Cabell County Chief's Fire Academy

03/29/2026

That is a wrap on our 2026 fire school. We would like to thank everyone that was involved this weekend; students, instructors, sponsors and anyone else that was involved. If you were not able to attend this year or want more shirts, you can order at the shop below. Part of the proceeds help support us to be better next year. The store will run until April 26 and will ship out two weeks later. See you all next year.

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03/27/2026

At this time online registration is closed. If you wish to still register you will have to do so in person. Doors open at 4PM today!

03/26/2026

‼️EXTRA INFORMATION‼️
The first half of the attic/basement fire class will be at the Tri-State Fire academy and will move to the second location after lunch.

If you registered after 3/17, a shirt will not be included at check-in. Extra shirts will be given out during lunch on Sunday as first come first serve.

03/24/2026

‼️INFORMATION‼️
Classes begin friday night at 6pm with registration starting at 4pm. On saturday and Sunday, doors open at 6am and class begins at 8am. Classes will start at the Tri-State fire academy.

After initial ceremonies each day at the Tri-State Fire Academy, classes will then be broken up. Auto Extrication and Attic/Basement fires are conducted off site down at the Saint Mary’s school of nursing lot.

On Saturday, lunch will be catered for those that are interested. On sunday there will be multiple food trucks.

On Saturday night the fish fry will be conducted at the Fly In Cafe. Doors open at 6:30pm and ceremony begins at 7pm. Tickets are received upon check in with registration.

03/18/2026

‼️UPDATE‼️

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All registrations that have been submitted have been received. If you registered up to now, you will receive a shirt at check-in and your ticket to the fish fry. If you register now, you are not guaranteed a shirt due to deadlines. Registration is still open and will be open up to next week. Watch out for a post next week for school and class info. If you have any questions please reach out to us on facebook.

03/16/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️: You have until March 17th to be guaranteed a shirt with registration. We still have openings both days for AI, RIT, and Down and Dirty Fire Ground Operations and plenty for each class on Sunday.

‼️IMPORTANT INFORMATION‼️
Some information about the weekend of classes.

• The final day to register to be guaranteed a shirt is March 17th.
• On Friday doors open at 4PM for registration with classes starting at 6PM.
• Saturday/Sunday doors open at 6AM with classes starting at 8AM.
• PPE needed: Forcible Entry: bunker gear and eye protection.
Down and Dirty, Truck Ops, and Basement and Attic Fires: full PPE, SCBA, spare cylinder recommended not required.
• Auto Extrication: Bunker gear or extrication gear, steel toed boots, eye protection, helmet.
• Lunch opportunities will be at the academy with door prizes given away during lunch Saturday and Sunday.
• Tickets for the fish fry will be given at registration, doors will open at 6:30PM with the ceremony starting at 7PM.
•. If you have any questions, please message us on facebook.

03/13/2026

‼️CLASS SPOTLIGHT‼️: Modern Day Building Construction for the Fire Service

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Modern Day Building Construction For The Fire Service focuses on new building methods and products in light weight construction, how these relate to the fire service, and how to appropriately handle the associated hazards during a call. We will be covering everything from the foundation to the finishing materials in a structure. This training will be a classroom session with the opportunity to put your hands on real product samples going in new construction.

PPE: None

Requirements: None

Instructor: Austin Budd

Austin Budd has 13+ years in the fire service and is a third generation firefighter. Within his years of service, he has had the opportunity to be a member of several fire departments and has held multiple positions. Currently, he is a member of the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department where he is a firefighter engineer, the lead engineer on their heavy rescue truck, and serves on several committees.

Alongside his volunteer service, his day job of 10+ years at 84 Lumber has provided him with direct experience in building materials and construction through custom installation work, sales support, and technical knowledge. He is currently an Outside Sales Representative – working closely with contractors and construction companies on blueprint takeoffs and new construction products.

03/11/2026

‼️CLASS SPOTLIGHT‼️: Truck Company Operations

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Do you ride a truck or an engine? Staffed heavy or short? Truck company operations must happen on every single fire ground operations. Join us as we take an aggressive approach to truck ops on the fire ground with or without a truck. Ground ladder work, VES techniques, roof ventilation and saw work of all kinds.

PPE: Full bunker gear, SCBA, spare cylinder recommended.

Instructor: The 302 Group

The 302 Group is a collective of experienced fire service instructors from West Virginia united by one mission — to make the fire service better through aggressive, relevant, and realistic training.

Comprised of seasoned firefighters, officers, and rescue technicians, The 302 Group was built on the belief that training should reflect the realities of today’s fireground. We emphasize disciplined aggression, tactical excellence, and hands-on skill development that prepares firefighters for the worst day of someone else’s life.

Our instructors bring decades of combined experience in structural firefighting, truck company operations, engine company tactics, search and rescue, rapid intervention, technical rescue, and leadership development. Every class is designed to be high-energy, scenario-driven, and grounded in real-world lessons learned from the streets of West Virginia and beyond.

03/08/2026

‼️CLASS SPOTLIGHT‼️: The Art of Reading Smoke

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This course teaches the process that evaluates the four visible smoke attributes- volume, velocity, density, and color (VVDC) to predict fire size, location, and future growth. This skill is critical to good decision-making for both the attack team at the front door and the Incident Commander (IC) at the command post. Learning to interpret smoke makes your fire attack safer, quicker, and more effective for the firefighters and the citizens they serve.

03/08/2026

‼️IMPORTANT INFORMATION‼️
Some information about the weekend of classes.

• The final day to register to be guaranteed a shirt is March 17th.
• On Friday doors open at 4PM for registration with classes starting at 6PM.
• Saturday/Sunday doors open at 6AM with classes starting at 8AM.
• PPE needed: Forcible Entry: bunker gear and eye protection.
Down and Dirty, Truck Ops, and Basement and Attic Fires: full PPE, SCBA, spare cylinder recommended not required.
• Auto Extrication: Bunker gear or extrication gear, steel toed boots, eye protection, helmet.
• Lunch opportunities will be at the academy with door prizes given away during lunch Saturday and Sunday.
• Tickets for the fish fry will be given at registration, doors will open at 6:30PM with the ceremony starting at 7PM.
•. If you have any questions, please message us on facebook.

03/05/2026

‼️CLASS SPOTLIGHT‼️: Are you properly prepared for RIT or a Mayday?

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This class is designed to answer those questions. Come prepared to learn about RIT and Maydays on the fire ground and what you can do to prepare.

PPE: None

PreRequisite: None

Instructor - Deputy Chief Micah Kiger - Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Micah Kiger is a Career Deputy Chief with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue - Virginia. Loudoun is located 35 miles from our nation's capital and is situated between Fairfax, Prince William, and Fauquier County(s) in Northern Virginia and is bordered by the Potomac River to the North, which separates them from Frederick and Montgomery County(s) in Maryland. Micah began his fire service career in Loudoun County in 2000 after successfully completing Recruit Class #4. Since then, he has progressively moved up through the ranks and has served in the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain/Station Commander, and EMS Supervisor. Chief Kiger has held assignments as an operational Battalion Chief, Special Operations Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief/Shift Commander, and Deputy Chief of EMS, and is currently assigned as the Deputy Chief/Chief Fire Marshal for Loudoun County Fire and Rescue.