International Firefighters Training Association

Welcome

The International Firefighters Training Association was created by firefighters from the US and Mexico who came together to brainstorm ideas with city officials. Our objective was to utilize our resources and create a strategic plan to meet the needs for equipment and progressive training to enhance the operations of fire departments in Mexico and Central America. As interest and support grew from many different entities such as, Fire Departments, International Rotary Clubs, Sister Cities, philanthropy foundations and city officials, so did our group of active and retired professional and volunteer firefighters.

Who we are

Our goal is to create safer communities through specialized training programs. This goal is accomplished by utilizing innovative educational experiences for emergency rescue/response services worldwide. We maximize the potential of every emergency responder,

How we do it

We work with local and international Rotary Clubs, city and state officials, fire and police departments throughout the U.S., as well as multiple nonprofit foundations. We are able to share the latest in up to date emergency management and emergency response training. The...

Donations

We accept financial and equipment donations to assist in our mission. If you wish to make a donation contact us. 501(c)(3) receipt available for financial donations.

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Mission

To provide a no cost, strategic, standardized, decision-making model for emergency services training, providing the latest training techniques to mitigate all types of emergency responses and national disasters.

History

The International Firefighters Training Association was founded in 2017, when the city of Puerto Vallarta was in need of a complete kitchen remodel and a continual training program for their City of Puerto Vallarta Fire Department.