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STATEMENT OF
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Recertification
The Wisconsin Society of Fire Service Instructors (WSFSI) was formed in 1962 to serve the needs of fire instructors in our State.
Now renamed Wisconsin Society of Emergency Services Instructors (WSESI), the Society assists local instructors through the exchange of ideas, dissemination of information, and the presentation of seminars and conferences. All of this is geared toward helping fire and emergency services instructors in their personal development and assisting them in bringing quality education and programs to their own agencies.
Please tour our site and learn more about how WSESI can serve all of your instructional needs. Your questions and comments are always welcome.
Updates to our webpages will be ongoing and posted as soon as practicable.
Thanks for your patience!
W S E S I NEWS BRIEFS – June 24, 2025
WISCONSIN NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY WEEKEND is a GO! The popular event returns to Volk Field October 11-12, 2025, with available check-in and arrival social Friday, October 10.
The lead agency for event registration will be Volk Field’s ReACT Center – a link will be posted on our Event page when it becomes available.
Reminder: EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 – The NEW contact information for the Society will be:
WSESI, Inc.
225111 Camellia St
Wausau WI 54401
Phone: 715-203-7324
mhill@wsesi.org -or- info@wsesi.org
Our web address remains: www.wsesi.org
2026 ANNUAL INSTRUCTORS CONFERENCE – Plans are underway with both the Training & Programs Committee and the Conference Site committee – mark your calendar for February 20-22, 2026 – and join us in Rhinelander!
The Conference program will include two National Fire Academy (NFA) two-day courses:
F0458 — Preparation for Initial Company Operations (PICO)
F0729 — Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
Watch our Conference webpage for early registration to save your seat in one of these classes.
Meanwhile, watch for our Call for Presentations – the opportunity to submit proposals for workshops to be part of the Annual Conference program.
www.wsesi.org/annual-conference
Thanks!
LIVE LINKS to our events, and any sent in through our associates, will be posted on the WSESI Events webpage:
A Note From My B.U.D. (final installment) -- accompanies this issue in the home page sidebar.
THANKS TO YOU -- See the gift YOU made possible by visiting our Events page.
THIS JUST IN from our friends at Jones & Bartlett Public Safety Group (PSG):
Introducing the GEMS Online Course
Brought to you by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
This convenient, online course is now available for every EMS practitioner to develop the skills they need to provide excellent geriatric care. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians' GEMS: Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services, Third Edition Online Course is an engaging and effective way to prepare for, respond to, assess, and care for geriatric patients.
Now, every EMS practitioner can realize the benefits from this innovative online GEMS course:
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New skills to treat complex issues. Practitioners learn to skillfully care for older patients who need treatment for polypharmacy and toxicity, respiratory issues, cardiac issues, trauma, elder maltreatment, end-of-life issues, urinary catheter and colostomy bag care, and much more.
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Engaging, self-paced digital learning. New, interactive simulations help practitioners upskill and build confidence in treating complex cases, acute coronary syndrome, left femur fracture, stroke, acetaminophen toxicity, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia, and more.
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CAPCE credit. Learners who successfully complete this GEMS online course will receive a certificate, a card recognizing them as a GEMS provider for 4 years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit, all issued through NAEMT.
To learn more, or to get started right away, visit PSG at:
GEMS: Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services Online Course: 9781284280265
2025 MEMBER RENEWAL – FINAL ‘Renew-O-Meter’ – As of June 24, 2025:
30 – new and returning members (paid and complimentary)
81 – members of 14 Partner Agencies
8 – Life members
131 – paid individual renewals
1 – contacted and pending payment
40 -- ?????
LAPSED MEMBERS will be dropped from the Society roster after July 1.
For Instant Renewal, visit our Webstore:
WSESI Instant Renewal | www.wsesi.org
To join – or renew with updated information – go to our Membership page:
Don’t delay – do it TODAY!
WISCONSIN FIRE & EMS COALITION (WFEC), hosted by Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin (PFFW), met May 19, 2025. Please contact your regional Director or Officers if you have issues or concerns that can be brought to the attention of the Coalition. Thanks!
VISIT OUR LINKS PAGE to check out the many online resources available from our colleagues around the state and across the country. This includes Fire Engineering Magazine – providing training, education, and management information for fire and emergency services personnel worldwide for more than 140 years.
If you know of a Fire / EMS website you would like to see added to our Links page, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks!
STATEWIDE FIRE SERVICE EVENTS – WSESI will continue to share information that we receive regarding events and programs of Wisconsin’s Fire / Emergency Services organizations throughout the year ahead. Please be encouraged to advise us of any of your agency’s / organization’s plans for events in the coming months, or of any changes that you are aware of. Thanks!
Having trouble downloading documents? Call 920-235-5494 to request a paper copy of any Society forms or documents – or email your request to kgerarden@wsesi.org .
NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – via teleconference (unless otherwise announced).
Quarterly Board meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of January, April, July and October (until further notice).
Contact your Board members with any agenda items to be included. Thanks!