The Annual Indian Hills Fire School will be held on the North Campus of Indian Hills Community College on March 13-14, 2026 . This year there is a Friday evening only class and two classes that have start on
Friday evening and have skills all day Saturday.
2026 Fire School Schedule
Saturday All Day Breakout Sessions | 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. | Lunch: 12:30 P.M.
Tactical Considerations on the Fireground
Instructors: : Will Munley- Knoxville FD; Cole Owens, Jerry Lemeuse, Matt Mahaffey-
Ottumwa Fire; Kale Critchlow- DesMoines Fire
Maximizing Fire Control and Rescue Operations with Minimal Staffing
Instructors: Sean Canto, Chief Ottumwa Fire Department
Fire Fighter 101
Instructors: Mike Holcomb, Agency FD, John Freshwater, Albia FD, John Francis, Wapello
Co RFD, Mike Bishop, Kirksville FD, Tyler Davis Kirksville FD
Interior Fire Attack
Instructors: Service Training Bureau Field Staff (FSTB)
Rural Pumper Ops
Instructor: Mark Neff, FSTB Central Staff, Oskaloosa Fire Chief (retired)
Advanced Vehicle Extrication (4 CEH’S-T)
Instructors: Professional Rescue Innovations (PRI)
Situational Awareness & Decision Making
Instructor: Mike Richardson
Reading Buildings Before Reading Smoke
Instructors: Scott McFarland, Deputy Chief of Training West Des Moines & PRI
*Tuition in some classes has been reduced due to support from the Volunteer Fire Fighters
Fund with cooperative assistance from the Fire Service Training Bureau.
For more information regarding each session, including cost and required equipment,
please download the 2026 Fire School Brochure.
Registration and Other Information
Registration Information
Two prices are listed for each course, the lower price indicates the “Early Bird”
price for registering before March 1st. The second higher price is for registrations
after March 1st. Refunds will not be allowed after March 12th, however substitutions
may be made up to the conference start. Walk-in registrations are accepted for classes
on a space-available basis only.
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T-shirts
Due to the gracious support of sponsors, T-shirts will be provided for all participants.
Please indicate your shirts size when you register. Additional T-shirts may be ordered
when registering, or a few may be available at fire school for $15 each.
Health Liability Waiver & Release
All participants acknowledge that they are aware of the risks associated with participation
in such courses and voluntarily agree to assume such risks. IHCC, except as provided
under Chapter 669 of the Code of Iowa relating to tort claims, shall not be held liable
for damages or injuries to students or persons participating in the fire school. There
may be some programs presented that require significant physical exertion. Persons
with heart, respiratory, or other physical conditions that may be aggravated by this
type of exertion, or that may hinder their participation should not participate in
certain programs. Individuals may be removed from the hands-on portion of a session
should there be health-related concerns.
Personal Protective Eqipment Requirements
Several of the courses at fire school have the requirement of “Full NFPA protective
clothing and SCBA.” For those classes, students must provide the following to participate:
- Helmet (NFPA compliant)
- Protective hood
- SCBA with spare cylinder
- Gloves (Cal OSHA or NFPA compliant)
- Coat and pants with liner (NFPA )
- Firefighting boots
Individuals with facial hair or hairstyles that interfere with the proper seal of
the SCBA will not be allowed to participate in the hands-on portion of classes requiring
SCBA use. Protective hoods over beards are not approved.
Questions? Contact one of these Fire School Committee Members:
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| Lori Reeves: 641-777-5835 |
Will Munley: 641-680-0517 |
| Mike Holcomb: 641-777-3799 |
John Francis: 641-455-4966 |
| John Freshwater: 515-729-2045 |
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Shelli Tedrow, Safety & Transportation Coordinator
Indian Hills Community College
North Campus,
14383 College Ave.
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5111 ext. 4250
Email: [email protected]
Equal Opportunity: Indian Hills Community College provides equal educational and employment
opportunities and does not illegally discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed,
color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin,
religion or disability in its educational programs, activities or its employment and
personnel policies. Inquiries or grievances related to this policy may be directed
to Bonnie Campbell, Director of Human Resources/Equity Coordinator, IHCC, 525 Grandview,
Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Services for students with disabilities: Individuals with disabilities who require
accommodations or special services are encouraged to contact the IHCC SUCCESS Center
for assistance, Services are available to students who may need classroom accommodations
and/or adaptive or specialized equipment. Students requesting accommodations must
provide written documentation of their disability. Students should make their requests
for accommodation by contacting the IHCC SUCCESS Center. All student requests are
dealt with in a confidential manner. Students should contact the IHCC SUCCESS Center
at (641) 683-5238. Centerville campus students should contact their SUCCESS Center
at (641) 856-2143 or call the Associate Dean of Academic Services at (641) 683-5218.
Continuing Education Courses Refund Policy:
In order to qualify for a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 3 business
days prior to course start. If you have not prepaid for the class, charges will be
assessed to your account if you do not cancel within the required timeframe or if
you do not show up for the class you will be charged. Exceptions will be made only
in extreme circumstances. To cancel a registration, call us at 1-800-346-4413.
