Join Us At FRI For
"Hoops & Hoses"
At The College Basketball Experience
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Lexipol is hosting an exclusive, free event during Fire-Rescue International 2026, and you’re invited!
This fun-filled evening is made possible in part by our sponsors:
Join us for "Hoops & Hoses" at The College Basketball Experience, one of Kansas City’s premier attractions. The evening will bring together fire service leaders, industry partners, Lexipol experts, and special guests Gordon Graham, Lexipol co-founder; Jack Blaha, Lexipol CEO; and Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO for networking, food, drinks, and entertainment.
Event Details:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The College Basketball Experience
1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Enjoy complimentary food and beverages while networking with your peers, Lexipol leaders, and subject matter experts from across the fire service in a lively, one-of-a-kind setting built for conversation, connection, and fun.
This casual, come-and-go event is by invitation only. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
RSVP today to reserve your spot.
Join Us
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Bruce Bjorge brings over four decades of fire service experience spanning career, combination, volunteer, and military organizations. As director of Strategic Alliances for Lexipol, Bruce drives partnership development across the nation, connecting fire and EMS agencies with the policy, training, and wellness resources they need to operate at the highest level. An instructor at the local, state, and national levels, Bruce is also founder of the “OG Society,” where he champions the principle “Leave It Better Than You Found It” (LIBTYFI). This guiding principle shapes every presentation he delivers, providing actionable steps that address the challenges public safety leaders face today.
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