At Ascent Fire Department Assessment Centers & Training LLC (ASCENT FD ACT), we specialize in Defensible Assessment Centers and NFPA-Aligned Training Built for Today’s Firefighters and Fire Service Leaders.
Helping departments make confident promotional decisions and develop future leaders.

The Right Assessment. The Right Training.

The Right Results!

400+ years of combined command-level experience.

Services Delivered to You, Nationwide

Professional Services

ASCENT FD ACT provides fire departments with expert guidance in strategic planning, leadership selection, and customized consulting services. We partner with agencies to design forward-looking strategic plans that enhance operations, improve service delivery, and align with NFPA standards.

Our Fire Chief Selection process gives communities the confidence to choose the right leader—using clear, objective, and defensible assessments.

Beyond leadership, we deliver tailored consulting solutions such as project management, organizational exercises, interim leadership, and operational support. With ASCENT, departments gain the insight and experience to meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow.

Candidate Assessment Center Process

  • Objective, defensible evaluation process

  • Designed and led by experienced chief officers

  • On-site delivery to your department

  • Detailed candidate profiles and professional development plans

🔍 Trusted. Objective. Proven.
With ASCENT FD ACT, you’re not just hiring a leader—you’re investing in the future of your organization.

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Nationally Recognized  Training

ASCENT FD ACT proudly delivers training nationally to fire service professionals across the United States. Our certified instructors provide high-quality, standards-based instruction on-site at your department or training facility. 

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Whether you're building foundational skills or advancing your department’s capabilities, we’re ready to support your mission.

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Incident Command Training to NFPA 1026

Five Days. Forty Hours. Total Immersion.

This intensive program delivers 40 hours of hands-on training designed to sharpen leadership and command skills.

  • Day 1: 8 hours of strategy and tactics

  • Day 2–5: 32 hours of real-world, scenario-based application

Students will take command in scenarios ranging from:

  • NIMS Type 4 and 5 incidents

  • Single- and multi-alarm fires

  • Single/multi-family, nursing homes, commercial, factory, warehouse, HAZMAT, MCI, aircraft

  • Technical rescues

  • IEDs

By the end of the course, participants will walk away with:
✅ Recognition-primed decision-making skills
✅ Confidence as an Incident Commander
✅ The ability to implement ICS on any scale

📌 Special Offer: Host this course and receive $100 off your first four students.

Every class is delivered with a hands-on, team-focused approach tailored to your operational environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book an appointment for an assessment center or schedule a training?

You can easily book an appointment. Call or text us at 513-402-2479 or send a detailed email to info@ascent-fd-act.com. We return all inquiries within 2-3 business days.

Do you provide customized training programs for fire departments?

Yes, we work closely with fire departments to develop tailored training programs that meet their specific needs and objectives. Check out our course offering list for the programs we currently provide. Not every course is listed, so if you are looking for something specific please message us.

Do you provide professional consulting services?

Yes, we can assist your organization with any professional consulting services you may require. From performing fire department service delivery assessments, succession planning, station location analysis, management versus leadership training, or interim fire chief services, we can assist you with your needs.

Will you travel to our site to conduct a training?

Absolutely! We will bring our instructor to your students and provide high quality and impactful training that meets the referenced NFPA Standard.

Do you conduct written Civil Service Testing?

Yes! We will develop your entry-level test and proctor it at your site. Results are typically provided to the customer within 5 business days.