NSVFA Fire School
May 15-17, 2026
Welcome to the 89th Annual Nebraska State Fire School, hosted by the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association and Fire School Committee. This year’s event features 28 classes covering fire operations, investigation, rescue, leadership, officer training, fire prevention, and EMS, held at the Heartland Event Center and surrounding State Fair facilities in Grand Island. Attendees are encouraged to preregister early, as some classes have limited capacity, and departments are encouraged to send members to different classes to maximize training benefits. Participants are also invited to attend the opening ceremony on Friday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. The committee thanks all who support and participate in making Fire School a success and looks forward to another rewarding training experience.
CLASS CERTIFICATION: Students should make every attempt to attend the 12 hours of instruction provided for most classes and, unless otherwise indicated in the class description, must attend no less than 9 hours to receive a letter of certification which will be mailed to the student’s fire department. Attendance is recorded daily.
The following classes will require a health safety check the day of Fire School, prior to class starting:
606: Farm Emergencies and Extrication Practices
607: Intro to Firefighting
608: Advanced SCBA
609: Basic Vehicle Extrication
610: Confined Space Rescue
611: Advanced Rope Rescue Techniques
612: Fireground Operations
613: Forcible Entry Techniques
614: Rural Water Supply
616: Fire Investigations
619: Grain Engulfment Training
622: Live Flashover Training & Mobile Live Burn Simulator
623: Union Pacific RR Preparing and Responding to Hazmat Incidents
624: Every Vehicle (EV) Fire Training - Best Practices in the EV Era
626: Machinery and You (Man vs. Machine)
627: Grand Island Fire Search Academy: LIVE FIRE
**Classes start at 1:00pm on Friday, May 15th. Please arrive between 7:00-11:00am, to complete your health safety check.
**Individuals with beards, sideburns or other hairstyles that interfere with the proper seal of a breathing apparatus face piece will not be allowed to participate in classes requiring SCBA use. Protective hoods over beards are not approved.
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