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Upcoming Conferences
Hope to see you at one of the events listed below
My newest offering will be taken on the road to various Fire Departments Throughout New York State sponsored by FASNY. Details and dates are still being finalized so be sure to check back for further information!
February 7 & 8, 2026:
University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri
I will be presenting my signature four-hour presentation The Professional Volunteer Fire Department on both days.
February 18, 2026:
Erie County Fire Training Academy - 3359 Broadway - Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Forged By Fire | 7:00 pm
Too many in our ranks have no idea how the fire service has evolved to where it stands today. And, if you happen to mention Hackensack, Keokuk, Waldbaums or Adams Avenue you can be met with blank stares. So, every now and then we need to step back and pay homage to the past and talk about our roots and where we come from. We need to understand that our history is full of useful information and valuable lessons that need to be preserved and passed on so the new generation of firefighters don’t have to re-learn them. Properly telling the stories and sharing the lessons also honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
As FDNY Chief Vincent Dunn wisely noted, “THERE ARE NO NEW LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM A FIREFIGHTER’S DEATH OR INJURY. THE CAUSE OF A TRAGEDY IS USUALLY AN OLD LESSON WE HAVE NOT LEARNED FROM OR HAVE FORGOTTEN.”
April 20-24, 2026:
FDIC Indianapolis, Indiana
I will be at the FDIC conference the entire week to attend classes, meet the brothers and sisters and enjoy the great networking and I would love it if you could stop in and attend my presentation.
June 26 & 27, 2026:
National Volunteer Fire Council Training Summit - Arlington, Va.
I will be presenting a 90-minute presentation, Building a Culture of Excellence, Teamwork & Camaraderie.
