Osceola FD Benevolent

06/07/2026

Registration is open

Two days of Lecture training to remember Lt. John Mickel and Firefighter Dallas Begg through training in Kissimmee, FL.

06/05/2026

Day 1 Mickel Begg 2026 8-4-2026

Chief Walt Lewis- Managing the Mayday

Likely the worst possible situation a crew, department and especially an incident commander can incur, is having a mayday or multiple maydays. When they occur, incident commanders must be prepared for the shift in priorities while engaging a multitude of options relevant to the situation at hand, so that all efforts that can be employed to seek the best possible outcome. Personnel need to be trained, equipped and prepared for the event to occur without notice. The varied causes of a mayday incident dictate the actions necessary to respond with the appropriate resources, in tactical priority, with control and coordination.

This program is designed to cover the foundations and individuality of the various types of maydays, how to recognize when one may unfold through vigilance, mechanisms to prevent their occurrence and tactics to employ to manage the situations, the stressors that come with them and the courses of action afterwards.

06/05/2026

Day One Mickel Begg 2026 8-4-2026

Lieutenant Lafontant Dorival is one of the most motivating and passionate individuals you will ever meet. With 18 years of dedicated service in the fire profession, he exemplifies pride, commitment, and excellence in everything he does. His enthusiasm for the fire service is evident every time he speaks, teaches, and inspires others.

Lieutenant Dorival serves with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the seventh-largest fire department in the United States. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous certifications and qualifications, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Technical Rescue Technician, Engineer, and Aerial Operator. He is also a certified Level II Fire Instructor and Live Fire Training Instructor.

Currently, Lieutenant Dorival serves as the Lead Instructor for the Recruit Training Program within the Training Division of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. In this role, he is responsible for shaping the next generation of firefighters, instilling in them the knowledge, discipline, and values necessary to succeed in one of the most demanding professions. His leadership, experience, and unwavering passion for the fire service continue to leave a lasting impact on everyone he trains and mentors

06/05/2026

On 8/5/2026 Members of the Irmo Fire District will honor the memory of Firefighter Michael “J” Muller at this year’s Mickel-Begg event.

J. tragically lost his life on May 26, 2023, while operating at a mutual aid structure fire. During this special presentation, members of the Irmo Fire District—including Dylan Williams, Andrew Morris, Nick Macken, Captain Dominick Boyce, and Chief Mike Sonefeld, with potential participation from Ryan Kenney and Richard Gross—will share their experiences from that day and reflect on the events that unfolded.

More importantly, they will speak about who Michael “J” Muller truly was: a dedicated firefighter, a valued brother in the fire service, and a remarkable person whose legacy continues to inspire those who knew and served alongside him.

06/02/2026

We are pleased to announce Mickel Begg 2026, taking place on August 4th and 5th in Kissimmee, FL. Ticket sales will commence by Friday, and the full speaker lineup will be revealed this week.

04/20/2026

Good luck to the Osceola Fire team at the 2026 First Responders Games this week!

04/20/2026

Thanks to everyone that came out to help out veterans at Fisher House today: Jeff Manganelli , Steven Cardinal, Aimee Cardinal, Shelby Connelly, Patrick Connelly, Gustavo Bustamante and Hayley Lamb. Next Fisher House is August, see you then.

04/10/2026

🔥SAVE THE DATES🔥

2026 Mickel Begg Leadership and Tactics Conference will be August 4th and 5th‼️ Registration will open in May with the full details.

04/08/2026

Lt. Bert Vergara has been a key supporter of Osceola FD Benevolent. Bert, we wish you the best in retirement and thank you for the service you have provided for 34 years to the residents of Osceola County. Thank you for all of your hard work advocating for the health and safety of firefighters within the state of Florida.

03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day

Osceola FD Benevolent would like to take a moment today to say something that isn’t said often.

To every woman who has ever walked into a firehouse, put on an SCBA, climbed a ladder, or served her community in any way — we honor you today. Especially those right here at Osceola County Fire Rescue, Kissimmee Fire Department, and Saint Cloud Fire Rescue.

To the women in our fire departments and in fire service families everywhere — you are special.

To every woman serving in a fire department across Central Florida, around the Country and around the world — whether you’re on the engine, on the rescue, behind the dispatch board, in administration, in fire prevention, or supporting your department in the countless ways that too often go unrecognized — thank you.

We also want to honor our wives, mothers, daughters, and partners of firefighters — you hold families together through long shifts, missed holidays, and the quiet weight of worry that comes with loving someone who runs toward danger. We couldn’t do any of this without you.

And finally, to every woman across our community serving in EMS, law enforcement, nursing, education, the military, and every career where your presence makes a difference — we see you too.

From the Osceola FD Benevolent — thank you.