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102nd Annual Fire School and Conference

121 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801 United States
Wenatchee Convention Center

Wenatchee Convention Center is located in downtown Wenatchee, close to local businesses and eateries.  Close to Pybus Market along with the Loop Trail.  Check out the  downtown corridor when you have a moment.  

Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 AM - Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00 PM (PDT)

Hotel Accommodations: Reference WSFFA Annual Fire School for special rates

Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel: Located right next to the Convention Center, 509-662-1234

Rate: $130 pre tax and fees, book by 5/1/2025

Booking link: Click Here

Hilton Garden Inn: 25 N. Worthern St, Wenatchee, Across the walking bridge adjacent to the Convention Center, 509-662-0600    

Rate: $110 pre tax, book by 4/13/2025

Wenatchee Comfort Suites: 195 East Penny Road, Wenatchee (North End of Town), 509-662-1818

Rate: $110 pre tax, book by 4/13/2025



Thursday 5/15/2025 We are continuing our soft opening of conference with our TED Talks starting @1000, 2 sessions 1000 - 1045 and 1100 - 1145.  After lunch (not provided) finish the afternoon with Chief Rick Lasky's presentation of Pride and Ownership 1330 - 1700.  

Thursday evening we will have a Beer Social @1730 American Legion 208 N. Wenatchee Ave (directly across from the Coast Hotel).  Come meet the board and other fellow students.   

Friday Opening Ceremonies Upper Ball Room @0800, classes commence immediately following. Vendor Show & Barbecue Friday 1730 -2130.  Saturday 0830 classes start. Saturday night awards banquet upper ballroom: Social @1800 dinner 1900, then a Firefighters Ball immediately following.  Sunday 0830 - 1200 General Session: All Full Conference Registrants are registered.

 Refund Deadlines:     90 days Prior to conference = 100% refund     60 days prior to conference, = 60% refund 30 days prior to conference = No refund, may send alternate.     All Classes may be subject to change.  T-shirts are not guaranteed if registering after April 25th

Pricing

Full Conference Registration (Member) $395

Full Conference Registration (Non Member) $500

One Day Registration (Member) $250

One Day Registration (Non Member) $300


** H.O.T. classes have lab fees associated with them and will be calculated at checkout **

**Full Conference Registrations receive a T-shirt and a banquet ticket for Saturday night** 

Event Details

We are excited to see you  May 15th - 18th @ the Wenatchee Convention Center.  Our theme this year is Western.  


Come and circle the wagons with us this year as we kick off the conference on Thursday May 15th starting @1000 with TED Talks, followed by a presentation from Captain Mark VonAppen on "Fully Involved Leadership". A meet and greet will be held on Thursday evening 1730-2000 at the American Legion. Come meet the board and other fellow students where light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.  


Friday is the official opening of the conference with our opening ceremonies commencing @0800, then released to head to class.  Join us Friday evening @1730 for our Vendor show, and FREE beer…. Along with a Western themed BBQ provided by our very own David Neff.  Saturday is a full day of classroom and hands on training from 0830 - 1700, you will then be released to get ready for our Awards Banquet, Social @1830 dinner to follow.  Come meet, have some good food and celebrate those that will be receiving awards. With a Western theme, come dressed relaxed and ready to party.


Immediately after the banquet join us for a fun and exciting firefighters ball, have some drinks and cut loose, you deserve it. Sunday is the last day of the conference with a ½ day general session 0830-1200. 


View the full class list here.


Cost breakdown

Full Conference Registration (Member)  395.00 

Full Conference Registration (Non Member) 500.00

1 Day Registration (Member) 250.00 

1 Day Registration (Non Member) 300.00 

(Hands on Classes 50.00 additional lab fee). 

(Full Registration purchases come with a Conference T-shirt and a banquet ticket (Saturday)) .

(Lunch will be provided Friday & Saturday, ((**Lunch is not provided on Thursday** )).

(All participants are welcome and encouraged to attend the Friday Vendor Show).

(Additional banquet tickets may be purchased through our online store https://members.wsffa.org/store.)

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Registered Guests(45)

Bill Ackerson
Baleigh Allen
Suzy Beck
Tom Brantner
Brian Brett
Richard Bueschel
Cody Calhoon
Robert Christenson
Alison Christman
Jeremie Clark
Larry Creekmore
Jim Fielder
Don Fortier
Laura Freibott
Etta Friedman
Jason Geiger
Amber Hansen
Joseph Holbrook
Wes Johns
Julie Johnston
Josh Koorn
Mike Lehmitz
William Andrew Leneweaver
Lena Mack
Cameron Means
Sasha Morris
Jim Morrison
Eric Myra
Caulene Nevin
Hua Ming Newmann
Steve Nunn
Rictor Overlie
Brittany Pink
Gavin Pulse
Mike Reinstra
Nathan Richman
Howard Scartozzi
Josh Schafer
John Schmeil
David Stewart
Maquella Stroisch
Lisa Terry
Madison Tibbetts
Megan Williams
James Wohlford
Additional Information
Event Contact:
Don Fortier
Contact Organization:
Washington State Fire Fighters' Association | WSFFA
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