Seminars and Conferences
Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute
Fire School and Regional Training Programs
The primary focus of this program is to deliver an annual fire school and regional training seminars. These events bring keynote-quality presentations for weekend or single-day formats. Speakers are typically nationally recognized experts in the topics. Fire school formats incorporate hands-on training opportunities while seminar format deliveries provide a full day of thoughtful discussion.
This program also assists fire service organizations in delivering special, "one-time" conferences and short courses for diverse fire service audiences. The Institute cooperates and collaborates with many organizations in the delivery of these events
Goodland Fire School
The Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) Goodland Fire School is a cooperative event to advance the knowledge and skills of Kansas firefighters. This event combines the annual fire schools normally held by KFRTI and Goodland Fire Department into one single event. Any firefighter, from probationary members to fire chiefs, can choose event sessions promoting knowledge, skills, and fellowship.
Fire Forums
KFRTI offers attendees of these regional training events an opportunity to learn from American fire service trainers and thought leaders. Participants can interact and engage during the forums to understand how the messages relate to their individual departmental needs. Tactics, training, and leadership: There's something to help everyone become more aggressively effective.
Other offerings
KFRTI collaborates with other organizations and grant opportunities to host unique training throughout the year.
