Dwight Williams Foam School
September 29 - October 2, 2025
Beaumont, TX
The Original Dwight Williams Industrial Firefighting Foam School, hosted alongside US Fire Pump, is open for registration! As the largest and most premier firefighting company, we’re thrilled to bring you this one-of-a-kind training event.
Designed for advanced-level firefighters, this program combines hands-on experience with in-depth classroom instruction. Dive deep into a range of incident scenarios, master fire dynamics, explore foam and dry-chemical applications, streamline response logistics, and operate large-volume firefighting equipment.
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to elevate your firefighting skills with the best in the industry!
Some of the Classes & Topics of Discussion
- Latest news on SFFF Foam and how to apply
- Case study of bulk storage fires
- Industrial Apparatus foam operations
- Big water flow and crude oil boil over
- Case study of sunken roof
- Tactics on process unit firefighting
- Live fire evolutions on Process Units, Pump Seals, and Loading Racks
Some of the Speakers & Instructors
Dwight Williams
Legendary industrial firefighter, Signature Series foam proprietor, and Senior Advisor to US Fire Pump.
Ryan Nawrocki
Chief Engineer and Chief Emergency Response Lead for US Fire Pump.
Chauncey Naylor
Director of the Resolve Maritime Academy.
Byron Stacy
Vice President of Cam Lock North America, Inc. with 35 years of refinery emergency response experience in northern remote climates. Retired Syncrude Canada Fire Chief.
Mitch Hubert
Technology Fellow, Research & Development for Perimeter Solutions and 40+ years of experience in the fire protection industry developing new fire suppression and extinguishing agents including foam, dry chemical, and restaurant agents.
Rick Haase
Retired from Phillips 66 Wood River as the Emergency Response/Security Team Leader and Fire Chief with 38 years of service.
Doug Daspit
Senior Emergency Response Technician for US Fire Pump and 40+ years of experience in the development and production of firefighting equipment.
John Dayries
Senior Emergency Response Technician with US Fire Pump. Retired LA State Trooper with 24 years in the Emergency Services Unit specializing in hazardous materials and explosive control.
Obie Cambrie
Global Emergency Preparedness & Response Advisor for US Fire Pump. Retired ExxonMobil Emergency Response Director.
Brad Williamson
Technical Sales Director with US Fire Pump and former Industrial Products Manager for Ferrara Fire Apparatus..
Chris Ferrara
Founder of US Fire Pump, US Fire Apparatus, and Ferrara Fire Apparatus and 40+ years of experience in the firefighting industry.
Important Information
Cost
Early Bird Cost (before August 15, 2025) = $1,950
Regular Cost (after August 15, 2025) = $2,250
The cost does not include bunker gear or hotel accommodations.
Bunker Gear
Bunker gear is required for each individual participating in the hands-on training. For anyone that does not want to travel with their bunker gear, you may choose to rent bunker gear from Delta and it will be delivered to the training site.
Lodging
Holiday Inn & Suites
3950 I-10 South
Beaumont, TX 77705
409-842-5995
Discounted room rate = $99.00 per night
Room Block Information is listed below:
- Group Name: Us Fire Pump
- Group Code: UFP
- Check-in Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Checkout Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Last day to make reservations: Thursday, August 29, 2025
All cost associated with lodging is self-pay not covered by the registration fee.