Marianna, Fla. — Jackson County Fire Rescue will host a multi-day Apparatus Operations Course in partnership with 3rd Alarm Public Safety Training later this month, offering firefighters and emergency personnel an opportunity to strengthen both emergency driving and fire suppression skills through hands-on instruction.
According to organizers, the training is designed to provide firefighters with practical experience operating emergency apparatus safely and effectively during real-world emergency situations. The course will combine classroom instruction with field exercises focused on vehicle handling, water movement operations and pumping techniques commonly used on active fire scenes.
Training sessions are scheduled for June 17-18 and June 22-23, 2026, beginning daily at 9 a.m. at the Jackson County Fire Rescue Emergency Operations Center located at 2819 Panhandle Road in Marianna, Florida.
Officials said participants will receive instruction covering emergency vehicle laws, rules and safe driving practices for fire apparatus. The course will also include a review of fire hydraulics and pumping operations to help firefighters better understand water flow management and apparatus performance during emergency responses.
Additional hands-on exercises will focus on tandem pumping, drafting operations, relay pumping and master stream operations. Students will also participate in practical driving course evolutions designed to simulate maneuvering emergency vehicles in controlled environments.
Organizers said the training is intended to help firefighters improve confidence, operational readiness and overall safety while responding to emergencies involving large apparatus and water supply operations.
The course registration fee is $300 per student. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and appropriate clothing for water pumping exercises and outdoor practical training scenarios.
For additional information or registration details, interested participants can contact William at 352-221-8339 or register online through 3rd Alarm Public Safety Training at www.3rdalarmpst.com.
“Come sharpen your skills and train with some of the best,” organizers said in the announcement promoting the event.
