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Firefighter Training at The Ranch TX
Real-World Fireground Training That Builds Stronger Firefighters, Smarter Teams, and Safer Outcomes
The Ranch TX is a purpose-built training facility offering immersive, scenario-driven programs that replicate the intensity of real fireground operations. From vehicle fires to explosive hazards and backdraft simulations to smoke diver training, thermal runaway, and BLEVE events, our training environment challenges responders to sharpen decision-making, improve teamwork, and operate under stress.
Designed for fire departments, EMS units, and emergency response teams, our firefighter training programs bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world execution. With live role players, custom scenarios, and stress-tested evolutions, responders leave with the confidence and capability to act decisively when seconds matter.
Why Firefighters Train at The Ranch TX
Purpose-Built Facilities
Outdoor ranges, MOUT site, breaching stations, vehicle mobility courses, and live-action training areas
Live Role Players & OPFOR Integration
Simulated victims, bystanders, and civilians create realistic fireground decision-making environments
24/7 Access
Train in low-light, no-light, or night operations with no noise restrictions
Custom Fireground Scenarios
From vehicle fires and structure collapses to gas line ruptures and backdraft events
On-Site Lodging & Support
Stay on campus with convenient bunkhouse accommodations and catering options
Custom Training for Fire Departments & Response Teams
We work directly with department leadership and training officers to develop mission-specific programs for:
▪ Firefighter Survival & Rapid Intervention
▪ Thermal Runaway & Lithium Battery Fires
▪ Vehicle Fire Response & Explosion Hazards
▪ Medical & Search & Rescue
▪ Hazardous Materials Response
▪ Mass Casualty & Multi-Agency Incident Drills
▪ Low Vis/No Vis Training
Plan Your Training at The Ranch TX
▪ Private group and agency training available
▪ On-site lodging: $75/night per person
▪ Custom programs, facility rentals, and simulation support
▪ Located 1 hour south of San Antonio, TX
Enhanced Realism with Simulation Support
The Ranch TX partners with industry leaders to bring cutting-edge simulation capabilities directly to your training. When desired, we collaborate with OPCON Defense to deliver:
▪ Non-pyrotechnic blast simulators for vehicle explosions, structural collapses, and BLEVE events
▪ Thermal runaway simulation for EV fires and battery-based hazards
▪ Backdraft and gas ignition scenarios in no-burn environments
▪ Safe, shockwave-producing systems with minimal reset times and high training throughput
Who This Training Is Built For
Whether you’re training a municipal firehouse, industrial brigade, or multi-agency strike team, our programs adapt to your needs. From rookies in firefighter academy programs to seasoned emergency commanders, we help every responder train like lives depend on it—because they do.
▪ Municipal & County Fire Departments
▪ Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Teams
▪ Airport & Industrial Fire Brigades
▪ Emergency Medical & Rescue Units
▪ Joint Fire-Police Task Forces
Training Where It Matters Most
Whether you’re preparing for a live burn scenario, integrating medics with firefighters for mass casualty response, or simulating high-risk vehicle fires and explosions, The Ranch TX offers the space, support, and safety to make it real.
Our 300-acre campus gives departments and agencies the freedom to train, test, and refine their response capabilities without limitation.
World-Class Training Facilities
MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrain) Site
Urban Fireground Training Complex
Train firefighter teams in realistic, high-density urban layouts. The MOUT site offers multi-level structures and confined-space environments ideal for fireground tactics, search and rescue, and coordination under pressure.
Explosives Magazine & Breaching Area
Hazardous Entry & Structural Collapse Training Zone
Simulate gas explosions, backdraft events, and compromised entry scenarios. This zone is ideal for firefighter safety drills, forced entry training, and explosive hazard response.
High-Speed Vehicle Mobility Tracks
Vehicle Fire & Mobility Training Tracks
Train for vehicle fire response, crash rescue, and thermal runaway scenarios using our high-speed tracks and open vehicle-access training zones—built for realism, safety, and speed.
Why Train at The Ranch TX?
Real-World Emergency Scenarios
Custom Programs for Every Department
Custom Programs for Every Department
Every drill simulates high-risk, high-intensity environments to sharpen firefighter instincts and improve outcomes in real emergencies.
Custom Programs for Every Department
Custom Programs for Every Department
Custom Programs for Every Department
From fireman in training to seasoned command staff, we tailor our firefighter training programs to meet your specific needs and operational goals.
Top-Tier Instruction
Custom Programs for Every Department
Immersive, Day-and-Night Readiness
Train with instructors who bring real-world firefighting, tactical, and emergency response experience to every course.
Immersive, Day-and-Night Readiness
Custom Programs for Every Department
Immersive, Day-and-Night Readiness
Our facility offers unrestricted access and low-light, no-light capability so you can train like it’s the real thing—because it is.