SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE
We exist For You,
so you can be there For Them.
The Nebraska Society of Fire Service Instructors (NSFSI) is dedicated to excellence in the training of Emergency Response Personnel. Our emphasis is placed on the development of the emergency response instructor or training officer. Our annual conference, the Les Lukert Conference, provides participants the opportunity to participate in the development, which will lead to uniform professional standards for emergency response instructors and training officers.
What You Need To Know
Join us February 6th-8th, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska for a weekend Jim Duffy quotes as the “Best Little Conference in the Midwest” and Bobby Eckert says is “The Best Conference I’ve ever been to.”
Brotherhood, Hospitality, Into-The-Job Firefighters - you’ll find it all here.
Class Descriptions
Live Fire, H.O.T., EMS, Leadership - We’ve got it!
Read descriptions of all of the 2026 classes now!
Conference Merch
Merch available ONLY at the conference! Pre-order with your registration or purchase at the conference.
Vendors & Sponsors
Vendor spaces available all day during our symposium lectures and sponsor opportunities to fit your budget. If you want to help further aggressive fire culture in Nebraska, this is the place for you. The NSFSI is a 501(c)(3) organization.
NSFSI Annual Meeting
BE HEARD
The NSFSI Annual Meeting is open to all. Together, we can help shape the future of the NSFSI and the Nebraska fire service.
Board positions up for election this year include Secretary, Treasurer, and Director. Any NSFSI member is eligible for election and to vote for the positions.
Get Involved. Share Your Voice.
“Let those who pass after him be recognized for their contributions to the educational process and the ultimate goal for all firefighters – To Save Lives.”
— NSFSI Memorial Plaque,
In remembrance of Lester L. Lukert.
