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  • Sunday, August 10, 2025
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    IAFC Board of Directors Meeting
  • Monday, August 11, 2025
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Committee Meetings
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    IAFC Board of Directors Meeting
  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Wildland Fire Policy Committee (WFPC) Meeting
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    NFFF PreCon: 4 Pillars for Firefighter Survival
  • Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Registration Open
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    F.I.E.R.O. PreCon Session: What in the World is going on with PPE?
  • 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    IMT's for Hazmat Rail Response
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Chief's Edge - 5 Bugle Chiefs
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Chief's Edge - Chief Officers
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    FireDAWG
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Committee Meetings
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Industrial Section Meeting
  • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    iDELP Meeting
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Communications Committee Meeting
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Constitution and Bylaws Resolution Committee
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Division Secretary Meeting
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Urban Search and Rescue Committee Meeting
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Western Division Board Meeting
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    F.I.E.R.O. PreCon Session: Insights on Firehouse Design
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Hazmat Committee Meeting
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    iWORK Council
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    TED Committee Meeting (Invite Only)
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Election Committee Meeting
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Technology Council Meeting
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    New Connections & Global Friends Reception
  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
  • 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Registration Open
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time
    Opening General Session
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Lithium-Ion Battery Committee
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    “Fight Fires Smarter, Not Harder: AI Solutions for the Modern Fire Chief” - AI in action: Transforming the Fire Service through Real World Innovations
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Environmental Sustainability and Green Practices
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    General Operations 1
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    General Operations 2
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    General Operations 3
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Leadership and Team Management
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Personnel Development & Mentorship
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Public Policy Advocacy
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Resource Allocation and Optimization
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Strategic Leadership and Visionary Planning
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    The Operational Bill of Rights
  • 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    IAFC Division Lunches
  • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Women Chiefs Council Meeting
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Can the Fire Service Be Predictive? The UAE’s Success and Its Potential for U.S. Adoption
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Financial Literacy for New and Aspiring Fire Chiefs
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Fire Chief Burnout: A Case Study of Causes, Consequences, and Potential Cures
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Fire Don't Care
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Home Oxygen Fires- When it happens to your department
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    How Wearables Improve Firefighter Safety with Real Time Health and Location Tracking
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    ImageTrend Solution Session: Driving Change with AI and Visual Technology
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Leadership Development for Those Who Don't Need It
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Let’s Get Real About Combination Fire Department Challenges
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    One Way Out/Single Stair Issue Navigating the Single-Exit Stairwell Debate: Historical Insights, Current Challenges, and Future Directions
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Propane Town Hall
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Robust Cadet Program
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    The Grab Analysis
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Coffee with Safety, Health, and Survival Section (SHS)
  • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Concession stands located in the exhibit hall
  • 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Credentialing 1:1 Sessions with CPSE
  • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Expo Show Hours
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Medical Services Section (EMS) Meeting
  • 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    GRAIL Solution Session: How a Blood Test Helped Catch his Stage I Cancer: A Conversation with Lt. McFarland
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    “Beyond the Firehouse: HR Leadership for a Healthier Workforce and Community.”
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Budget and Resource Management
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Ethical and Inclusive Organizational Culture
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Ethical Decision Making
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Health and Wellness Programs
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Human Resources 2
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Interagency Collaboration and Coordination
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Principled Leadership from the Road Less Traveled
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Public Health Integration & Pandemic Preparedness
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    So You Want To Be My Boss? Officer Development from the Senior Firefighter
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Swimming Upstream: Novel Approaches to Enrich the Psychological Health of Firefighters and Their Families
  • 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Understanding Energy Storage in your Community
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Orange County Fire Rescue Department Live Demonstrations
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Annual Meeting
  • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Welcome Reception
  • Thursday, August 14, 2025
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Registration Open
  • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    General Session/IAFC Business Meeting
  • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Credentialing 1:1 Sessions with CPSE
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Concession stands located in the exhibit hall
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Expo Show Hours
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Beyond the Optics: Driving Results in Community Risk Reduction
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Fighting Fire Fighter Cancer-The Big Picture
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Miovision Solution Session: Reduce Response Times With Cloud-based EVP
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Crisis Communication and Media Relations
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Firefighters CAN Change the World: Using Community Risk Reduction and Technology to Create Improved Community Health Outcomes
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Incident Command of the 2025 Potomac River Aircraft Crash
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Leadership Accountability: Leading With Trust, Not Micromanagement
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Selling Our Why: An Investment in Fire Department Public Relations
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Strategic Planning: Fact and Fiction
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Technology Integration & Innovation
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    The Future of Firefighter Mental Health: Science-Backed Solutions for PTSD & Depression
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    What Do THEY Do All Day Besides Make Our Jobs Not Fun: The answers are found when you get involved. (Administration 1)
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Metro Chiefs Business Meeting
  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Live Cooking Demo with Chef Manny
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    FirstNet Authority Focus Group (Invite Only)
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Company Officers Section Meeting
  • 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Fire & Life Safety Section (FLSS) Lunch
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Metro Chiefs Lunch
  • 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Orange County Fire Rescue Department Live Demonstrations
  • 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    FSEDI Master Class
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    A Modern Approach to Crisis Management and Emergency Response, from the Station to the Scene
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Advancing Swift Water Rescue Training: The Role of Dedicated Facilities in Enhancing First Responder Preparedness
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Could YOU Rescue YOU?
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    How Bullying Affects Your Health, Safety and Survival
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Incident Management Teams (IMT) Supporting Local Governments in Disasters
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Lessons in Resilience: Overcoming the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Mastering Recruitment & Retention with Technology
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Mastering the Fire Chief Hiring Process
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    NERIS: The Year of Transition - Tips for Your Dept
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Own Your Story: Best Practices for Fire Rescue Public Information
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Problem Solving with the Critical Thinking Academy Toolkit: A Sneak Peek at Core Skills
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Standard of Cover: If the planning is incorrect, you will never be successful on the fireground
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Strategic Leadership - How to Create an Amazing Organization
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Tablet Command Solution Session: Digital Incident Management: Moving Beyond the Whiteboard
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Federal & Military Fire Services Section Annual Meeting
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Happy Hour
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Management Committee
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Meeting
  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Executive Fire Officers (EFO) Annual Business Meeting
  • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Fire & Life Safety (FLSS) Board Meeting
  • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Creating Culture: Academic Research and Practical Application
  • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    From Fireground to Boardroom: Cultivating Strategic Decision-Makers in the Fire Service
  • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    T-Mobile Solution Session: Connected in Crisis: Lessons from the Front Lines of California Wildfire Response  ​
  • 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Harnessing AI in Fire Services: A Guide for Fire Chiefs
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    A Tale of Two Cities: Variable Approaches in Fire and Life Safety Education
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Community Risk Analysis
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Creating Effective Rehab
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Services Delivery 1
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    EMS Integration
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Fire Service Research and Innovation
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    From Responders to Neighbors: Community Relations for the Fire Service
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Government & Legislative Affairs
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    The Five Concurrent Themes for Success
  • 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Too Many Calls, Too Few Emergencies: Redefining 911 for a Healthier Community
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Safety, Health, and Survival Section (SHS) Meeting
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Executive Fire Officers (EFO) Reception
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Vehicle Management (EVM) Section Annual Meeting
  • 5:00 PM - 11:55 PM East Coast USA Time
    IAFC After Hours at Universal Studios Florida Powered by FirstNet Built with AT&T
  • Friday, August 15, 2025
  • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Future Focus Breakfast
  • 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Registration Open
  • 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    Closing General Session/Installation of Officers
  • 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    From Caves to Cocklofts: psychological accountability, leadership & career survival
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Concession stands located in the exhibit hall
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Expo Show Hours
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    10 Phrases That Should Set Off Alarms: What They Reveal About Culture, Safety, Service, and Leadership
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    “Fight Fires Smarter, Not Harder: AI Solutions for the Modern Fire Chief” - AI in action: Transforming the Fire Service through Real World Innovations
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Behind the Mask: Leadership’s Role in Firefighter Wellness
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Best Practices of Early Detection Cancer and Cardiovascular Programs
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Building and Leading Functional Teams
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Cybersecurity & Data Protection
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Responder Health and Safety 1
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Fire Investigation, a Link in Proactive Prevention
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Incident Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Mutual Aid
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Mental Health Advocacy and Support
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Orange County Fire Rescue Department Live Demonstrations
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Performance Management Matters
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Reaching for the Gold - Your Path to Executive Fire Leadership
  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time
    Live Cooking Demo with Chef Manny
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Be at the Table, Not on the Menu: Fire Service Advocacy in Action
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Building Trust: Ethical Leadership and Accountability
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Courage Under Fire Leadership: Personal Leadership Tips for Success
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Vehicle Supply and Demand
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Is it pronounced Data or Data?  How to collect, operationalize and improve your agency with it
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Local Government Finance Essentials for Company and Chief Officers
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Next Time Starts Now - Strategic Shifts inspired by Camp, Maui, and Palisades/Eaton Fires
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Plugging Into the Future: Leading, Connecting, and Retaining Across Generations
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Retaining Recruiters: Keys for Recruitment and Retention
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Surviving as Fire Chief - Taking Care of YOUrself
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    The Armor We Wear and the Connection We Crave
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
    Un/Re/New your Culture
  • 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Breaking the Silence: Practical Strategies for Preventing Mental Health Crises in the Fire
  • 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    First Responder Awarness of Human Trafficking
  • 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    SC and NC Wildfires of 2025
  • 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time
    Using FirstNet's Evolving Technologies for Day-to-Day Operations
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Command-Level Influence: Crafting Training Culture from the Top
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Crisis Management & Complex Incident Coordination
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Management 1
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Management 2 - Emergency Response to Emergency Management
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Emergency Management 3
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Facility & Infrastructure Management
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Global Perspectives & Emerging Threats
  • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time
    Hazmat Response & Planning
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time
    Presidential Reception (INVITE ONLY)