THE ULTIMATE RESCUE
Five days of faith, brotherhood, firemanship, and hands-on training
Join firefighters from across the country for Conference #7 as we come together to train, strengthen one another, and remember the rescue that matters most
January 25–29, 2027 | Douglasville, Georgia
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
JANUARY 25 - LECTURE DAY
Faith-driven messages from leaders within the fire service.
Keynote Speaker: Nate Sturm
Tactically Broken: Broken With a Purpose
Captain Mark Rossi
First Due Faith
Bobby “Roho” Bennett
Lead With the Heart
Levi Mills
A Story Only God Could Write
Daniel Allis
All In: Not Two-Thirds
JANUARY 26 - BIG FIRE • BIG WATER
Presented by Captain Mark Rossi
Fireground-focused instruction built around large-fire operations, water delivery, and practical experience.
JANUARY 26 - INSIGHT FIRE TRAINING
Live Fire
Hands-on training focused on sharpening skills and building confidence under realistic fireground conditions.
JANUARY 27 - SEARCH UNDER PRESSURE
Presented by Outcast Fire Training
Live-fire search training centered on movement, communication, decision-making, and performing under pressure.
JANUARY 28 & 29
UNCLE DON’S ENGINE & TRUCK SCHOOL
2 Days • Live Fire
Two days of hands-on engine and truck company operations, practical repetitions, and brotherhood.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
NATE STURM - Keynote Speaker
TACTICALLY BROKEN: BROKEN WITH A PURPOSE
25-year fire-service veteran, founder of Buddy Breathers, and chaplain and instructor with Bearers of the Oath and Dagum Fire Cadres
CAPTAIN MARK ROSSI - FIRST DUE FAITH
28-year fire-service professional, retired from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, and founder of Big Fire • Big Water and South Florida First Due Engine / Truck Programs.
BOBBY “ROHO” BENNETT - LEAD WITH THE HEART
A 33-year fire-service veteran whose life and leadership are centered on faith, family, and service.
LEVI MILLS - A STORY ONLY GOD COULD WRITE
A firefighter sharing a story of second chances, redemption, faith, and returning to the fire service with renewed purpose.
DANIEL ALLIS - ALL IN: NOT TWO-THIRDS
Host of Faith in the Firehouse and a firefighter focused on living out faith both inside and outside the station.
NEED TO KNOW INFO
Safety & PPE
Full PPE and SCBA are required for applicable live-fire and hands-on classes.
Lecture Day does not require gear.
Students should bring hydration, snacks, and a change of clothes.
All students must check in each morning for accountability and safety.
Safety & PPE
Lecture Day
TBA
H.O.T. Classes
Douglas County Training Center
Douglasville, Georgia
Questions & Conversations
Have a question about Conference #7, want to get involved, or interested in sponsoring? We’d love to connect.
Email: bearersoftheoath@gmail.com
Phone: (706) 716-3286
Sponsorships & Partnerships: Request our 2026 Sponsorship Packet via email.
