THE BIG FOUR : Texas Fire & Leadership Retreat March 17th – 20th, 2022

DRONE-TEK PROUDLY PRESENTS:
THE BIG FOUR : Texas Fire & Leadership Retreat

March 17-20 2022
Event Start 8:00AM Daily

The Palm Event Center @ Texas Ski Ranch
6700 I-35, New Braunfels, TX 78130

With Keynote Presentation From
MARK VONAPPEN - FULLY INVOLVED
- Fully Involved Leadership

FULLY INVOLVED is geared toward professionals who wish to expand their abilities in leadership. This presentation is aimed at anyone who wishes to lead at any level. FULLY INVOLVED is rooted in improving team performance and has application in both the public and private sectors. FULLY INVOLVED has worked for over 40 years in professional football, the fire service, and applies to the business world as well. Thousands of fire service professionals have attended the FULLY INVOLVED Leadership Seminars and are now among the involved. "Getting team members to pull towards a common goal is a key component in successful operations. FULLY INVOLVED gives students the tools to create a pact that is applicable to all levels of the organization."

Featuring Additional Presentations From

Capt. Rob Backer - First Due Intelligence / Thornton Fire Dept (CO)
- The Art Of Reading Smoke

Learn to develop and refine your ability to determine the fire's location, progression, and future without seeing any flame. The Art of Reading Smoke is imperative for all first-arriving firefighters and officers to maintain intellectual aggression on every fire!

Kirby Wilson Jr & Jason Defosse - (Extrication Nation / Hurst Jaws Of Life)
Presenting:
- Electric Vehicle Technologies

An in-depth look into electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles. Covering battery thermal runaway, battery shut downs, extrication cut points, water exposure, fire fighting tactics, and rescuer beware scenarios. Jason and Kirby will be bringing their over 50 years of combined expertise in the automotive industry to this open educational forum. With direct ties to Tesla, Ford, Google, Waymo, and FDIC, this will be an unbelievable opportunity to network and absorb knowledge about the current and future state of the automotive industry.

Capt. Dennis LeGear - (LeGear Engineering FD Consulting / Oakland, CA Fire Dept (Ret))
Presenting:
- HYDRANTS TO NOZZLES

Hydrants to Nozzles class is a two day lecture taking a comprehensive look at engine layout, equipment spec (pumps/hose/nozzles) hydraulics and its direct impact on strategies and tactics on the fire ground. Students of all ranks will build a strong foundation for success and be better prepared to make strategic and tactical decisions on the fire ground with a realistic working look at gold standard movement of water from the Hydrant to the Nozzle.

TICKETING
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$100 - 4 Day Event Pass - Limited Release Early Bird (ENDS 1/15)
$225 - 4 Day Event Pass - Full Price After 1/15
$50 - 4 Day Spouse Pass - (Thursday - Sunday)

TFS HB2604 Grant Eligible For Firefighters (Spouse Passes Do Not Qualify For HB2604)
32 Hours Of CEU's
4 Days Of Retreat
3 Nights Of Social Activities
Daily Vendor Luncheon w/ Catered Meals From TEXAS FIREWALKERS!
Vendor Show Floor Open Till 6PM Daily Following Presentations
Multiple Bars, Food, & Entertainment Options On-Site
Beautiful Beach Front Setting
Live Entertainment
Relaxed, Retreat Style Atmosphere
Daily Activities For Spouses
Family Friendly Event Facility (TexasSkiRanch.Com)
Close To Multiple Area Entertainment & Shopping Centers (Creekside NB, Tanger Outlets San Marcos, Canyon Lake, Wimberly, and Much More!)

A relaxed pace 4 day retreat in beautiful central Texas taking place during the celebration of the cornerstone holiday of the fire service, St. Patricks Day. What better time to come together to celebrate the fire service and combine the celebration of brotherhood with leadership and knowledge. All wrapped up into a exciting 4 day weekend in a relaxing beach front setting at the Palm Event Center @ TSR!

Featuring some of the biggest names and most in demand courses, in the fire service today. Complete with vendor luncheons, and afternoon vendor shows, and even nightly socials, as well as a full schedule of programming complete with activities for spouses during the days. TSR even has tons of activities for the kids during the day, and the surrounding area are home to many great family adventures perfect for pairing for an all in one family spring break outing.

Add in the 3 nights of social events, including the downtown pub crawl led by our host, the NBFD Pipes & Drums corps on the evening of the 1st night, ST. PADDYS DAY! Followed by 2 nights in New Braunfels with hosts New Braunfels Professional Firefighters Association. Combine this with the local and regional hospitality and entertainment offerings and you'll find a wide range of exciting things to do for you and your family.

Tickets Are Non-Refundable
Transfers Are Allowed, Please Contact Us For Assistance