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Anthony Rowett
Owner | Captain | Instructor | Author

Anthony Rowett, Jr. is a Captain with the Mobile (AL) Fire Rescue Department, where he has served for the past 17 years. He has been in the fire service for 20 years, beginning his career as a firefighter with the Ogdensburg (NJ) Volunteer Fire Department. He holds multiple degrees in Fire Science and Emergency Services Management and is a graduate of the Alabama Smoke Diver course. Anthony is the owner of Port City Fire Training and serves as the President of the National Firefighters Training Foundation. He is a contributing author for several fire service publications, including Fire Engineering, Firehouse, Fire Rescue, Fire Department Training Network, and Firemanship Journal. Anthony has taught at many fire service conferences as well as for individual fire departments across the country. He is also a FDIC H.O.T. instructor and a member of the NFPA 14: Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems Committee. In addition, Anthony is a co-host of the Generation Engine podcast on Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio.

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Programs Overview

Lecture Series
 

National experts!

We will travel anywhere in the United States to bring our lecture series taught by nationally recognized instructors.

Hands-On Training
 

We come to you!

Port City Fire Training, LLC. offers a variety of training options.

We offer both lecture and hands-on training programs.

Courses are HB2604 approved in Texas via FD Tactics.

Non-Fire Service
Leadership Programs

Be a leader on AND off the field!

Improve your player's mindset towards leadership within position groups, team leadership overall, and their roles as leaders within the community. This program is an interactive discussion with athletes about leadership, mindset, and purpose on the field, as well as mindset and decision making off the field.

Upcoming Events

  • Wed, Oct 01
    Tallassee, AL
    Oct 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – Oct 02, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Tallassee, AL, Tallassee, AL 36078, USA
    2 days of hands-on training in 4 acquired structures
  • Oct 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Biloxi, MS, 1672 Popp's Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
    Anthony Rowett will present the FREE 3 our lecture in Biloxi, MS
  • Sat, Nov 01
    Nov 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – Nov 02, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Beaufort, NC, Beaufort, NC, USA
  • Mon, Nov 10
    Penscalo Beach, FL
    Nov 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – Nov 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Penscalo Beach, FL, 12 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, USA
  • Sat, Dec 06
    Tarpon Springs, FL
    Dec 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Tarpon Springs, FL, 600 County Rd 880, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
    1 day seminar with presentations from Mike Ciampo (FDNY), Mickey Farrell (FDNY), and ANTHONY ROWETT (Mobile, AL)
  • Wed, Jan 14
    Goose Creek,SC
    Jan 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Goose Creek,SC, Goose Creek, SC, USA
    Anthony Rowett & Mickey Farrell will present this class for the Goose Creek (SC) Fire Department.
  • Fri, Jan 16
    Kemah, TX
    Jan 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – Jan 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Kemah, TX, Kemah, TX, USA
  • Thu, Jan 29
    Santa Monica, CA
    Jan 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – Jan 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Santa Monica, CA, Santa Monica, CA, USA
    Anthony Rowett will present Beds to Bundles: The Flexibility of Stretching Hoselines at the conference in Santa Monica, CA
  • Feb 09, 2026, 8:00 AM – Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Urbana, IL, Urbana, IL, USA
    This is a closed class for the Urbana and Champaign Fire Departments
  • Mar 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Fairhope, AL, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
    2 days of hands-on training in Fairhope, AL
  • Mon, Apr 20
    Indianapolis, IN
    Apr 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, IN, USA
    Anthony Rowett will present From Mid-Rise to High-Rise: Engine Company Operations in Tall Buildings
  • Sat, May 16
    Albuquerque, NM
    May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – May 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque, NM, USA
    2 day conference in Albuquerque, NM with both classroom and hands-on training options.
  • Sat, Jul 11
    Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    San Diego, CA, 1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    Anthony Rowett (Mobile, AL) and Mickey Farrell (FDNY) will present tis 8 hour seminar in San Diego, CA

"I' learned a great deal in such a short class. Thanks for taking the time to teach it to our Chiefs." 

-Deputy Chief Martin McCormack, Boston Fire Department-

Port City Fire Training

 

3450 Shenandoah Trail

Semmes, AL 36575

(251) 300-9129

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