Conferences
ESRI: Fire Operations Tech Summit
Jan 23 – 25 | Redlands, CA
The Fire Operations Technology Summit is an exclusive three-day event bringing together fire operations chiefs from across the state and emerging technology partners serving fire and EMS industries. Discover how these two groups are improving operations and firefighter safety.
Virginia Fire Chiefs: Fire Rescue Conference
Feb 19-24 | Virginia Beach, VA
The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association has an excellent line of educational sessions being offered that cover almost all aspects of services provided by a modern Fire and EMS department. There is also a new focus on Hands on Training sessions being offered this year. The VFCA hopes to see you at the beach in February 2024 for another great Virginia Fire Rescue Conference!
CPSE Excellence Conference
Feb 27 – Mar 1 | Orlando, FL
The CPSE Excellence Conference brings the most inquisitive and progressive minds in the fire and emergency service together for a three and a-half-day conference to advance agency accreditation, promote professional credentialing, and encourage continuous improvement.
ESRI Partner Conference
Mar 10 – 11 | Palm Springs, CA
JEMS FDIC International
Apr 15 – 20 | Indianapolis, IN
FDIC International offers thousands of Fire & Rescue professionals from around the world, quality world-class instructors, classrooms, workshops, H.O.T. Evolutions and the most innovative products and services available to the industry displayed by over 800 exhibiting companies. The FDIC experience is more than your traditional trade show it’s about the learning and sharing with your peers formally and informally through hallway conversations, developing life-long friendships, and recharging your passion for the industry. Simply, there is no other event like FDIC International and to experience it you have to attend.
CFSI National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner & Symposium
Apr 29 – 30 | Washington, DC
Since 1989, fire service leaders from across the nation have traveled to Washington, DC to attend CFSI’s National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Program.
Each year, approximately 2,000 fire and emergency officials participate in the program, attending seminars, conducting meetings with the members of Congress and networking to build relationships.
At the conclusion of the event, they assemble together in the Washington Hilton ballroom to hear the highest ranking political leaders in the nation pay tribute to the dedication and commitment of our nation’s firefighters and emergency services personnel.
IAFC Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference
May 14 – 16 | Glendale, AZ
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Leadership Conference is the only conference geared specifically to the education and training needs of chief officers and other fire service managers seeking to create, execute and evaluate measurably successful CRR platforms and programs.
This specialized leadership training highlights proven methods and strategies to assess community risks and develop achievable strategic and operational plans to reduce them. Fire service leaders benefit from the real-world wisdom of CRR trailblazers and innovative rising stars, all working together to pioneer the future of CRR.
Metro Fire Chiefs
May 19 – 23 | Tulsa, OK
The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association is an ideal opportunity to network, renew contacts and friendships, and discuss ideas and trends in all aspects of the fire service with members.
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada Leadership Summit
Jun 4 – 6 | Quebec City, QC, Canada
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
ESRI User Conference
Jul 13 -16 | San Diego, CA
Our world is facing greater uncertainty than ever before. Join us to explore how GIS helps agencies gain a technological advantage in today’s evolving global landscape by uncovering hidden patterns and relationships, better anticipating future conditions, and ensuring unity of action to create a safer and more resilient community.
IAFC - Fire Rescue International
Aug 14 – 16 | Dallas, TX
Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together.
FRI education covers all areas of the emergency service:
- Navigating the political environment
- Managing change
- Ethical leadership
- EMS issues
- Career development
- And more
FRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus, technology, equipment, gear and more. If you’re a fire/EMS chief, chief officer or company officer – this is YOUR conference for leadership education.
CAA Congress
Aug 14 – 16 | Melbourne, Australia
The Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) Congress is Australasia’s premier event for the Ambulance Health Sector, bringing together top leaders, decision-makers and senior management teams from ambulance services, health and emergency management sectors from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and further abroad.
AFAC 2024
Sep 3 – 6 | Sydney, Australia
AFAC24 Conference & Exhibition powered by INTERSCHUTZ is Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conference and exhibition. Brought to you by AFAC, Deutsche Messe, the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) and Australian Institute of Disaster Resilience (AIDR).
The 2023 conference and exhibition attracted record attendance of over 3,500 emergency management personnel.
VCOS Symposium in the Sun
Nov 14 – 17 | Clearwater, FL
The leadership training available at this symposium will help you address the unique needs of volunteer and combination leadership in your department. The networking opportunities give you the chance to share ideas and solutions with colleagues from all over the country. The vendors attending can help departments of any size, giving you the tools and equipment necessary to ensure everyone on you team comes home.