As a host, you'll provide us the input we need in selecting the program(s) that will benefit your department and have the biggest impact in your area. 

Once dates for the programs are selected and the lead instructor is selected,  a class promotional flyer is developed.

We'll promote the program from this site and your fire department can do the same through local outlets and web sites. 

Registrations for program are handled by Task Force 1, Inc., with the your FD serving as a local conduit for registration information. 

Your fire department will provides logistical support (training room and apparatus equipment needs) for the program. In return,you'll get 5 free slots in the program.

Training can be delivered on on weekends or week days!  If your department would like to host a program or request more information on hosting a program click here now.

Training Since 2005. Task Force 1, Inc., the nation's most impressive emergency services faculty,  has been committed to delivering training programs all over the United States, from small rural fire companies to some of the nation's largest urban fire departments. Our training programs are developed by those who deliver them! With hundreds of years of emergency service and adult education experience, the faculty at Task Force, Inc., consistently deliver training programs that are not only unique but highly motivating! All programs can presented as 8, 12 or 16 hour classes. We can do  "creative scheduling"  for career or combination departments to insure all shifts are trained. We will work closely with you to insure the program you chose meets the specific needs of your organization. While many  programs are contracted with fire and  rescue  departments, Task Force 1, Inc.,  offers "open session" training programs allowing  students from individual organizations to attend training, meeting their scheduling needs and budgets. Click here for some  of our course offerings

Consulting and Evaluations Task Force 1, Inc., contracts to evaluate emergency exercises in accordance with The Department of Homeland Security's Exercise and Evaluation (HSEEP) guidelines. (HSEEP) constitutes the national standard for all exercises.  Organizations can achieve objective assessments of their capabilities so that strengths and areas for improvement are identified, corrected and shared as appropriate prior to a real incident.  Click here for more information

"Save Yourself, Save Others"  Pilot program presented Task Force 1, Inc.,  presented a  new training program, "Save, Yourself, Save Others", on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18th in Wayne County, PA.  Lead instructor Captain Tony Tricarico (ret.) from  FDNY's Squad 252 teamed up with Captain Greg Barnas from Jersey City's Ladder 6 to show firefighters how to save themselves in life threatening situations. Photos About the class

Operations in Large Complex Structures The Ops in Large/Complex Structures program was held on October 3 and 4  in Dauphin County, PA, near Harrisburg.  Lead Instructor Captain Greg Barnas challenged the students on both days!  View the photos!

Engine company classes held in Colorado and PA

	Garfield County, CO An Engine Company class with a live fire exercise was presented at Burning Mtns FPD in Garfield County, CO.,  by Instructors Greg Barnas and Ron Richards September 26-27. Photos
Dauphin County, PA  Thirty students completed two grueling days of training hosted by the Lower Swatara Fire Department of Dauphin County, near Harrisburg, PA., on August 29 and 30th. Instructors Ron Richards and Alan Noznesky delivered the training at a vacant terminal at Harrisburg International Airport.Photos.

Company Officer  Leadership  Training Symposium COLTS, Company Officer Leadership Training Symposium, is an intensive and fast-paced  course for newly appointed, existing or aspiring company officers. DetailsThe latest info

Building Construction for Command and Company Officers, Buildings on Fire: Engineered Structural Systems and Fireground Operations, Building Construction, Command Risk Management and Operational Safety  Get the details

Managing Risk Risk management  can be applied to a wide range of functions and activities in your fire department. Risk management calls for a multi-faceted approach encompassing many elements, including safety, health, financial impact and loss control.  This course will feature a combination of interactive lectures, role playing, problem solving group projects and a review of case studies!

Program photos

Engine Co.Ops. Lower Swatara (Dauphin Co. PA)	Surviving the Fire Lower Swatara (Dauphin Co.PA)
Engine Co. Ops   Garfield Co. CO	Truck Company Ops Throop, PA
Truck Company Ops Dumfries, VA	Rapid Intervention Concepts Augusta, ME
Engine Company Ops Newark DE	Truck Company Ops Silt/Garfield County, CO
Truck Company Ops  Browndale, PA	Truck Company Ops Lancaster Co., PA
Engine Company Ops Norwich CT	Ops in Large Complex Structures Laconia, NH
Engine Co Ops   More Old Forge PA	Ops in Large Complex Structures Old Forge PA
Save Yourself, Save Others  Wayne County, PA	REAL Truck Co.Ops. Browndale, PA Day 1 Day 2