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Never Forget 343
Gave It All On
 9-11-2001

Current Threat Level

For 50 years, Office of State Fire Training (Fire/EMS/Safety Center MnSCU) has maintained a steadfast commitment to one critical mission and that is to Train the Fire Service of Minnesota. With several classroom sessions, intense Hands-On Training (H.O.T) evolutions and workshops, and the exhibition showcasing several companies, no other event in the Minnesota provides more serious training for the serious fire instructor and fire department training officer.

Whether you are new to the fire service, or a seasoned professional, SFITOM 2008 provides a comprehensive range of courses and training options designed to improve the way you do your job, both safely and effectively. From live burn to collapse rescue, from leadership training to recruitment issues, SFITOM 2008 uniquely offers each and every firefighter critical new learning opportunities.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Fire/EMS/Safety Center in partnership with our College Fire Training Programs is pleased to announce that January 18, 19 & 20, 2008 have been selected for an Fire Instructor and Training Officer Conference.  

The conference will be held at Central lakes College with the HQ motel abeing the Red Roof Inn (formerly Ramada Inn). in Brainerd, Minnesota. The Fire/EMS/Safety Center used to host this conference every October; however, it was discontinued due to budget and other issues. Since that time, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities programs have changed, funding has improved, and “it is time” to reinstitute the program.  

Planning is underway to bring the conference back with a fresh format, content and focus. This conference will focus on providing continuing education and professional development for all levels of instructors.

Our keynote speaker and presenter will be Tim Sendelbach, President of International Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI). Tim was a keynote speaker at the 2007 FDIC in Indianapolis this past year.

Tim is a 21 year student and educator of the fire & emergency services currently serving as the President of the International Society of Fire Services Instructors (ISFSI) having previously served as the Chief of Fire Training for Savannah Fire & Emergency Services, GA, Assistant Fire Chief for Missouri City Fire & Rescue Services, TX and as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department. Tim has earned B.S. degrees in Fire Administration, Arson and an A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Care from Eastern Kentucky University. 

Tim is the editor of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) publication The Instructor and a contributing author to numerous other publications including: The Volunteer Voice, Firehouse.com Members Zone, National Fire & Rescue, The Atlantic Firefighter, Fire Rescue and the Fire & Emergency Television Network (FETN) in which he is the writer/developer of the featured “SURVIVAL” program. In addition to his numerous accomplishments as a writer, Tim has been a featured speaker in more than twenty-five US states and five Canadian provinces.

In July 2002, Tim was awarded the prestigious Innovator of the Year Award from the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) for his innovative training ideas and concepts in the area of firefighter safety & survival. In 2001, Tim was awarded the George Hughes Award from the Texas Association of Fire Educators for his accomplishments as a speaker and trainer in the state of Texas. Most recently, Tim has been selected to present the keynote address for the 2007 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

A wide variety of programs are planned ranging from lessons learned from training accidents and how to become more effective instructors to how to receive the maximum benefit from Institute programs. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.  

We believe the new, invigorated Instructor Conference will become a “gotta be there” event for every fire and emergency services instructor in the state. 

For more details on the conference click here.