A Message from the President
To our members, customers, colleagues and friends...
Remember that you have a significant impact as a fire instructor. As an instructor, you possess the power to influence students and yourself, and the entire fire service. Have you ever stopped to consider this influence you have as an instructor? It is an incredible responsibility but also a remarkable opportunity to change the fire service as it stands today.
As a fire instructor, you must dedicate yourselves fully to training. Each session must benefit the students who invest their time and money to improve as firefighters and learn from their experiences. As instructors, you can leave the fire service in a better state than when you found it by providing meaningful instruction. As instructors, you can shape the next generation of firefighters, influence their perspectives, and ignite their spirit and belief that the fire service is a noble calling.
It's crucial to remember that, as a Society, we are continually striving to grow our membership and enhance training opportunities. I've had the privilege of traveling across the southeastern part of the state, listening to your needs and desires for the Society. As your president, I am committed to transforming the Society into a comprehensive training resource for both instructors and students. Our organization has the power to transform the fire service, and I urge you to reach out to your fellow instructors and inspire them to join us in this transformative journey. Together, we can achieve great things with the WSESI.
Your President,
David A. Yakowenko