MARK VONAPPEN

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

TRAIN WITH MARK

ABOUT MARK

Captain vonAppen is a 27 year veteran of the fire service in California where he was assigned to the suppression division and achieved the rank of captain. During his career he worked on multiple engine companies (including urban and wild land urban interface) the ladder company, and served in the training division. He served a committee member for California State Fire Training and has contributed to the development of Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention curriculums.

Mark has been published in Fire Engineering Magazine, Fire Service Warrior, and is the creator of the fire service leadership blog FULLY INVOLVED. He has been a featured presenter at FDIC International since 2015 and has travelled the country as a speaker on leadership and team building.

He is an instructor for the Santa Clara County Joint Fire Academy, an academy instructor at Las Positas Community College, and a member of the “Nobody Gets Left Behind” training group.

FEATURED COURSE

FULLY INVOLVED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The FULLY INVOLVED Leadership Program equips fire service professionals with practical tools to build stronger teams, establish clear expectations, and create a culture of accountability and engagement. Led by Captain Mark vonAppen, this interactive program focuses on leadership, mentorship, communication, and team building, providing attendees with proven strategies to inspire others and drive organizational success.

Full or half day options are offered based upon the wishes of the host. Keynote and virtual deliveries are available upon request.

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HALF-DAY PROGRAM

Largely dedicated to laying the foundation for a culture that works. It is designed to be interactive and conversational. Includes a deep dive into team building concepts and the importance of mentoring as a lifelong part of your lifestyle in the organization.

FULL-DAY PROGRAM

Includes a morning of directed lecture and class participation, an afternoon workshop of “Creating a Culture that Works”, where attendees collaborate on team building projects and chart the course first for themselves, the work group, and then the organization.

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All Hands Fire Training works with departments to deliver customized, hands-on training programs designed to meet your staffing, equipment, and operational needs. Our instructors provide realistic, experience-driven training that builds confidence, enhances decision-making, and improves performance on the fireground.

Contact us to request this course or to discuss scheduling options for your organization.

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