NSFA Regional Training Symposium – Hawthorne, Nevada

The Nevada State Firefighters Association (NSFA) invites you to attend the NSFA Hawthorne Training Symposium, hosted by Mineral County Fire & EMS in Hawthorne, Nevada.

This two-day training event runs Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, 2026. It offers four classes: live fire, hazmat, wildfire, and fireground medicine. It is open to all Nevada fire and EMS personnel.

Location
Mineral County Fire Department
418 Mineral Road, Hawthorne, NV 89415

Registration
Per person. Includes both dinners.

• $50 Early Registration for NSFA Members ($100 after October 17, 2026)
• $75 Early General Registration ($125 after October 17, 2026)
• $15 Guest (meals only)

Early registration ends October 17, 2026. Not an NSFA member? Join at nsfa.org and register at the member rate.

Training Includes

• Hazmat Incident Commander: state certified, 16 hours. You must attend both days to receive the certificate.
• Car Burn Prop: hands-on live fire with the State Fire Marshal’s propane car burn prop, running all day both days. Before you train, you need an accountability form signed by your chief.
• Wildfire Risk Assessment (4 hours): assess homes for wildfire risk and give owners recommendations that reduce risk for the whole community.
• Medical Emergency on the Fire Ground (4 hours): approved for EMS CEU hours. Covers basic medical operations on the fire ground, including firefighter cardiac arrest management.

Schedule

Friday, November 6

• Hazmat Incident Commander: 8 AM – 5 PM
• Car Burn Prop: 8 AM – 5 PM
• Wildfire Risk Assessment: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Medical Emergency on the Fire Ground: 1 PM – 5 PM

Saturday, November 7

• Hazmat Incident Commander: 8 AM – 5 PM
• Car Burn Prop: 8 AM – 5 PM
• Medical Emergency on the Fire Ground: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Wildfire Risk Assessment: 1 PM – 5 PM

Lunch is on your own. No lunch is provided.

Meals
Both dinners are included with registration, with a cash bar both nights.

• Friday: Elks Lodge (Mexican)
• Saturday: Old Nevada Pizza
• Bringing family? Guests eat for $15.

Hotel Information
Lodging is first come, first served, so book early.

• El Capitan Travel Lodge: $99/night
• Whiskey Flats RV Park: $50/night
• Hawthorne’s Best: 10–15% off
• Dry camping at the fire station: free

Join firefighters from across Nevada for an immersive training experience focused on operational excellence, safety, and professional development.