02/27/2026
HUNTINGTON COUNTY FIREGROUND READINESS DAY
Huntington County departments will come together for a coordinated day of hands-on training focused on operational readiness, interdepartmental coordination, and fireground decision-making.
This county-led initiative brings firefighters, EMTs, and first responders together to strengthen performance, improve communication, and elevate the standard of response across Huntington County.
This is not a classroom event.
This is movement, teamwork, and disciplined ex*****on.
Training Evolutions Include:
• VEIS (Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search)
Instructed by Rex Drabenstot and Anthony Capozza
• Vehicle Operations & LP Tank Prop Scenarios
Instructed by Tim McCoy and Jaron Taylor
• Ventilation & Entry Procedures
Instructed by Jeff White and Coleman Hacker
• Interior Coordination & Fireground Decision-Making Drills
Instructed by Brandon Bolinger, Bryan Lagemann, and Andrew Wust
• Hose Deployment & Hose Loading Station
• Pump Operations & Drafting
Instructed by Ryan Tobin and Todd Brundige
• Forcible Entry
Instructed by Andrew Laymon and Jake Brown
• SCBA Filling Station Operations
Operated by the Huntington County Fire Department
• EMA Medical Evaluation & Blood Pressure Monitoring
Manned by PHH EMT/EMR Students
All evolutions are led by experienced Huntington County instructors committed to professionalism, safety, and operational excellence.
Officer & Chief Officer Track
Company officers and chief officers will participate in structured scenario-based drills focused on leadership, accountability, and coordinated command operations.
Two dedicated Safety Officers will be assigned to ensure all training remains controlled and safety-focused throughout the event.
🍽 Lunch provided by the Huntington County Chiefs Association.
Stronger coordination.
Stronger departments.
Stronger Huntington County.
