Appalachian Mountain FOOLS

07/18/2026

FOOLS-ible entry training fundraiser!!

⭐️August 29th, 8am-4pm⭐️

🔥🔥 Skill stations to include 🔥🔥

- Conventional FE
- Through The Lock
- Saw Work
- Confined Space and Limited Visibility FE

More details to follow in the next few days about signups, and PPE requirements.

07/18/2026

Get in on the first ever No Coast Fire Conference !!!

07/18/2026

ALERT!

The Virginia State Firefighters Association Conference & Expo is happening in Wytheville on August 6-8.

Interested? Register here: https://bit.ly/4h6rEcI

07/06/2026

BIG NEWS!!!!

Our FIRST Open Registration TIC Academy is now open for registration!

Insight Fire Training is proud to partner with Guilford Technical Community College in North Carolina to bring you this premier training event.

📍 Location: GTCC
📅 Dates: November 6–8

Program Breakdown:

November 6 – Lecture Day (Up to 150 Students)
$99 per person
• 8 hours of in-depth Thermal Imaging instruction. Students who attend this session will receive a custom flashdrive preloaded with resources, a copy of the presentation, and more!

November 7–8 – Hands-On Live Fire Training
• 16 hours of live fire, scenario-based application
• Limited to 50 students.

Full 3-Day TIC Academy Package
$699 per person
(Includes 8-hour lecture + 2 full days of hands-on live fire training) These students will receive the classroom portion, hands on training, t-shirt, flash-drive, meals are included on the HOT training days and a special dinner on Saturday night! And we will have a raffle to donate funds to charity: So far we have (2) Conference passes to the LIFT Conference 2027, (1) Mini Pry Bar from Pry Guy Levers and (2) Forcible entry wedges and a council lock pulling tool from 1335 Props

⚠️ Hands-on portion capped at 50 students.

This academy is designed to meet the objectives of:
✔ NFPA 1010 (Chapter 7)
✔ NFPA 1408
💼 Sponsorship opportunities are available!

Special thanks to NAFECO, Teledyne FLIR, Seek Thermal and Rhinehart Fire Services for sponsoring this event!

If your organization is interested in supporting this event, contact us for details.
Contact us at [email protected] for details

Thank you for your continued support.
Register at the following link:
https://insightfiretraining.regfox.com/insight-fire-training-tic-academy

07/06/2026

RIT or DIE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN, HOSTED BY RAINSVILLE FIRE & RESCUE AND THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN FOOLS.

Please use this Google Form Link To Complete Registration and Payment. https://forms.gle/eXsvdgfVStHkitgDA

Any inquiries or questions, please call Shane Bentley 706-716-3286

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all you fatherly FOOLS out there!

05/31/2026

Just do it, sign up a Team or Sign up as a Sponsor all proceeds will benefit the VOLUNTEERS that answer the call!

05/11/2026

04/05/2026

🌄✝️ Happy Easter from the Appalachian Mountain Fools! 🐣🌼

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16 (NIV)

As the sun rises over the mountains, we’re reminded of new beginnings, hope, and the strength of our community. May your day be filled with peace, joy, and time spent with the ones who matter most.

From us to you — stay safe, enjoy the beauty of the season, and have a blessed Easter and as always GOD BLESS! 🌅🥚🐰