Great Lakes H.O.T. INSTRUCTOR CADREHead out to Great Lakes H.O.T. for one of Michigan’s best hands-on training courses. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or gain new insights, this event is designed to make you an essential part of your department. Chief Reilly will be there, playing a key role in the instructor cadre. He’ll […]

Chief Dennis Reilly Returns to Firemanship 2025
📅 July 17–18, 2025 (Times TBD)
📍 Aurora, Illinois – Police Department Lecture Hall

Back by popular demand, Chief Dennis Reilly returns to Firemanship 2025 with two high-impact presentations:

🔥 Maximizing Company Leadership
🔥 Fireground Excellence

Fireground Excellence explores what it takes to consistently deliver top-tier performance under pressure. From command roles to the crucial first 10 minutes on scene, Chief Reilly breaks down the decisions that drive success. The class concludes with his signature 10 Rules for Fireground Excellence—a must for anyone serious about leading effectively.

Perfect for officers, acting officers, and firefighters preparing to step into leadership roles.

Chief Reilly to present at the South Atlantic FIRE EXPOPRESENTATIONThe First Due Brew - Four Ingredients for a Successful Operation Chief Dennis Reilly & Chief Rob Backer will present this program together at the South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo in Raleigh, NC. Overview:Rapid decision-making begins well before the rig leaves the bay. The First Due […]

Chief Reilly Shares Mission & Vision with Canadian FirefightersPRESENTATIONLEADERSHIP & TACTICS PROGRAM FOCUS Chief Reilly will present again this year in Saint-Paul New Brunswick Canada at the Mentorship Through Brotherhood Conference in September 2025.  Overview:Coming Soon Key Takeaways:• Coming Soon

Reno Nevada, Chief Reilly at Fire Shows WestPRESENTATIONTraining Firefighters to Win On The Fireground  Overview:Join Chief Dennis Reilly in Reno for a game-changing training session focused on elevating fireground performance across the board. In “Training Firefighters to Win on the Fireground,” Chief Reilly challenges the traditional approaches to firefighter training and delivers a results-driven strategy […]

Chief Reilly Alamo Fire Conference '25PRESENTATIONTactical Excellence: It Doesn’t Just Happen Excellence isn’t a slogan—it’s a system. This program breaks down the core factors that lead to high-performing operational units. If your department wants to build teams that thrive in dynamic, high-risk environments, it starts here. Key Takeaways: Define the real meaning of tactical excellence […]

CHIEF REILLY TO BE A FEATURED INSTRUCTORA 40-HOUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE LEADERSOverview: This five-day, 40-hour program is built for fire officers and step-up personnel ready to elevate their leadership, sharpen their tactical decision-making, and learn how to manage training and drills with purpose. Covering a full spectrum of officer responsibilities—from roll call […]