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Fire School: March 13-14, 2026 IHCC North Campus in the North Advanced Technologies Building (Former Aviation Building)
14383 College Ave.

06/10/2026

🔥 Honoring Leadership at the 2026 IHCC Regional Fire School 🔥
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Congratulations to John Francis, recipient of this year’s Outstanding Fire Fighting Award at the IHCC Regional Fire School!

John Francis has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the fire service, serving as a mentor and instructor for generations of firefighters. Through his work teaching Firefighter I and II classes at Wapello County Rural Fire Department and surrounding departments, John Francis has helped shape the next generation of emergency responders.

John Francis has also played a critical role in the success of the IHCC Fire School, serving for many years on the planning committee and contributing to the development of the training tower.

In addition, John Francis has served the community as Wapello Rural’s Training Officer for over 10 years, further strengthening firefighter education and preparedness in Southeast Iowa.

👏 Thank you, John Francis, for your commitment, leadership, and lasting impact on the fire service.

06/07/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight: Dingus 🔥

A sincere thank you to Dingus for supporting the 2026 IHCC Fire School. Their involvement helps IHCC Fire School continue providing practical, industry relevant training that strengthens the fire service and the communities it serves.

We’re grateful for partners who invest in firefighter education and public safety.

05/31/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight: Midwest Breathing 🔥

We proudly recognize Midwest Breathing Air, LLC as a sponsor of the 2026 IHCC Fire School. Their support directly contributes to training focused on firefighter safety, respiratory protection awareness, and operational preparedness.

Thank you for standing behind the health, safety, and education of Iowa’s firefighters

05/16/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight: JBS 🔥

We appreciate JBS for being a sponsor of the 2026 IHCC Fire School. Their partnership helps make possible industry driven fire service training that prepares firefighters for the challenges they face every day.

Thank you for supporting first responders, emergency preparedness, and workforce development.

05/11/2026

🚒🔥 IHCC Fire School Honors Outstanding Leader 🔥🚒

Indian Hills Community College Fire School is proud to recognize Mark Neff as this year’s Outstanding Advisory Committee Member Award recipient!

With a fire service career spanning more than 30 years, Mark has made an incredible impact on firefighter training across Southeast Iowa and the entire state. From starting in 1993 with Cedar Township/Fremont Fire Department to serving as Oskaloosa Fire Chief, his leadership helped improve community safety—lowering ISO ratings and expanding department capabilities.

Mark’s dedication to training is unmatched. He has instructed at every IHCC Fire School and taught countless firefighters in areas such as Firefighter I & II, HazMat, Fire Instructor, and more. His mentorship, experience, and commitment to rural fire service have shaped generations of first responders.

Through his continued work with the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau and his long-standing role on the IHCC Fire School Advisory Council, Mark continues to make a lasting difference in fire service education.

👏 Thank you, Mark, for your dedication, leadership, and service to the fire community!

05/10/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight: Back for Fab 🔥

A big thank you to Back for Fab for sponsoring the 2026 IHCC Fire School on March 14, 2026. Their support helps strengthen firefighter education, ensuring participants gain practical, hands on experience that translates directly to the fireground.

We’re grateful for partners who invest in training, safety, and stronger communities.

05/03/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight: All Roads Truck & Trailer 🔥

Thank you to All Roads Truck & Trailer for supporting the 2026 IHCC Fire School. Sponsors like All Roads Truck & Trailer help ensure firefighters receive high quality training focused on operational readiness, safety, and real world response.
We appreciate your commitment to emergency services, workforce training, and community safety.

04/29/2026

🚒 IHCC Fire School – Spring Advisory Committee Reception & Dinner 🍽️

Indian Hills Community College is pleased to invite our Fire School Advisory Committee members to the Spring Advisory Committee Reception & Dinner!

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 5:15 p.m. – Social
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – Welcome, Introductions, Awards Presentation & Dinner
📍 Tom Arnold Net Center

👉 Please RSVP using the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Xtz6EpF291?origin=lprLink

🔥 Fire School Advisory Committee Meeting
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 ATC Building, Room 102
(The meeting will follow the dinner.)

Interested in getting involved? If you are not currently on the advisory committee but would like to join, please contact:
Shelli Tedrow
Safety & Transportation Coordinator
📧 [email protected]
📞 641‑683‑4250

We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your continued support and involvement!

04/25/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight: Ace Graphics 🔥

We proudly thank Ace Graphics for sponsoring the 2026 IHCC Fire School on March 14, 2026. A special thank you to Sherry and her team, who have designed and produced the IHCC Fire School T shirts given to attendees for several years.
Their behind the scenes work helps create a lasting experience for Fire School participants, and we truly appreciate their hard work, flexibility, and prompt service year after year.

Support from community minded partners like Ace Graphics helps IHCC Fire School continue delivering hands on firefighter training, fire service education, and real world emergency response learning for Iowa’s first responders.

04/18/2026

🔥 Sponsor Spotlight: ServPro 🔥

Thank you to ServPro for sponsoring the 2026 IHCC Fire School on March 14, 2026. A big shout out to Jesse and his crew for their generous support—sponsoring the Friday, March 13th meal and providing a monetary donation to help make Fire School possible.

Their partnership supports hands on firefighter training and reinforces the importance of collaboration between emergency responders and restoration professionals.

We truly appreciate your commitment to community recovery, safety, and service, and for going above and beyond to support our firefighters.

Address

15433 Truman Avenue
Ottumwa, IA
52501

Telephone

+16417775835

Website

http://www.indianhills.edu/fireschool

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