05/31/2026
The Monadnock Fire Conference is in the books, and it is hard not to leave this weekend feeling grateful. Grateful for the attendees who gave up their time to train, learn, sweat, ask questions, and invest in the craft.
We are equally thankful for the instructors who showed up with humility, passion, and a willingness to share their knowledge without an ego. The willingness to teach, mentor, and invest into others is what keeps the job moving forward.
This weekend would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, the support of our local community, and the patience of our neighbors who graciously tolerate the noise, smoke, traffic, and activity that comes with meaningful hands-on training.
More than anything, this weekend was about fellowship. Firefighters from different places coming together on ground seeped in training tradition to learn from one another, build skills, foster relationships, and remember that the best training environments are the ones free arrogance and full of purpose.
We end tired, grateful, and already looking forward to next year