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1-800-BOARDUP Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11
As an organization that works alongside fire departments and first responders every day, and with over 100 retired fire service members working on our local teams across North America, 1-800-BOARDUP International has a deep connection to September 11, 2001, and...
1-800-BOARDUP Featured on The Volly House Podcast
Check-out the recent episode of The Volly House podcast featuring Chief Frank Leeb, discussing “What Great Fire Service Leaders Do Differently.” Chief Leeb served as Deputy Assistant Chief of the FDNY and is currently the Managing Director of the First Responder...
1-800-BOARDUP Welcomes June 2026 Fast Track Class In Jacksonville, FL
1-800-BOARDUP International continues to grow with the successful completion of our June 2026 Fast Track training in Jacksonville, Florida. During this immersive and practical training our newest team members gained the essential skills, operational expertise, and...
Building Momentum: Team Growth, Training & FDIC 2026 Highlights
April was an impactful month for the 1-800-BOARDUP team! From engaging with the fire service community to strengthening internal capabilities and expanding our network, we stayed focused on connection, readiness, and service. Here’s a look at some key highlights: ...
1-800-BOARDUP Welcomes Feb. 2026 Fast Track Group
1-800-BOARDUP Welcomes Feb. 2026 Fast Track Group 1-800-BOARDUP continues its expansion momentum with the completion of the February 2026 Fast Track training program in Jacksonville, Florida. This hands-on session equipped new franchise partners with essential tools...
1-800-BOARDUP Recognizes 2025 Network Leaders at Annual Awards Dinner
1-800-BOARDUP recently honored top offices and team members from across the network for their outstanding achievements in 2025. The 1-800-BOARDUP Awards Dinner is held on the final night of 1-800-BOARDUP’s annual conference and serves as the exciting culmination of...
1-800-BOARDUP COO, Beth Toenies, Honored as “Woman of the Year” in 2025 American Business Awards!
1-800-BOARDUP is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer, Beth Toenies, has been named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the "Woman of the Year: Business Services Industries" category in The 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. This prestigious accolade...
1-800-BOARDUP Welcomes May 2025 Fast Track Graduates!
1-800-BOARDUP continues its growth trajectory, welcoming seven new locations to its expanding network in May 2025. Representatives from these territories, spanning both the U.S. and Canada, recently completed Fast Track training at the BELFOR Franchise Group...
Investing in Excellence: Team Growth, Training and FDIC 2025
April has been a busy and exciting month for the 1-800-BOARDUP Team! We've been out in the field, connecting with the fire service community, strengthening our internal team, and welcoming new partners to our network. Here's a look at some of the highlights: FDIC...
1-800-BOARDUP’s Commitment to the Canadian Fire Service Community
1-800-BOARDUP is proud to be an official partner of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) and a proud sponsor of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) to further support the fire community! The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF)...