Tuesday, February 12, 2013

2013 Les Lukert Winter Conference Wrap-up

WOW! We had a great conference again this year. Excellent attendance, excellent instruction, and excellent fellowship.

We had a student from as far away as Santa Monica, CA attend this year. He told me that the dollar cost value was unbeatable. We provide high quality instruction from Nationally know instructors for an excellent price. It is exciting for me to see people attending from other states.

I hope you choose to attend next year. At least consider this conference when planning your training budget.

The dates have been set for next year. Mark your calender for February 7-9, 2014 and keep an eye on the Nebraska Society of Fire Service Instructors website for information. Also, the NSFSI has an online bookstore to help raise funds for the Society and fund the Conference. That is one of the ways they are able to keep the price of the conference so reasonable.   http://www.nsfsi.com/default.asp

P.J. Norwood from East Haven, CT and I visiting at the end of the first day of the 2013 Les Lukert Conference. P.J. and Jim Duffy were working together to present and excellent 8 hour class and on Sundady delivered another 4 hour class.

Anthony Avillo from North Hudson, NJ was sharing a fun moment after being interviewed. A great quote from Anthony: "Taking care of business before it becomes business."


Brian Brush of West Metro Fire and I enjoying some good fun after day 1. Brian taught an excellent hands on ladder class.


Thursday, February 7, 2013

Recharge time!

This afternoon I'm heading out to Kearney, Nebraska for the 2013 Les Lukert Winter Conference, hosted by the Nebraska Society of Fire Service Instructors (http://www.nsfsi.com/). You know, I always look forward to gaining new knowledge or maybe just a different perspective on the knowledge previously gained.

One of the biggest reasons I attend fire conferences is to recharge. Being around a group of like minded firefighters makes me feel good. I love seeing my old friends and making new ones. Especially ones that are motivated enough to take time to attend conferences.

I wish I could make the time, and afford the money to attend the International Society of Fire Service Instructors FDIC. It just isn't in the cards for this year. Hopefully soon. http://www.fdic.com/index.html