Jan 5 – 9 | Orlando, FL

The Florida Fire & EMS Conference seeks to become a leading provider of fire and EMS education, hands-on-training and vendor network by creating an event for the fire service community that actively addresses the current needs of the industry. Currently hosted in Orlando, Florida known for its extensive offering for leisure and entertainment, the Florida Fire & EMS Conference is more than education or an event – it is an experience.

Jan 30 – Feb 1 | Uniondale, NY

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and the Islip Town Fire/EMS Museum Educational Center partner to deliver this annual emergency services exposition and educational event on Long Island. In addition to 150+ vendors displaying apparatus, tools, equipment, and services, the event includes seminars for responders of all ranks presented by prominent leaders in the fire/EMS field, Hands-On Training, accredited codes and EMS programs, and activities for junior firefighters.

Feb 3 – 5 | 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.

Mar 10 – 13 | 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.

Mar 23 | Reno, Nevada

This conference offers three essential tracks to ensure you and your team get everything you need in preparation to face the wildfire challenges ahead.

• Get the latest on fire-adapted communities, resilient landscapes, operations and suppression.
• Hear about the most up-to-date wildland fire policy & tools from the frontline.
• Understand the best and latest strategies for quick reaction forces and wildfire evacuation planning.

The WUI conference brings you the latest in education, professional development, technology, policy and more.

May 18 | 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.

June 1 – 6 | Hanover, Germany

Discover the latest international trends and innovations in firefighting, rescue services, and civil protection from June 1 to 6, 2026. You can purchase your ticket for INTERSCHUTZ online here and activate it by personalizing it.

Jun 3 – 5 | Lincoln, Nebraska

Please join us in Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2026 Missouri Valley Division (MVD) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) annual conference. There will be exciting speakers, networking with colleagues, and you’ll hear from the Missouri Valley Division board about their efforts to support you.

Every year the MVD of the IAFC comes together to offer education to the fire service leaders. For three days, you have the opportunity to build relationships, explore the latest topics in the fire service, and refocus your administrative mindset.

MVD’s annual conference, held every year since 1935, is a hub of professional development. Conference highlights include:

• Exhibition of fire and emergency apparatus and equipment.
• Workshops and seminars focused on leadership and management along with operational and administrative issues applicable to the fire service industry.
• Business meetings.
• Social events for members, guests, vendors and spouses highlighting all Lincoln has to offer.

The emphasis on education is one of the most significant benefits for MVD members. The team at LFR has worked hard to create a robust education calendar.

Jun 7 – 11 | Milwuakee, Wisconsin

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.

Jul 12 – 15 | San Diego, CA

Discover how real-time mapping and analysis are transforming the way safety, security, and emergency management professionals make critical decisions. Learn new strategies for identifying threats, predicting risks, and building resilience.

Jul 14 – 18 | Phoenix, Arizona

More than just another conference, Pinnacle helps you gain the knowledge — and the network — needed to move from EMS leader to healthcare leader.

Aug 13 – 15 | Orlando, Florida

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.

Aug 13 – 14 | Canberra, 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.

Aug 26 – 29 | Melbourne, Australia

AFAC26 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.

Aug 26 – 28 | Uncasville, Connecticut

Featuring Officer Development Program (ODP) in partnership with IAFC and Columbia Southern University

Sep 9 – 11 | Noblesville, Indiana

The Indiana Fire and EMS Leadership Conference continues to evolve, bringing together forward thinking professionals dedicated to strengthening fire and emergency medical services across the Indiana. This year, we are introducing several exciting changes designed to enhance attendee and exhibitor experience. With an updated conference format and a renewed focus on collaboration and networking, the conference will also feature a new exhibitor layout in the main conference hall, providing attendees with greater access to our exhibitors. In addition, the exhibitor show will be on Wednesday and Thursday, which is a change from previous years. Together, these enhancements aim to provide an exceptional conference experience for both the attendee and exhibitor. Please note the exhibitor show days and times

Sep 20 – 23 | Santa Monica, California

Sep 27 – 30 | Troy Hills, New Jersey

Annual APCO Atlantic Conference and Vendor Exposition

Oct 6 – 9 | Indian Wells, California

LAAFCA exists to provide the platform where that unity is forged. We serve as a vehicle for:

♦  Operational Excellence: Sharing industry-leading best  practices to ensure the highest standards of service

♦  Strategic Innovation: Integrating modern analytics and emerging technologies while honoring the rich traditions of the fire service

♦  Collective Strength: Building the strong community relationships and inter-agency partnerships necessary to manage large-scale events and complex urban scenarios

Oct 27 – 29 | Universal, California

Get Ready for the 2026 CFCA Annual Conference!

This year’s conference promises to be engaging and full of valuable networking opportunities, with dedicated ways for both vendors and attendees to connect and participate.

The CFCA Annual Conference has experienced remarkable growth, with attendance from both fire chiefs and vendors increasing exponentially. While we have secured larger venues for future years to accommodate this momentum, the 2026 Annual Conference is subject to existing contract capacities. Consequently, both registration and exhibit hall space will be capped. Registration is capped at 425 attendees. We anticipate reaching capacity quickly and encourage early sign-ups to guarantee your participation.

Nov 7 – 9 | Denver, Colorado

As technology advances, new practical applications are imagined to keep communities safer. Augmented reality that can scan a collapsed building or landslide to see cellphone pings of missing persons. Artificial intelligence that can predict disasters. These are just some technologies currently being developed, and Technology Summit International aims to bring the tech of the future to today’s fire and emergency service professionals — helping them reduce risks to their communities and improve their ability to respond to emergencies.