Wisconsin Fire Service Training

Congratulations Chief Rice!

After 46 years of unwavering dedication to the fire service, Fire Chief Bill Rice has officially retired, leaving the firehouse today for the final time on active duty.

Chief Rice’s career has been defined by progress, leadership, and an unshakable dedication. Throughout the years, he helped shape our department through growth, mentorship, and a deep sense of professional service that will continue to influence generations of firefighters.

Beyond his work within our department, Chief Rice made a lasting impact on the broader area fire service. Through his work as a firefighting instructor and his work within the MABAS system, he helped train, support, and strengthen departments across the region, ensuring firefighters were prepared to serve their communities safely and effectively.

While today marks the end of his tenure, the legacy he leaves behind will remain in every firefighter he mentored, every life impacted, and every standard of excellence he helped build.

Thank you, Chief Rice, for 46 years of service, leadership, and dedication. Wishing you a well-deserved retirement. 🚒👏

🚒 Ready to take your fire service leadership to the next level?
Join senior administrative personnel, chief officers, and senior company-level officers at National Fire Service Staff & Command in Annapolis, MD.
Over five days, the nation’s top emergency services experts will tackle current and emerging challenges facing first responder leadership.
✅ Gain insights from leading professionals
✅ Network with fire service colleagues from across the country
✅ Elevate your leadership skills
📅 Don’t miss this opportunity!
👉 Register now: www.mfri.org/sac

🚨 Calling All Fire Service Leaders! 🚨
Join the 2026 Winter In-Service hosted by the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association for an NFA Course Offering
📅 February 26–28, 2026
📍 Hilton Garden Inn – Madison Sun Prairie
🔥 Featured Course:
F/W0762 – New Fire Chief: Contemporary Issues Class
This 2-day course is designed to help newly appointed or elected fire chiefs develop essential managerial and leadership skills, tackle contemporary issues, and gain the knowledge and attitudes necessary to lead effectively—now and in the future.
✅ Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills!
👉 Register Here: https://wsfca.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=47&ts=1743279796

Great training opportunities up in the north woods!

Leadership Conference Opportunity – Eau Claire @ CVTC Fire & EMS

National Fire Academy Course Offering Opportunity

Northcentral Technical College will be hosting the NFA course Fire Investigation: First Responders October 3-4, 2025.

Registration information: please email [email protected] or contact Bryson Cruise, [email protected].

We are excited to announce the NFA Wisconsin Weekend taking place at The React Center at Volk Field on October 11th and 12th, 2025!

📓There will be two courses available:

1. Incident Safety Officer FO729 (Register Here:
https://www.trainingwisconsin.org/DeliveryDetails.aspx?classid=a663c93f-4067-4b31-a6f9-aeed50b41c01

2. Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations FO455 (Register Here:
https://www.trainingwisconsin.org/DeliveryDetails.aspx?classid=6dc8964e-3314-44ef-bb89-161cb625359d

💲The cost of registration is $150 and includes Lodging, Meals and Snacks

WSFCA is proud to share this upcoming 2025 Fall Training Series hosted by Wisconsin DSPS – Fire Prevention / FD Safety & Health!

🔥 Topics include:
• Migrant Housing Updates
• NFPA 1403 Live Fire Training
• CRR-WI Craig 1300
• Stump the State
• ImageTrend Elite
• NERIS Update & Q&A

🗓️ Starts August 14 and runs through early November!
💻 All training is FREE and held virtually.

📲 Register now: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbookwhen.com%2Fwidsps-fireprevention%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYzlDYXNIZGNKRTVzRnRjdwEe2xt6VSarSmgG80d7K5NxggWUee_X01C_Hxt7DZ6EZo5qbWTtsdTvyf8b8Q8_aem_6FKrpkQ1nrrtgA0qi5OvIw&h=AT03LxRbmvisJ2sJfUXyjurf8MyNYI6WXjzP0FQQfFcVsaZZkRltKn4ZtOc04xQPLHDIchDdeCUwwqHmqBcOUgF4AeduOsieNV6kvwSaiFzHzEWtQ_sk3hoAXAiBRyfmYVGNkQ

Another WTCS IFSAC certified Live Fire Instructor practical was completed today at Blackhawk Technical College. Thank you to the Wisconsin Society of Emergency Services Instructors and Blackhawk Technical College, Public Safety, Fire and EMS for putting this on. This is a great foundational course for Instructors to gain knowledge in NFPA 1041 Live Fire Instructor.

National Fire Academy Course Offerings

The Wisconsin State Firefighters Association will be hosting 2 National Fire Academy Courses on March 6-7, 2025 at the Marriott West, Middleton.

Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/105

Preparation for Initial Company Operations https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/459

Registration information:https://www.wistateff.org/files/417363965/2025+NFA+Registration+Form.pdf

www.wistateff.org