The Les Lukert Conference is open to:

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• Main Hotel & Conference Location:
  Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
  110 Second Ave, Kearney, NE
  www.younes.com 308-237-5971
  
  Most classes & events will take place at the Convention Center.
  
  Special Block Room Pricing will be available soon
  
  

• HOT Classes Location:
  KVFD Training Center
  4300 Piper Avenue, Kearney NE
  
  Only 3 H.O.T. Classes will take place at the Training Center. Please see the section “IMPORTANT H.O.T. CLASS INFORMATION” below for more details.
   
  A BIG THANKS again to Kearney Fire Department for hosting the HOT classes at their outstanding training facility.

Registration Opens Friday, October 30th @ 12pm Central

JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE to be notified on Oct. 30th

• Full Conference: $325 ‍‍ ‍

  • $275 EARLY BIRD PRICING to FIRST 30 REGISTRATIONS

  • Friday-Sunday

• Pre-Conference Workshop Only: $125

  • Friday Only

• Banquet Ticket Only -or- Extra Banquet Tickets: $35

  • Saturday Evening Banquet Only

  
  Classes are reserved on a first come, first served basis and class sizes are limited, so secure your seat by registering as soon as possible. Courses without sufficient registration numbers 2 weeks prior to the conference may be cancelled.
  
  Registration fees must accompany your registration. Payment and registration must be received prior to class.
  
  Substitutions/walk-ins may be accepted pending availability. Contact us at neinstructors@gmail.com to request any changes to your registration.
  
  Students will be provided with a name badge at the conference. These must always be worn or carried throughout the weekend.
  
  If any changes need to be made to your registration, please contact us at neinstructors@gmail.com to request those updates.

These classes will take place out at the KVFD Training Center (4300 Piper Ave. - on the East side of Kearney):

• Beyond The Guardrail - Midwest Misfits

• The Mission Driven Engine Company - Pheasant Country FOOLS

• Get With the TEMS - Michael Kruger & Jon Hardy

Your registration packets will be out at that location.

Your class starts at 8am at the KVFD training center. There is no need to stop by the registration desk at the Holiday Inn Conference Center to pick up your packets or sign in. That all will be completed at the KVFD training center.

H.O.T. (Hands On Training) Course PPE Requirements:

• Beyond the Guardrail - Midwest Misfits

  • Full Rescue Gear & Eye Protection

• The Mission Driven Engine Company - Pheasant Country FOOLS

  • Full Structure Firefighting Gear, SCBA, and spare cylinder

• Get With the TEMS - Michael Kruger & Jon Hardy

  • Comfortable (ready for Nebraska weather in February) clothing highly encouraged to have on hand.

To ensure your comfort, please dress in layers as personal preferences and room temperatures vary.

Most of the weekend events & classrooms are casual wear. Please be comfortable - we care more about you learning than what your attire is. At our Annual Bill & Cindy Meehan Banquet on Saturday evening, business casual or fire department button ups are recommended, but not required.

H.O.T. (Hands On Training) Course PPE Requirements:

• Beyond the Guardrail - Midwest Misfits

  • Full Rescue Gear & Eye Protection

• The Mission Driven Engine Company - Pheasant Country FOOLS

  • Full Structure Firefighting Gear, SCBA, and spare cylinder

• Get With the TEMS - Michael Kruger & Jon Hardy

  • Comfortable (ready for Nebraska weather in February) clothing highly encouraged.

Our class & conference evaluations are on an all digital platform. Evaluations MUST BE COMPLETED in order to obtain your class certificate. QR Codes & Links will be available throughout the conference, in your conference packet, & emailed to you following the weekend.

Class certificates will be emailed to attendees following completion of the conference & evaluations.

Students registered in courses cancelled due to low student numbers will be offered an alternate open class or a full refund.

Student requested cancellations should be made in writing and sent to neinstructors@gmail.com. A $35 administration fee will be retained for each cancellation.

Registration transfers are available for no additional charge. Contact us at neinstructors@gmail.com to transfer your registration to another student.

No refunds will be made after 2 weeks prior to conference.

Registration fees include breakfast rolls on Saturday & Sunday, Lunch Friday & Saturday, and one banquet ticket for our Annual Leadership Banquet on Saturday evening.

Supper will be available to purchase on your own at the On Tap Event on Friday evening.

If you have special dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, etc), contact us no later than 2 weeks prior to the conference to make arrangements.

• Shirts

  • Shirts & hoodies will be available for PRE-ORDER ONLY.

  • Pre-Order Link COMING SOON

  • A 2nd round of online orders will open conference weekend and shipped to your address.
    
    

• Other Conference Merch

  • Hats, Patches, and Challenge Coins will be available for purchase all weekend.
    
    

• Payment Types Accepted

  • Cash

  • Venmo

  • Pre-Order with your registration

Raffle tickets will be for sale as an add-on to your registration and throughout the conference weekend.

Tickets are $5 each -or- 5 for $20

• Payment Types Accepted

  • Cash

  • Venmo

  • Pre-Order with your registration
    

Raffle Prizes will be drawn throughout the day on Saturday, with the majority of the prizes drawn at our annual Leadership Banuet.

Current Prizes:

• FDIC 2027 Registration

• Les Lukert 2028 Registrations

• Tools

• Fire Boots

• Gift Baskets

• Conference Merch

• and MORE

If you would like to donate any items to the raffle, please reach out to us at neinstructors@gmail.com.

All proceeds will benefit the growing conference, student opportunities, registration & merch giveaways, and to help the NSFSI serve the fire service better.

Like what we’re doing here and want to help us further the cause? Consider sponsoring the conference, becoming a vendor, or simply donate what you can to help us fund the future.

Options & Opportunities can be found HERE

Join us Friday evening of the conference for an evening of brotherhood, good times, and great food!

Weekend instructors will participate in a panel discussion with questions from you! Located a short walk from the convention center at Angus Burgers & Shakes (421 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE). See the Map Here

If you have any questions you would like to submit ahead of time, send them to us at neinstructors@gmail.com.

The Nebraska Society of Fire Service Instructors will hold its annual meeting on Saturday during the Les Lukert Conference. Topics of discussion include operations, budget, board of directors election, and any other subject members wish to discuss. If you have items for the agenda, please contact us at neintructors@gmail.com.

Everyone is welcome to attend. By registering for the Les Lukert Conference, you become a member of the NSFSI. When you attend the annual meeting, you help shape what the future of the NSFSI and Les Lukert Conference will be. We hope you join us.

The Annual Bill & Cindy Meehan Leadership Banquet will take place on Saturday evening of the conference.

Door & Raffle Prizes will be drawn, including registrations to FDIC 2027 & Les Lukert 2028, tools, gear, gift baskets, and more! See the section “Raffle” on this page for more info!

Our keynote address will be delivered following the meal. One banquet ticket is included with the purchase of a full conference registration.

Additional tickets for non conference attendees or family/friends may be purchased in advance by using the registration website. We highly encourage you to bring your loved ones and spend a night in the brotherhood together. Limited quantities of banquet tickets will also be available at the conference registration desk.

The Nebraska Society of Fire Service Instructors is an organization dedicated to furthering the training and education of emergency response personnel.

Our membership consists of those responsible for emergency response education, whether from the State, volunteer, career, or private organizations. This includes the firefighter helping out their peers informally up to national instructors.

The membership year is from January 1 - December 31. Membership dues shall be paid annually to remain a current member. Dues are included with your Les Lukert Conference registration.

If you are a current NSFSI member, please remember that you MUST be in good standing to vote at the annual meeting.