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Tactics

F1RST offers unparalleled tactical training for first responders. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert-led programs, including SWAT, Urban Search and Rescue, and the latest tactical innovations, ensure law enforcement officers are fully equipped to handle modern-day threats and emergencies. Partnering with leading tactical organizations, F1RST provides the most rigorous and advanced training available globally.

Advanced Tactical Training at F1RST: Preparing First Responders for Today's Complex Threats

At F1RST, we are dedicated to ensuring that first responders are equipped to handle the complexities of today's threats through top-tier tactical training. Our team of instructors, with over 150 years of combined experience in U.S. Military Special Operations, fire rescue, and law enforcement, delivers some of the most intense and comprehensive tactical instruction available globally. In collaboration with esteemed organizations like Trident Technologies and Consulting, we bring specialized military tactics, proven effective in combat, to the realm of law enforcement and first response.

Revolutionary Training Facilities

Our tactical training center is designed to challenge traditional methods and revolutionize emergency response training. F1RST offers both indoor and outdoor facilities for real-world scenario-based training. This includes two FEMA-certified collapsed structure rubble piles, which are essential for search and rescue operations, canine live find exercises, and human remains detection drills. These facilities provide a realistic and challenging environment for trainees to develop and hone their skills.

Comprehensive Training Programs

F1RST's comprehensive law enforcement training programs are at the forefront of innovation and readiness. We cover the latest advancements in tactical and technical rescue, ensuring that first responders are well-prepared for modern-day conflicts and disasters. Our training encompasses a wide range of scenarios, from active shooter situations to natural disaster response, providing participants with the skills necessary to effectively respond to and resolve emergencies.

Focus on Real-World Applications

At F1RST, we prioritize real-world applications in our training. Our facilities and programs are designed to replicate the conditions and challenges first responders will face in the field. This approach ensures that trainees are not only learning theoretical concepts but also applying them in realistic, high-pressure environments. The result is a more confident and capable first responder, ready to handle any situation that arises.

Enhancing Readiness and Response

By providing state-of-the-art training and facilities, F1RST enhances the readiness and response capabilities of law enforcement and first responders. Our focus on both tactical and technical rescue operations ensures that personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and resolve emergencies effectively. Through continuous innovation and collaboration, we strive to set the standard for tactical training and emergency preparedness. F1RST is committed to preparing first responders for the complexities of today's threat landscape. With our unparalleled expertise, advanced training facilities, and innovative programs, we ensure that law enforcement and first responders are equipped to protect and serve their communities with confidence and proficiency. Join us at F1RST, where we revolutionize tactical training and pave the way for safer, more secure communities.

SWAT team clearing a room, ballistic shield

Upcoming Related Trainings:

  • Pat Doering's Case Studies and Team Readiness Workshop
    Mon, May 05
    May 05, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    F1RST Classroom - Building 'I', 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
  • Multiple Dates
    HR 218
    Fri, May 23
    May 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    F1RST Range, 14645 Softwind Ln, Spring Hill, FL 34610, USA
  • Pasco - BANG Round-Up
    Wed, Jun 11
    Jun 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    F1RST Campus , 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    Join crisis negotiation teams from across the Tampa Bay region for an immersive, hands on training day at F1RST.
  • CTS Less Lethal Instructor Certification Course
    Tue, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jun 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
    PSO Range, 14645 Softwind Ln, Spring Hill, FL 34610, USA
    The instructor-level course encompasses the full range of munitions manufactured by CTS. After completion, students will receive certification to instruct others within their department as end users in the deployment and use of Impact & Chemical Munitions and Flash Bang devices
  • Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault Investigations
    Tue, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2025, 8:30 AM – Jun 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
    F1RST Classroom - Building 'I' , 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to conduct sensitive and thorough investigations into sexual assault cases. It explores the impact of trauma on survivors and how to create a safe, supportive environment for them to share their experiences.
  • Basic Detective Investigations Course
    Tue, Jul 01
    Jul 01, 2025, 8:30 AM – Jul 02, 2025, 5:00 PM
    F1RST Classroom - Building 'I', 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    Basic Detective Investigations Course (2-days) equips you with the foundational skills to tackle any investigation, from gripping violence to crafty financial schemes. Master the art of evidence collection, witness interviewing, and suspect interrogation. Learn to unravel tangled alibis and build a
  • Conducting Unexplained Child Death Investigations
    Tue, Jul 08
    Jul 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 11, 2025, 4:00 PM
    F1RST Campus - Building 'I' , 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    Learn how to objectively investigate child death cases particularly when the cause and manner of death is unexplained. Presented by National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College.
  • The Cognitive Interview
    Mon, Jul 14
    Jul 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
    F1RST Classroom - Building 'I', 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    Detecting Deception in the Blink of an Eye: Interviewing victims, witnesses and law enforcement officers involved in traumatic events.
  • Responding to the Rampage School Shooter
    Tue, Jul 22
    Jul 22, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    F1RST Classroom - Building 'I', 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    This 8 hour day equips crisis negotiators, CIT officers, school resource officers and mental health professionals with a behavioral composite of the "Rampage School Shooter."
  • G386 Mass Fatality Incident Response Course & Tabletop Exercise
    Tue, Aug 19
    Aug 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – Aug 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
    F1RST Classroom - Building 'I', 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    FEMA's G386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course is a two-day training program that prepares local and state response personnel to manage incidents with large numbers of fatalities.
  • Theme Development in Crisis Negotiation
    Tue, Oct 21
    Oct 21, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    F1RST Campus - Building 'I', 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA
    This 8-hour presentation and workshop will teach negotiators how to move beyond basic de-escalation and active listening to craft themes that resonate with a subject's core values, fears and motivations.
  • Influence & Persuasion/ Negotiating with Different Personality Types
    Wed, Nov 05
    Nov 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    F1RST Classroom - Building 'I', 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Wy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34637, USA

Tactical research and education programs at F1RST include:​

Tactical Planning

SWAT Team Operator (Basic and Advanced)

SWAT Command

SWAT Medic

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)

Tactical Technical Rescue

HR-218 Courses

Latest Innovative and Readiness Models in Tactical Training

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