6th Annual Jerry Fickes Memorial Training Weekend
Date: September 20th & 21st , 2025
Time: 8am-4pm
Cost: $225/ Person

Class Description:
The days of just showing up and just getting a ladder up here or there has faded away. There’s much more to it now! This class digs deep into the truck company pocket and is designed to take a look at primary functions of the truck company. This truck company operations program covers all the aspects from size up for officers, unit riding positions, hand tools and ladder placement, forcible entry tactics, tactical consideration for vertical ventilation and most importantly how to stay DISCIPLINED on the fire-ground. This class is an interactive hands-on class that will have you rethinking the roles of what it used to be to what it should be and is now.

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"The Lieu" Magnetic Force Wedge "CFT" 

Introducing the new Capitol Force Wedges. Made from T6061 aluminum, these wedges are machine grooved to stop your wedge from falling out during the driving process. Complete with 2 countersunk magnets to allow the wedge to be attached to your halligan without a string or without falling off. Check out our website for more details and to order your wedge.

Product Description:
-Manufactured by Wedgin Tool (USA)
-Made from T6061 Aluminum Stock
-Measurements: 5” long X 1.5” X 1.5”; 10oz
-Drilled hole for lanyard or paracord
-Machine grooved lines for progress capture
-Counter sunk magnets (30lbs of magnetic force)
-Magnets secured with Hex Head Machine Screws

(Note: Magnets are countersunk into the wedge with machine head screws that keep the magnets from falling out during high heat conditions. Magnets may chip or crack after use, but will never become demagnetized). 

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Capitol Fire Training is a corporation composed of experienced fire and rescue instructors from all over the United States. Established in August of 2009, Capitol Fire Training’s sole mission has been to deliver quality fire service training to all departments and organizations, career or volunteer. Our mission is delivered by experienced instructors who harp on teaching proven street tactics, that have worked and continue to work in the American fire service. We strive to make every class, be it lecture or hands-on, fun, interactive, and realistic while still meeting your organizations needs and staffing profile. All of our classes are customized to your department based at the request of your department’s needs. For more information, contact us….

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