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2025 H.E.A.T. Conference Training

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Written by: John Alden

The Heartland Emergency Apparatus Training association is proud to announce the following classes for the upcoming 2025 H.E.A.T. Training Conference.  All courses and test will be held at the Overland Park Fire Training Center, 12401 Hemlock, Overland Park, Ks 66213.

Hotel Accommodations have been arranged at the
Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton Overland Park
5800 College Boulevard
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
913.345.2661 Hotel
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Training Cost: $350.00 per person. 

 Registration is open!  Details on how are at the bottom of the article.  

Mon Aug 18

Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Ambulances (E0) 1 day - Rob Burley
Ambulance and Fire Electrical Systems (E2/F4) 3 days - Kenny Stevens
Pierce Aerial Fire Apparatus (F5) 2 days - Ken Kempfer

Tue Aug 19

Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus (F1) 1 day - Rob Burley
Ambulance and Fire Electrical Systems (continued)
Pierce Aerial Fire Apparatus (continued)

Wed Aug 20

Ambulance Cab, Chassis and Powertrain (E4) 2 days - Rob Burley
Ambulance and Fire Electrical Systems (continued)
Pierce Chassis Electrical training (F4) 2 days - Ken Kempfer

Thur Aug 21

Ambulance Cab, Chassis and Powertrain (continued)
AM - Design & Performance Standards of Ambulances (E1) - Kenny Stevens
PM - Ambulance Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Ventilation Systems (E3) - Kenny Stevens
Pierce Chassis Electrical training (continued)
Management Level 1 and Level 2 (M1 & M2) - Josh Woods (one day only)

Fri Aug 22

9:00 am EVT Certificate Testing Site ID: KSOP
Prior scheduling with the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, www.evtcc.org, is required and not part of the conference fee or registration.

 

To register for the conference send an email with the following information to . 

Registrant full name:

Company the registrant works for:

Registrant's email address:

Classes registrant will be taking:

Will registrant be taking an EVT Test?  (Only used to plan room size needed)

Name and email of person paying for registration.  This person will receive an invoice with the registration fees from the H.E.A.T. paypal account. 

 

 

Welcome the new HEAT Board!

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Written by: John Alden

We are excited to announce the newly elected HEAT Board of Directors!

President- Mark Kemper  This is well deserved. Mark is a founding member of HEAT and has dedicated many years of service as a top EVT! Much like when this organization was founded, Mark has big dreams for where it can go!

Vice-President- Preston Handy  Preston is new to the Board of Directors. He has been active with local fleets for many years. Preston was previously an EVT for Overland Park, KS, and is now the Fleet Manager of Shawnee, KS. 

Treasurer- John Alden  John continues in his roll as HEAT Treasurer. John has been an important part of fleet operations in Overland Park, and now with Lawrence, KS.

Director- Eric Johnson  Eric is new to the HEAT Board of Directors. He will bring a fresh perspective to the organization. He was named the Graham Frazier Leadership Award for the HEAT EVT of the Year in 2024. He is currently an EVT for Lee's Summit, MO. 

Director- Rick Spitler Rick is new to the HEAT Board of Directors. He has been active with HEAT and engaged in previous conferences. Rick works as an EVT for Hutchinson Fire. He holds EVT Master Fire certifications. 

Director- Cole Sapp Cole is new to the HEAT Board of Directors. He currently serves as the Operations Manager for American Response Vehicles. He brings great insights regarding Ambulance EVT training, and ambulance maintenance.

Past President- Josh Wood Josh served the previous two years as HEAT President. He is currently the Fleet Manager for City of Olathe, KS. 

 

This new board brings several new faces, and new ideas! We are excited to see where the next couple of years take us as an organization. 

We would like to encourage each of our members to be engaged with the Board and share any ideas you may have to advance HEAT. This organization is for you!

Thanks to previous Board of Directors that have had the vision and dedication to see HEAT succeed in bringing quality training for technicians in our region.

Up first on the Boards agenda is finalizing our training line-up for 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for information on our annual training that will take place in Overland Park, KS in August of 2025.

 

Josh Wood

HEAT Past President