Training Days …
In May 2009 the first Training Days was hosted in Alexandria with 165 students in attendance. It has been presented since with the core mission of carrying on the legacy of firefighters lost as well as their love for the job.
Speakers from the inaugural Training Days event in May 2009. (L to R): Fred Ill, John Grasso, Tony Carroll, Joel Kanasky, Dan McMaster, John Salka. Not Pictured: Jimmy Hodges
2023 Training Days
Alexandria
Our next event will be held September 16-18, 2024. Registration opens on May 16th 2024 at 1100 hours EST.
Since 2009 Training Days has been held in Alexandria at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. The event has a cap of 350 attendees.
On the road
On March 10th, 11th, & 12th 2025 On The Road will be hosted at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, NC. Registration will open on September 18th at 1100 hours.
Firefighter Family & Training Initiative
The Firefighter Family & Training Initiative (FF&TI) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization not affiliated or associated with any fire department or related organizations.
The mission of the FF&TI is to further the advancement of education and training to individuals in the profession of firefighting and associated fields and to support those families that have endured a catastrophic event and are in need of assistance where the catastrophic event occurred during the provision of fire protection services.