Axe Throwing- Ironside Axe Club- 2700 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266. At 345pm. $40 per person

February 6 at 1900

Location -
The Shop DSM
901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Guest Speaker - Brain Edward’s

Description - ZOOM Training

Guest Speaker Bio - TBD

⚫️ Multiple door props with challenging obstacles to test your forcible entry skills.

⚫️ Through-the-Lock props available to fine tune your respectful entry skills.

⚫️ Rotary saw and window prop available to practice your cutting technique.

Join us for a morning of open gym-style training! Let’s learn from each other and enjoy some brotherhood while we work towards becoming better. We've organized the equipment, the facility, and exciting evolutions - all you need to bring is a helmet, gloves, eye protection and determination to improve!

📆 Event Date: March 15th

🕒 Event Time: 0800

💰 Cost: TBD

🏢 Location: Marshalltown- Fire Training Center- 3700 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

WHAT PPE TO BRING: At a minimum bring your Helmet, Gloves and Eye Protection. It's suggested to wear structural firefighting pants. If you'd like to practice in full PPE & SCBA, that is allowed as well.

👥 EVERYONE is welcome! All skill levels, members, and non-members are welcome. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is for you.

Register Here

Contingency Plan - If weather is an issue, we have an alternative plan for the training. This plan will be communicated via email to recipients if needed.

April 3 at 1900

Location -
The Shop DSM
901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Guest Speaker - Chad Parrott

Description - TBD

Guest Speaker Bio - TBD

Join The Des Moines Area Metro F.O.O.L.S and Midwest Misfits for Engine Company Operations

⚫️ Hose Deployments 1.75" & 2.5"

⚫️ Hose Advancement 1.75" & 2.5"

⚫️ Flowing and Moving 1.75" & 2.5"

⚫️ Know your flow, as well as fire stream tactics

📆 Event Date: May 10th, 2025

🕒 Event Time: 9:00 AM

💰 Cost: $25 for DAM FOOLS Members, $50 for Non Members

🏢 Location: Council Bluffs- Fire Training Center- 3405 S 11th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

WHAT PPE TO BRING: Full PPE & SCBA

👥 EVERYONE is welcome! All skill levels, members, and non-members are welcome. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is for you.

June 5 at 1900

Location -
The Shop DSM
901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Guest Speaker - Robert Schoening

Description - Competition Concepts for Company Development-

How to take basic concepts from competitive sports and grow as an individual and a fire company

Guest Speaker Bio - Rob Schoening is a 22 yr veteran of the Council Bluffs Fire Department where he serves on Engine 21 on the west side of CB. Rob has worked in both the supression and training divisions, is a team medic for CBFS’s tactical medic program, and is an avid competitive pistol shooter where he holds an A Class card in USPSA.

Food Bank of Iowa- More details to come

August 7 at 1900

Location -
The Shop DSM
901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Guest Speaker - Scott Mcfarland

Description - Reading Smoke- "The Art of Reading Smoke" is a dynamic, interactive course designed to sharpen a firefighter's most critical situational awareness skill: interpreting smoke conditions. Based on the groundbreaking work of fire service veteran Dave Dodson and presented by seasoned instructor Scott McFarland, this class will guide students through the principles and real-time application of smoke reading to improve fireground decision-making.

Participants will develop a solid foundation in basic fire behavior and learn a proven 4-step process for reading smoke. Through case studies, photos, and video simulations, students will be challenged to evaluate smoke indicators to determine:

• The fire’s location

• The stage of fire development

• The potential for a hostile fire event (e.g., flashover, backdraft)

• Clues related to structural stability

• Tactical and strategic options based on smoke characteristics

Whether you're a new firefighter or a veteran officer, this course will enhance your ability to make faster, smarter decisions on the fireground. Students will leave with the tools and confidence to apply their smoke reading skills immediately during initial size-ups and evolving incidents.

Guest Speaker Bio - Scott McFarland is a seasoned fire service professional with over three decades of experience in emergency response, leadership, and training. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Northern Iowa and a Fire Science Certificate from Des Moines Area Community College.

Scott has dedicated 31 years to the West Des Moines Fire Department, rising through the ranks from Firefighter to Driver/Operator, Lieutenant, and ultimately Deputy Chief. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in department operations, personnel development, and emergency scene management.

For the past 20 years, Scott has served as a respected Instructor with the Fire Service Training Bureau (FSTB) and Professional Rescue Innovations (PRI), where he shares his expertise in fireground tactics, technical rescue, and leadership with the next generation of fire service professionals.

📆 Event Date: September 26th and 27th

🕒 Event Time: 0800

💰 Cost: Lecture Only- $50

Hands on Training and Lecture- $150

🏢 Location: Ankeny, IA

Lecture- Holiday Inn & Suites

Hands On Locations-

Can Man- Altoona Fire Training Center

Mayday Mindset- Urbandale Fire Training Center

October 2 at 1900

Location -
The Shop DSM
901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Guest Speaker - Dr Andrew Terry

Description - Treatment of burn/smoke inhalation

Guest Speaker Bio - TBD

Details TBD

December 4 at 1900

Location -
The Shop DSM
901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Guest Speaker - Tina McDermott Humston

Description - Building a Training Program

Guest Speaker Bio - TBD