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.

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ALEXANDRIA :: SEPT 13-15, 2027

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. Check out our previous events and speakers here.

Speakers from the inaugural AFTD in May 2009. (L to R): Fred Ill, John Grasso, Tony Carroll, Joel Kanasky, Dan McMaster, John Salka.

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 13-15, 2027. Registration opens on May 12th 2027, 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.

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