ISFSI Instructor Development Conference

Instructor Development Conference

Ignite Your Passion for Instruction at the 2025 ISFSI Instructor Development Conference!

Join us August 25-27, 2025 in Scottsdale, AZ and experience where fire service instructors unite to elevate their craft, challenge their limits, and fuel their passion for teaching. The ISFSI Instructor Development Conferenceis more than just a training event—it’s a high-energy, immersive journey designed to sharpen your instructional skills, expand your knowledge, and connect you with a network of like-minded professionals dedicated to shaping the future of fire service education.

ISFSI has reserved a room block rate for members attending the conference at $113 a night. Once registered, you will receive an email with link to make your reservation.

Monday, August 25

6:00 pm - Welcome Reception

Tuesday, August 26

7:00 am – Breakfast

8:00 am – Keynote Speaker; Alana Brunacini

9:00 am - 5:30 pm – Education Sessions

  • Training with NERIS: Tom Jenkins - Research Program Manager Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
  • Probationary Firefighter Training Programs: Jesse Marcotte - Training Chief Northville Township Fire Department
  • Creating a Values Based Training Program: Caleb Eytcheson - Training Lieutenant Golden Fire Department
  • A Skeptics Guide to Fire Service Training: Troy Petersen - North Central Regional Manager Montana State University

6:30 pm – Dinner on your own

8:00 pm – Nightcap Reception & Networking

Wednesday, August 27

8:00 am – Breakfast

9:00 am – Keynote Speaker

  • Iron Sharpens Iron: Anthony Kastros - Battalion Chief (Ret.) Sacramento Metro Fire Department; Author Mastering Foreground Command - Calm the Chaos!

10:00 am - 2:30 pm – Education Sessions

  • Building on the Basics: Integrating Fire Fundamentals and Evidence-Based Tactics into Your Training Programs: 

Meghan Maloney - Manager, Education and Training, Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)

  • From Station to Wildland: Effectively Integrating WUI Training into Your Department: Chad Christensen

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions? Contact Taylor Hubbard via email at Taylor.Hubbard@isfsi.org

The Scottsdale Resort & Spa
7700 East McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85258