Ludington, MI – Multiple Courses (January 2026)
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 01/10/2026 at 8:00 AM (EST)
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Offerings
Incident Safety Officer Training Series (2 hours)
The NVFC’s Incident Safety Officer (ISO) training will give students an overview of the role of an ISO and cover communications and safety, as well as the practical application of this information. Please note, this is not an ISO certification program.
Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services (2 hours)
Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission, improve member satisfaction, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles, qualities, ethics, and best practices to help your department function at a high level and avoid fire and emergency services leadership pitfalls. Retention research will also be discussed to help leaders understand retention concerns and identify solutions.
Surviving the Job - Cancer in the Fire Service (2 hours)
Cancer is a serious threat facing today’s fire service, but there are easy and low-cost ways you can lower your risks. These include the 11 best practices for firefighter cancer prevention as outlined in the Lavender Ribbon Report. This course will explain how to incorporate these life-saving practices into your daily routines to reduce your exposure risks and protect yourself and your fellow firefighters from occupational cancer.
Date and Time
January 10, 2026 - 0800-1600 ET
Location
Ludington Fire Department
918 East Tinkham Ave.
Ludington, MI 49431
Travel and Logistics
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) or Gerald. R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Recommended Hotels:
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ludington by IHG, 4079 US-10, Ludington, MI 49431
- Best Western Lakewinds, 5005 US-10, Ludington, MI 49431
Training site parking: Free lot
Meals and refreshments: Attendees are responsible for their own lunch, beverages, and snacks.
Attire: casual (no gear needed)
Contacts
Local: Brandon Coughlan,firedept@ci.ludington.mi.us, (231) 233-5585
NVFC: Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org, (202) 887-5700
Brian Focht
Brian Focht CFPS, CFEI, is a 40-vetern of the fire service and Past Chief of the Willow Grove (Fire Company and a Career Lieutenant with the Horsham Fire Company serving as shift supervisor and Training Officer. He is a Pro Board level 3 fire instructor and teaches at several academies. He is a PA Department of Health Paramedic and Instructor. He has authored articles on Natural Gas and Electrical Emergencies and Designed a Training Video and Program for Emergency Services on dealing with Autism. He co-authored a book on Tactical Response to Natural Gas Emergencies by PennWell. He was the 2014 OCAILA Community Achievement Award, 2016 Recipient of the Garry Breese IAFC Safety Performance Award, 2017 Liberty Museum Valor Award for Community Betterment and 2019 PA Department of Health Instructor of the Year. A NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist and many other professional credentials and meritorious citations.
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