Four firefighters from Bossier Parish Fire District #1 recently attended the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The opportunity was made possible through the Olinde-Porche Legacy scholarship awarded by the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association.

Captain Dale Hardy, Captain Jeffrey Hardy, Firefighter Jc Calhoun and Firefighter Jac Calhoun participated in the conference, where they received training and instruction from experts across the country.

Department officials said the knowledge and experience gained will be shared with other members, helping to expand training in modern firefighting tactics and skills.