{"id":146,"date":"2018-04-26T15:18:41","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T15:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportsel.selena-work.cloud-press.net\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2024-01-28T22:10:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T22:10:26","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nwflvolunteerffweekend.com\/fire-training\/classes\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENT INFORMATION"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JOIN OUR EVENT <\/span><\/h2>

The 19th Annual Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend has been scheduled for September 18-22, 2024. Online Registration for all classes begin on June 1, 2024 by clicking on the \u201cRegistration Information\u201d link below. Online Registration will close on Thursday, September 19th at 6 pm CDT. Walk-in Registrations are welcomed during the Event but classes maybe limited in choices.\n

\nCheck-in, lunches, and vendors will be located in TBD. All of our classes will start at 8 am CDT and lunch by Jim-n-Nicks BBQ on Saturday and Firehouse Subs on Sunday will be served from 11:45am till 1pm.

Participants will receive a T-shirt upon checking-in. On the Online Registration Form, please indicate your T-shirt size so we know what size to order for you.<\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMS<\/span><\/h4>

This volunteer firefighter training event features numerous hands-on training opportunities. This includes vehicle extrication, wild land operations, USAR, medical training, and more. This is the perfect training event to take your volunteer firefighter skills to new levels. View our course descriptions to learn more about the amazing programs offered at the NW FL Volunteer Firefighter Weekend!<\/span><\/p> COURSE DESCRIPTIONS <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

OUTSTANDING WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS<\/font><\/span><\/h4>

Classroom learning opportunities are abundant at this event. Whether you are a chief officer wanting to improve volunteer retention and recruitment, or an up-and-coming officer looking to expand your command skills. View our course descriptions to learn more about the amazing workshops and seminars offered at the NW FL Volunteer Firefighter Weekend! <\/i><\/span><\/p> COURSE DESCRIPTIONS <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>

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LIVE BURN TRAINING<\/span><\/h4>

This event offers live burn training to assist with task book completion. The evolutions will consist of an exterior Class \u2018A\u2019 fire, dumpster fire, vehicle fire, grade \u201croom & content\u201d fire and below grade \u201croom & content\u201d fire. Upon completion of the live burns, the Firefighter I candidate will have completed five of the six live burns required for Firefighter I certification.<\/span><\/p> COURSE DESCRIPTIONS <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE<\/span><\/h4>

The Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Council, Inc. was awarded a FEMA SAFER grant in September 2016 for the amount of $938,000 which is to be spread over the next 4 years. This Grant will be used to provide scholarships for those attending the Event. A number of courses are available for scholarships, as well as other amazing opportunities. Visit our scholarship page for more info.  This Grant is no longer available.<\/span><\/p> SCHOLARSHIP INFO <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>

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REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS<\/span><\/h2> REGISTRATION <\/a> SCHOLARSHIPS<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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HELD IN BEAUTIFUL NW FLORIDA<\/span><\/h2>

Northwest Florida is home to the World\u2019s most beautiful beaches. Bring your family and enjoy top-notch training at an amazing facility, while taking in all the area has to offer.<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>

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AREA HOTELS<\/span><\/h4>

Official lodging partners of the NW FL Volunteer Firefighter Weekend are updated every year. For the official 2019 lodging partner please check back soon. Additional area hotels are listed below to assist you in planning your event.<\/span><\/p> LODGING INFORMATION <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>

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LOCATION DETAILS<\/span><\/h4>

The Annual Northwest Florida Firefighter Volunteer Weekend is held in Niceville, Florida which is located in the southern part of Okaloosa County, Florida. The Event is is held at the Northwest Florida State College which is located at 100 E. College Boulevard, Niceville, FL 32578.<\/p> AREA INFORMATION <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Saturday Activity for the Family<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Bring the family to this year\u2019s Event and let them enjoy a day of shopping or at the beach. We will be offering FREE transportation from the hotels in Niceville to the locations listed below.\n<\/span>
\nIf you are interested in this great offer, please reserve your seat by emailing us at staff@nwflvolunteerffweekend.com the name(s) of who is going, the hotel where you are staying, and the location you would like to go to. We need at least 10 registered for this activity. Deadline to register for the Saturday Activity is Monday, September 13, 2021.<\/span>  \n

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     Quality Inn \u2013 9 am<\/span>
     Comfort Suites \u2013 9:15 am<\/span>
     Holiday Inn Express \u2013 9:35 am<\/span>
     Hampton Inn \u2013 9:55 pm<\/span>\n

Return Times<\/span>
     The Shores at Crystal Beach \u2013 2:30 pm<\/span>
     Destin Commons \u2013 3 pm<\/span><\/p><\/div> <\/div>

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Destin Commons 
4300 Legendary Dr<\/span>
\nDestin, FL 32541<\/span><\/h4>

Voted \u201cBest Place to Shop\u201d by multiple local and regional publications, Destin Commons sets the standard as Northwest Florida\u2019s premier open-air lifestyle center. Set on 56 acres, the center features almost 100 stores and restaurants offering the finest shopping, dining, and entertainment including Bass Pro Ships, Belk, a 49-head pop fountain, and Pirate\u2019s Cove children\u2019s soft play area.<\/span><\/p> learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div>

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The Shores at Crystal Beach Park 
2966 Scenic Highway 98<\/span>
\nDestin, FL 32541<\/span><\/h4>

The Shores at Crystal Beach Park is located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The park features a pavilion, restrooms, showers, picnic tables and limited parking. Enjoy a day in the shade of the pavilion or walk down to the sugar white sand beach and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.<\/span><\/p> learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div>

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Beach Safety 
Florida\u2019s\n<\/span>
Emerald Coast<\/span><\/h4>

This system is in place for your safety. Please observe and obey the Flag System and your local Lifeguard. Absence of the flag does not constitute safe swimming conditions!<\/span> Rip currents can be unpredictable, dangerous and deadly, Please use good judgment and obey the lifeguards and flag warning system while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico.<\/span><\/span><\/p> learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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