Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents
An Orientation to and Update on FireTRAQ
(2 Contact hours for Fire Code Administrator, Fire Safety Inspector, and Instructor)
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is pleased to offer an orientation class introducing the new FireTRAQ computer program, designed to streamline incident reporting, inspection tracking, and data management for fire service professionals across the state. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of FireTRAQ’s features, user interface, and integration capabilities, ensuring attendees are equipped to navigate the system confidently and efficiently. Participants will receive hands-on guidance, learn best practices for data entry and retrieval, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to program specialists. Whether you're a seasoned fire inspector or new to digital reporting, this orientation will help you make the most of FireTRAQ’s powerful tools. This class will also discuss updates to the system since its initial rollout in 2025.
Instructor: Bruce Gillingham-Bureau Chief & Superintendent Florida State Fire College
Instructors:
Bruce Gillingham is a graduate of Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL. He later attended Columbia Southern University for an AAS Fire Science degree. Gillingham has worked at the City of High Springs Fire Department and has also been involved with Alachua County Fire Rescue. He is known for his contributions to the community and his dedication to fire safety and emergency response.
Date: Tuesday February 10, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM -11:30 AM
Location:
Florida Fire College Room 101
11655 NW Gainesville Road
Ocala Fl 34482
Cost: Free for members of the FFMIA
Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00 to be able to use the member rate.
Point of Contact:
Daniel (Dan)Hickey
Fire Safety Coordinator
University of Florida
Environmental Health & Safety
Building 0554
2230 Natural Area Drive
P.O. Box 112190
Gainesville, Florida 32611-2200
Office: 352.392.1591
Direct: 352.294.7109
Cell: 352.266.3653
Fax: 352.392.6367
Daniel.hickey@ehs.ufl.edu
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 20815
Class: 211035