will be announced in the near future, we were able to provide support to two great causes.

1.) As their values of supporting our own match those of ours, we were able to make a $10,000 donation to The Yard Foundation. This donation will be distributed to their ever important fundraisers helping out brothers and sisters in emergency services during their hardships.

2.) The week following the event, one of our own was severely injured while working on the training grounds. Talo has been hospitalized since the injury and has a bit more time until discharge and an even lengthy time frame to return to normal. We were able to donate $5,000 to help offsite his financial hardship from time off work as well as other expenses incurred.

Our goal has always been to be able to give back. We can’t thank ever participant and sponsor enough for such a successful event that allows for this to happen. Everyone should be proud!

A lot of people asked us about local classes so we’re helping put the word out there.

🚨 LIMITED SPOTS LEFT — SEARCH CONFIDENCE 🚨

🔥 16 HOURS. BUILT AROUND THE SEARCH. 🔥

📍 Carnegie, PA
📅 October 3 & 4
💰 Registration: $275

This isn’t a class where you’ll spend the weekend sitting in a chair.

3 hours of lecture. 13 hours of HANDS-ON training.

We’re putting you in realistic reps designed to build confidence, sharpen decision-making, and make you better when it’s time to go find the victim.

🔥 CLASS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Bench Scale Fire Dynamics
• VES
• Forcible Entry
• Victims Out of Windows
• Drags & Moves
• Search Posture
• Apartment Searches

The search is one of the most important jobs on the fireground. Train like it.

Spots are limited and we’re getting close to full.

Full Course Description In Comments Below

🚨 DON’T WAIT — GET REGISTERED.

👇 REGISTRATION LINK BELOW 👇

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As the week following the event settles down, we can't help but be excited for 2027! Please mark your calendars for the 5th annual event!

Same great conference with some exciting changes to better serve the students!

The 2026 Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend is officially in the books, and we simply cannot say THANK YOU enough.

An event of this size doesn’t happen because of one person or one organization. It happens because an incredible group of people come together with a shared mission—to provide firefighters with the best training possible while continuing to honor the life, legacy, and brotherhood of Jimmy Ellis.

To our sponsors and supporters—thank you for believing in this weekend and making it possible. Your generosity allows us to bring instructors, equipment, resources, and opportunities to firefighters who travel from across the country to be here.

To the facilities, departments, businesses, and property owners who opened their doors and allowed us to train—thank you. Without quality locations to conduct realistic, hands-on training, this weekend simply could not happen.

To our instructors and participants—thank you for traveling to Pittsburgh, putting in the work, sharing knowledge, and bringing the energy that makes this weekend what it is. Nearly 350 firefighters from 16 states and Canada came together this year with one goal: to get better at the job.

And to the army of volunteers, helpers, coordinators, drivers, setup crews, cleanup crews, fundraising crews, photographers, support personnel, and everyone working behind the scenes—you are the reason everything comes together. Hundreds of hours of work happen before the first firefighter ever arrives, and even more happen throughout the weekend.

What started four years ago with approximately 60 local firefighters has grown into something bigger than we ever imagined.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has become part of the Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend family.

Most importantly, we continue to honor Jimmy and progress his legacy.

Thank you for making the 2026 Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend one we will never forget.

See you in 2027!

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If you were unable to make it to the event, or you wanna buy more swag. We have an online store where we can ship the items directly to your house.

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2026 Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend

What started with a few dozen students at the foundation’s first Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend brought about 300 participants from 16 different states this year, and even two from Canada. https://buff.ly/quKJG0V

SUNDAY FUNDAY classes are heating up as we head into the second half of our last day of HOT classes!