The 50th State F.O.O.L.S. proudly presents Cruel Intentions, an aggressive and thought-provoking fire attack program led by nationally respected instructor and Battalion Chief Kyle Romagus. This class is designed for firefighters who want to sharpen their engine company skills, strengthen nozzle operations, and develop the mindset required to aggressively combat modern fire behavior.

Today’s fires are extending faster, burning hotter, and creating increasingly dangerous interior conditions. Cruel Intentions focuses on preparing firefighters to think independently on the nozzle, understand the strategic goals of the first-due engine company, and operate with confidence under rapidly changing fire conditions. Students will gain a deeper understanding of fire attack principles, engine company coordination, water application, nozzle management, and tactical decision-making during interior operations.

Kyle Romagus brings over two decades of fire service experience and is widely recognized for his passion and expertise in engine company operations. As the founder of Smoothbore Cartel and Engine Company Resurrection, Kyle has become one of the fire service’s leading voices in restoring aggressive, disciplined, and effective engine work.

This class delivers a powerful combination of modern fire behavior science, practical engine company tactics, and real-world operational experience. Whether you are a new firefighter, company officer, or seasoned nozzleman, Cruel Intentions will challenge your thinking and reinforce the importance of disciplined, coordinated, and aggressive fire attack.

Join firefighters from across Hawaiʻi for an outstanding day of learning, brotherhood, and professional development focused on one mission: protecting lives through effective engine company operations.