We Hit A Milestone Last Weekend in New Hampshire....100,000 Student Hours!

 
By President Mark Davis
April 17, 2026
 

Last weekend's 16-hour Rural Water Supply Operations Seminar in Auburn, NH marked a significant milestone, exceeding 100,000 student hours. This accomplishment reflects years of dedication, with 221 seminars and courses attended by more than 6,300 students.

This achievement was made possible thanks to the commitment of our instructors and the fire departments that supported our efforts. Leading the core instructor team are Mark Davis, Alan Butsch and Tim Legore, who have been involved since the program began. Additional instructors who have contributed to the 100,000-hour milestone include Shane Darwick, Chris Reilly, Toe Coe, Paul Quigley, Bryan Rojtas, Andy Gettig, Sam Henry, Mark Wobus, Charles Bailey, and Greg Dods.

Our work has reached firefighters in 43 states and three provinces, serving industrial, municipal, and rural fire departments. The program has involved pumping millions of gallons of water in the industrial setting and hauling just as much in the rural setting.

We extend our thanks to everyone who contributed to this achievement. As this news is released, we are continuing to add student hours, with another 16-hour Rural Water Supply Operations Seminar taking place in Pittstown, NY.