Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS)

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬!
We wrapped up the seminar with an incredible keynote from Johnny Quinn, who shared insights on breaking through barriers and building resilience, determination, and growth.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us this week—attendees, speakers, vendors, and sponsors. It was great seeing everyone come together, learn from the sessions, and connect with colleagues from across the region. We hope you all took away lessons to bring back to your teams and communities.

NWLS 2027 registration is open. Save your spot and join us next year: https://nwleadershipseminar.com/

Enjoying my time at Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS). It's great to see some familiar faces and meet new people. There are some wonderful speakers sharing their wisdom and experience!

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 (𝐍𝐖𝐋𝐒) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩!
Another impactful day of learning, reflection, and connection. A huge thank you to our speakers—Stephen James, Ph.D., and David Griffin, Ph.D.—for sharing powerful insights on the hidden risks of fatigue and the leadership lessons learned following the Charleston 9.

We also recognized the dedicated NWLS committee members who help make this event possible each year. Their work behind the scenes keeps the seminar running and brings meaningful leadership development to our region.

Missed it this year? NWLS 2027 registration is now open. Save your spot and join us next year: https://nwleadershipseminar.com/

Day 1 of Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS) 2026 is in the books! 👏

What a great day filled with learning, meaningful conversations, and reconnecting with colleagues and friends from across the region. A huge thank you to our amazing speakers—Ken Futch, Mark Speckman, and Michelle Curran—for their inspiring stories and insights that left us all motivated and thinking differently about challenges and opportunities.

We’re thrilled to see so many attendees engaged and connecting—and if you missed it this year, don’t worry! NWLS 2027 registration is open. Save your spot and join us next year for another unforgettable experience: https://nwleadershipseminar.com/

One of the highlights of the Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS) is our outstanding Vendors and Exhibitors!

NWLS 2026 brings together leading industry partners showcasing the latest equipment, technology, services, and solutions designed to support today’s fire service professionals. Take time during the seminar to connect, explore new innovations, and learn about resources that can support your agency and your mission.

We’re proud to host an incredible group of vendors and exhibitors ready to engage with attendees throughout the event.

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒–𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 — 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐧𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦

We extend our sincere appreciation to our 𝐍𝐖𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 for supporting the Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS).

Your contribution helps create an environment where fire service leaders can learn, collaborate, and return to their communities better prepared to serve.

Thank you for investing in leadership development across the Northwest.

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒–𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 — 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐧𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦

We extend our sincere appreciation to our 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 for supporting the Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS).

Their partnership helps make this event possible and supports continued education, connection, and leadership development for fire service professionals across the Northwest.

Thank you for helping build stronger leaders and stronger communities.

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒–𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 — 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐧𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦

We extend our sincere appreciation to our 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 for supporting the Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS).

Their support helps provide meaningful leadership training and professional development opportunities for fire service professionals throughout the Northwest. Silver Sponsors play an important role in strengthening collaboration, education, and leadership growth across our region.

Thank you for supporting the future of fire service leadership.

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒–𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 — 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐧𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦

We extend our sincere appreciation to our 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 for supporting the Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS).

Their commitment to leadership development helps bring together fire service professionals from across the region to learn, connect, and grow. Gold Sponsors play a vital role in making this seminar possible and investing in the future of our fire service leaders.

Thank you for helping us strengthen leadership in the Northwest.

🚨𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒–𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 — 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐧𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫.𝐜𝐨𝐦

Speaker Spotlight: Michelle “MACE” Curran

Michelle Curran, former USAF Thunderbird Lead Solo Pilot, will join us at the 2026 Northwest Leadership Seminar. In her keynote, Flying Through Fear, Michelle will share how stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing vulnerability, and confronting fear head-on leads to stronger leadership and greater team performance.

With 13 years as a fighter pilot and global speaking experience, Michelle brings a powerful and relatable message that resonates with leaders at every level. We look forward to welcoming her to NWLS 2026.

Register today: www.nwleadershipseminar.com