Our 2025 Conference program offerings will include:
Pre-Conference Training -- Live Fire Instructor (Mon.-Fri.)
Friday Dinner Buffet and WSESI Annual Meeting
Saturday Multi-Track program:
TWO Hands-on Training (HOT) all-day programs (Fire and EMS)
TWO Breakout programs (also Fire and EMS)
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HERE is the lineup planned for this year's Conference program:
FULL Pre-conference Training: LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTOR FULL
Mon. - Fri., February 10-14
Part of the statewide launch of this new course, it satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 7, Live Fire Instructor. This certification course includes an orally-assessed practical exam.
Details are being finalized; watch this page for updates.
Course fee of $400.00 includes textbook*
CLASS FULL -- Standby list will be held through January 31.
TWO SATURDAY HANDS-ON TRAINING (HOT) All-day Workshops:
FIRE
“Before the Handoff"
DAVID BRIGGS, Firefighter Training, Development, and Coaching LLC
EMS
MASTERING EMS INSTRUCTION: Elevating Teaching Through Effective Feedback, Evaluation, and Scenario Design
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MARC HILL,
Wausau Fire Dept. (ret.) /
Two Dark Thirty Educational Consulting​​
SATURDAY INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT Breakout Workshops:
FIRE
SPS 330:
How It Affects Fire Training
APRIL HAMMOND,
Wisconsin Department of Safety
and Professional Services (DSPS)
Unveiling the Science Behind Effective Instruction
BRANDON HAGEMAN,
Stevens Point Fire Dept. /Mid-State Technical College
EMS
KRISTY CROCKER,
Health and Public Safety Simulation Specialist/Coordinator,
Blackhawk Technical College
for Emergency Responders
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ROY SMALLEY, Mayville Fire Dept / Moraine Park Technical College
National Fire Academy (NFA) Courses:
Due to insufficient enrollment, the NFA classes at the Conference have been cancelled.
*Live Fire Instructor includes textbook (J&B Instructor 3rd Ed.); students who already own a copy may contact us for a discounted rate.
**PLEASE NOTE – The National Fire Academy does not charge fees for its courses; consequently, this fee is not required for those attending only the NFA class Saturday/Sunday. The voluntary fee covers the costs of the Saturday lunch and break snacks, and the Friday dinner is available as an add-on item. We encourage you to support the event by partaking in these opportunities!
Cancellation policy: Cancel before 01/01/2025: Full refund. Before 01/14/2025: Refund less $25 fee. Before 02/01/2025: $50 fee. 02/01/2025 or later: No refund.
WSESI MEMBERS – Renewing your membership? Include your dues with your conference registration!(Remember to update contact information per renewal notice)
Joining / Returning? Include membership application!
Lodging (on your own) is available – $119.85 (+tax)
Contact AmericInn and ask for group code WSESI1 –
Book early! –– Phone: 1-608-371-9981
