Full Schedule

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

IAFC Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Committee Meetings

Location: Convention Center

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

Location: W308C

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

NFFF PreCon: 4 Pillars for Firefighter Survival

Location: W414C

Preconference Speaker: – National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Preconference Speaker: – Prince William County

Preconference Speaker: – Wichita Fire Department / Inspire Health & Performance

Preconference Speaker: – Des Moines Fire Department

Preconference Speaker: – McKinney Fire Department

Preconference Speaker: – National Fallen Firefighter Foundation

Preconference Speaker: – St. Petersburg Fire Rescue

Preconference Speaker: – Colton Fire

Preconference Speaker:

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Registration Open

Location: West Concourse Level 1

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?

Location: W414C

Speaker: – NC State University

Speaker: – Duke University

Speaker: – Fire Safety Research Institute

Speaker: – On Scene Training Associates, LLC

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM East Coast USA Time

IMT's for Hazmat Rail Response

Location: W308C

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Chief's Edge - 5 Bugle Chiefs

Location: W208A

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Chief's Edge - Chief Officers

Location: W208C

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

FireDAWG

Location: W414D

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Committee Meetings

Location: Convention Center

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Industrial Section Meeting

Location: W206A

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time

iDELP Meeting

Location: W305B

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Communications Committee Meeting

Location: W206C

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Constitution and Bylaws Resolution Committee

Location: W206A

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Division Secretary Meeting

Location: W312B

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)

Location: W308A

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Urban Search and Rescue Committee Meeting

Location: W206B

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Western Division Board Meeting

Location: W304H

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

F.I.E.R.O. PreCon Session: Insights on Firehouse Design

Location: W414C

Speaker: – FIERO / Charlotte Fire Dept.

Speaker: – Clemson University, Clemson University Fire Department

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Hazmat Committee Meeting

Location: W308C

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

iWORK Council

Location: W305B

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time

TED Committee Meeting (Invite Only)

Location: W305A

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Election Committee Meeting

Location: W312B

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Technology Council Meeting

Location: W414D

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM East Coast USA Time

New Connections & Global Friends Reception

Location: Valencia Ballroom Foyer

Sponsored By

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Registration Open

Location: West Concourse Level 1

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time

Dedicated to the Dedicated

Speaker: – AT&T

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM East Coast USA Time

Do You See Me?

Location: Chapin Theatre

Keynote Speaker: – Norton Development Group

Sponsored By

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Lithium-Ion Battery Committee

Location: W308C

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-101: “Fight Fires Smarter, Not Harder: AI Solutions for the Modern Fire Chief” - AI in action: Transforming the Fire Service through Real World Innovations

Location: W208B

Speaker: – Optimal Outcome Consulting

Speaker: – Saint Lucie County Fire District

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-301: What Helps at the Station, Can Hurt on the Scene: Sustainability’s Fireground Tradeoffs

Location: W208C

Speaker: – San Antonio Fire Department (Retired)

Speaker: – Cy-Fair Fire Department

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-101: General Operations 1 – First In Company Officer Decision Making

Location: W314A

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-201: General Emergency Operations 2

Location: W315A

Speaker: – Hartford Vermont FD

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-301: General Operations 3

Location: W315B

Speaker: – Gasaway Safety Solutions

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-101: Hardwiring Excellence into Your Culture

Location: W414A

Speaker: – City of Smyrna Fire Department

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-201: Personnel Development & Mentorship

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Ozark (MO) Fire Protection District

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-101: Public Policy Advocacy-Is It Really Part of My Job?

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – Oregon State University

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-301: Resource Allocation and Optimization

Location: W414B

Speaker:

Speaker: – United States Fire Administration

Speaker: – Deccan International

Speaker: – Applied Information

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-201: Strategic Leadership and Visionary Planning

Location: W209C

Speaker: – Brighton Fire Rescue

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-103: The Operational Bill of Rights

Location: W414D

Speaker: – San Bernardino County Fire District

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

Location: W305A

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-315: Can the Fire Service Be Predictive? The UAE’s Success and Its Potential for U.S. Adoption

Location: W414A

Speaker: – UAE General Command of Civil Defence - MOI

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-310: Financial Literacy for New and Aspiring Fire Chiefs

Location: W414D

Speaker: – Menomonee Falls Fire Department

Speaker: – GFOA

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-305: Fire Chief Burnout: A Case Study of Causes, Consequences, and Potential Cures

Location: W315B

Speaker: – In Command Consulting, LLC

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-203: Fire Don't Care

Location: W209C

Speaker: – Republic Fire Department

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-201: Home Oxygen Fires- When it happens to your department

Location: W208C

Speaker: – Nevada Public Safety Department

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-104: How Wearables Improve Firefighter Safety with Real Time Health and Location Tracking

Location: W208B

Speaker:

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ImageTrend Solution Session: Driving Change with AI and Visual Technology

Location: W208A

Sponsor Session Speaker: – ImageTrend

Sponsored By

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-308: Leadership Development for Those Who Don't Need It

Location: W414B

Speaker: – Charleston Fire Department

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-309: Let’s Get Real About Combination Fire Department Challenges

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Columbus Fire & Rescue

Speaker: – Minooka Fire Protection District

Speaker: – Laramie County Fire Authority

Speaker: – Loveland Fire Rescue Authority

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-301: One Way Out/Single Stair Issue Navigating the Single-Exit Stairwell Debate: Historical Insights, Current Challenges, and Future Directions

Location: W314A

Speaker: – UL Solutions

Speaker: – NFPA

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-202: Propane Town Hall

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – Windsor Severance Fire Rescue

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-304: Robust Cadet Program

Location: W315A

Speaker:

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-302: The Grab Analysis

Location: W314B

Speaker: – South Walton Fire District

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Coffee with Safety, Health, and Survival Section (SHS)

Location: W304H

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Concession stands located in the exhibit hall

Location: WEST B/C

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Credentialing 1:1 Sessions with CPSE

Location: W311B

Sponsored By

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: WEST B/C

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Expo Show Hours

Location: WEST B/C

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Emergency Medical Services Section (EMS) Meeting

Location: W308A

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

Location: W208A

Speaker: – Grail

Speaker: – GRAIL

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-302: “Beyond the Firehouse: HR Leadership for a Healthier Workforce and Community.”

Location: W315B

Speaker: – Charlottesville Fire Department

Company Officer

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-102: Budget and Resource Management

Location: W414A

Speaker: – Menomonee Falls Fire Department

Speaker: – GFOA -IAFC Task Foce

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-202: Ethical and Inclusive Organizational Culture

Location: W209C

Speaker:

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-102: Ethical Decision Making

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – Arlington County Fire Department

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-202: Health and Wellness Programs

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

Speaker: – Fire Industry Eduction Resource Organization

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-202: Human Resources 2

Location: W315A

Speaker: – Hanover Fire-EMS

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-302: Interagency Collaboration and Coordination

Location: W414B

Speaker: – Richmond Fire and Emergency Services

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-312: Principled Leadership from the Road Less Traveled

Location: W208B

Speaker: – Charleston Fire Department

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-302: Public Health Integration & Pandemic Preparedness

Location: W208C

Speaker: – Orange County EMS System

Speaker: – Lake County Fire Rescue / Gilchrist County Fire Rescue/ University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Emergency Medical Services

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-102: So You Want To Be My Boss? Officer Development from the Senior Firefighter

Location: W314A

Speaker: – U.S. Department of Defense F&ES

Company Officer

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-314: Swimming Upstream: Novel Approaches to Enrich the Psychological Health of Firefighters and Their Families

Location: W414D

Speaker: – Neurova Labs

Speaker: – Family First Responder Inc.

Speaker: – City of Red Deer Emergency Services

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-313: Understanding Energy Storage in your Community

Location: W314B

Speaker: – Brighton Area Fire Authority

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Orange County Fire Rescue Department Live Demonstrations

Location: West B/C. Booth #769

Presented By

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Annual Meeting

Location: W308D

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Welcome Reception

Location: WEST B/C

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Registration Open

Location: West Concourse Level 1

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time

General Session/IAFC Business Meeting

Location: Chapin Theatre

Sponsored By

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time

From Concept to Crew: Real-World AI at Work in Fire & EMS

Location: Chapin Theatre

Speaker: – First Due

Sponsored By

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time

Leading Through the Noise: Making AI work for you and your people

Location: Chapin Theatre

Keynote Speaker:

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Credentialing 1:1 Sessions with CPSE

Location: W311B

Sponsored By

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Concession stands located in the exhibit hall

Location: WEST B/C

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Expo Show Hours

Location: WEST B/C

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-311: Beyond the Optics: Driving Results in Community Risk Reduction

Location: W414D

Speaker: – NFPA

Speaker: – Greater Naples Fire Rescue District

Speaker: – Brighton Fire Rescue District

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-307: Fighting Fire Fighter Cancer-The Big Picture

Location: W314B

Speaker: – IAFC-SHS

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time

Miovision Solution Session: Reduce Response Times With Cloud-based EVP

Location: W208A

Speaker: – Schertz Fire Department

Speaker:

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-103: Crisis Communication and Media Relations

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – Emergency Management Association of Tennessee

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-303: Firefighters CAN Change the World: Using Community Risk Reduction and Technology to Create Improved Community Health Outcomes

Location: W315B

Speaker: – San Antonio Fire Department (Retired)

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-303: Incident Command of the 2025 Potomac River Aircraft Crash

Location: W208C

Speaker: – District of Columbia Fire and EMS

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-203: Leadership Accountability: Leading With Trust, Not Micromanagement

Location: W315A

Speaker: – Eli Lilly Fire Department

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-203: Selling Our Why: An Investment in Fire Department Public Relations

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Leawood Fire Department

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-203: Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy

Location: W209C

Speaker: – IAFC

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-103: Strategic Planning: Fact and Fiction

Location: W414A

Speaker: – Charlotte Fire Department

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-303: Technology Integration & Innovation

Location: W414B

Speaker: – San Bernardino County Fire District

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-303: The Future of Firefighter Mental Health: Science-Backed Solutions for PTSD & Depression

Location: W208B

Speaker: – Enthea

Speaker: – Vancouver Fire Department, Vancouver Washington

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-103: What Do THEY Do All Day Besides Make Our Jobs Not Fun: The answers are found when you get involved. (Administration 1)

Location: W314A

Speaker: – Johnson City, TN Fire Department

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Metro Chiefs Business Meeting

Location: Valencia Ballroom D

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time

Live Cooking Demo with Chef Manny

Location: Happy Hydrant

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time

FirstNet Authority Focus Group (Invite Only)

Location: W303B

Sponsored By

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Company Officers Section Meeting

Location: W312B

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Fire & Life Safety Section (FLSS) Lunch

Location: W206ABC

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Metro Chiefs Lunch

Location: Valencia Ballroom D

Sponsored By

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Orange County Fire Rescue Department Live Demonstrations

Location: West B/C. Booth #769

Presented By

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

FSEDI Master Class

Location: W308D

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-504: A Modern Approach to Crisis Management and Emergency Response, from the Station to the Scene

Location: W314A

Speaker: – Panasonic Connect North America

Speaker: – Panasonic Smart Mobility Office

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-511: Advancing Swift Water Rescue Training: The Role of Dedicated Facilities in Enhancing First Responder Preparedness

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Calibre Engineering

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-503: Could YOU Rescue YOU?

Location: W209C

Speaker: – Prince George’s County Fire/EMS

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-509: How Bullying Affects Your Health, Safety and Survival

Location: W414A

Speaker: – Durham (NH) Fire Department

Speaker: – Ascend Performance Materials

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-510: Incident Management Teams (IMT) Supporting Local Governments in Disasters

Location: W414B

Speaker:

Speaker: – St. George Fire Protection District

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-506: Lessons in Resilience: Overcoming the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Location: W315A

Speaker: – City of Asheville Fire Department

Speaker: – Asheville Fire Department

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Mastering Recruitment & Retention with Technology

Location: W303A

Speaker: – North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs

Speaker: – Indiana Fire Chiefs Association

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-507: Mastering the Fire Chief Hiring Process

Location: W315B

Speaker: – Emergency Services Consulting International

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-515: NERIS: The Year of Transition - Tips for Your Dept

Location: W414D

Speaker: – UL Fire Safety Research Institute

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-502: Own Your Story: Best Practices for Fire Rescue Public Information

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – South Walton Fire District

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-306: Problem Solving with the Critical Thinking Academy Toolkit: A Sneak Peek at Core Skills

Location: W208B

Speaker: – Georgetown University

Speaker: – South Strabane Township

Speaker: – Minooka Fire Protection District

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-505: Standard of Cover: If the planning is incorrect, you will never be successful on the fireground

Location: W314B

Speaker: – West Chester Fire-Rescue

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-501: Strategic Leadership - How to Create an Amazing Organization

Location: W208C

Speaker: – Brighton Fire Rescue

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Tablet Command Solution Session: Digital Incident Management: Moving Beyond the Whiteboard

Location: W208A

Speaker: – Tablet Command

Speaker: – Sacramento Fire Department

Sponsored By

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Federal & Military Fire Services Section Annual Meeting

Location: W305A

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Happy Hour

Location: West B/C

Sponsored By

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Emergency Management Committee

Location: W303C

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee Meeting

Location: W308C

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Executive Fire Officers (EFO) Annual Business Meeting

Location: W304H

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Fire & Life Safety (FLSS) Board Meeting

Location: W206A/B

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-514: Creating Culture: Academic Research and Practical Application

Location: W314B

Speaker: – Jupiter Fire Rescue

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-512: From Fireground to Boardroom: Cultivating Strategic Decision-Makers in the Fire Service

Location: W414D

Speaker: – Austin Fire Department

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 

Location: W208A

Sponsor Session Speaker: – T-Mobile for Government

Sponsor Session Speaker: – 3AM Innovations

Sponsor Session Speaker: – T-Mobile for Government

Sponsor Session Speaker: – Emergency Technology Consulting

Sponsored By

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-402: Harnessing AI in Fire Services: A Guide for Fire Chiefs

Location: W208B

Speaker: – United States Fire Administration

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-304: A Tale of Two Cities: Variable Approaches in Fire and Life Safety Education

Location: W414B

Speaker: – Leawood Fire Department

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-104: Community Risk Analysis

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – Emergency Services Consulting International

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-204: Creating Effective Rehab

Location: W315A

Speaker: – REHAB FOR FIREFIGHTERS, INC (REHAB4FF)

Speaker: – Eglin AFB Fire & Emergency Services

Speaker: – Appalachian State University

Company Officer

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-104: Emergency Services Delivery 1

Location: W314A

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Company Officer

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-204: EMS Integration

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department

Speaker: – Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue

Speaker: – Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-304: Fire Service Research and Innovation

Location: W208C

Speaker: – UL Research Institutes FSRI

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-104: From Responders to Neighbors: Community Relations for the Fire Service

Location: W414A

Speaker: – City of Meadville Fire Department

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-204: Government & Legislative Affairs

Location: W209C

Speaker: – IAFC

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-513: The Five Concurrent Themes for Success

Location: W303A

Speaker: – Lexipol

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-304: Too Many Calls, Too Few Emergencies: Redefining 911 for a Healthier Community

Location: W315B

Speaker: – San Antonio Fire Department (Retired)

Speaker: – Charlotte Fire Department

Company Officer

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Safety, Health, and Survival Section (SHS) Meeting

Location: W308A/B

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Executive Fire Officers (EFO) Reception

Location: W207AB

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Emergency Vehicle Management (EVM) Section Annual Meeting

Location: W305B

5:00 PM - 11:55 PM East Coast USA Time

IAFC After Hours at Universal Studios Florida

Location: Offsite

Sponsored By

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM East Coast USA Time

Future Focus Breakfast

Location: Valencia Ballroom

Moderator: – Orange County Fire Authority

Sponsored By

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Registration Open

Location: West Concourse Level 1

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time

Closing General Session/Installation of Officers

Location: Chapin Theatre

Sponsored By

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time

Best Diagnostic Practices of Early Detection Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Presenter: – United Diagnostic Services

Sponsored By

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time

From Caves to Cocklofts: psychological accountability, leadership & career survival

Location: Chapin Theatre

Keynote Speaker: – Nicole L Sawyer PsyD PLLC

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Concession stands located in the exhibit hall

Location: WEST B/C

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Exhibit Hall Open

Location: West B/C

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Expo Show Hours

Location: WEST B/C

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-305: 10 Phrases That Should Set Off Alarms: What They Reveal About Culture, Safety, Service, and Leadership

Location: W315B

Speaker: – San Antonio Fire Department (Retired)

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-101: “Fight Fires Smarter, Not Harder: AI Solutions for the Modern Fire Chief” - AI in action: Transforming the Fire Service through Real World Innovations

Location: W208A

Speaker: – Optimal Outcome Consulting

Speaker: – Saint Lucie County Fire District

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-205: Behind the Mask: Leadership’s Role in Firefighter Wellness

Location: W315A

Speaker: – City of Wilmington Fire Department

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-516: Best Practices of Early Detection Cancer and Cardiovascular Programs

Location: W208B

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

Speaker: – United Diagnostic Services

Speaker: – Fairfax County, Fire and Rescue Department

Speaker: – IAFF

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-713: Building and Leading Functional Teams

Location: W314B

Speaker: – Emergency Services Management Group, LLC

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-105: Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – International Public Safety Data Institute

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-105: Emergency Responder Health and Safety 1

Location: W314A

Speaker: – Fire Industry Eduction Resource Organization

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Company Officer

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-205: Fire Investigation, a Link in Proactive Prevention

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Leawood Fire Department

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-305: Incident Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Location: W414B

Speaker:

Speaker: – St. John's Fire District

Chief Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-205: Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Mutual Aid

Location: W209C

Speaker: – SC State Fire

Executive Officer

Sponsored By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-305: Mental Health Advocacy and Support: Leadership Strategies for Fire Service Executives

Location: W208C

Speaker: – Greensburg Fire Department

Executive Officer

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Orange County Fire Rescue Department Live Demonstrations

Location: West B/C. Booth #769

Presented By

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-610: Why Performance Matters: Effective Practices for Employee Development in Government

Location: W414D

Speaker: – Essential Personnel

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-105: Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Location: W414A

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Chief Officer

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10:30 AM - 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Reaching for the Gold - Your Path to Executive Fire Leadership

Location: W308D

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM East Coast USA Time

Live Cooking Demo with Chef Manny

Location: Happy Hydrant

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-601: Be at the Table, Not on the Menu: Fire Service Advocacy in Action

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – Congressional Fire Services Institute

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-604: Building Trust: Ethical Leadership and Accountability

Location: W314B

Speaker: – First Due Leadership Consulting

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-602: Courage Under Fire Leadership: Personal Leadership Tips for Success

Location: W209C

Speaker: – Santa Clara County (CA) Fire Department

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-607: Emergency Vehicle Supply and Demand

Location: W414A

Speaker: – Ward Apparatus & Ward Diesel Filter Systems

Speaker:

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-605: Is it pronounced Data or Data? How to collect, operationalize and improve your agency with it

Location: W315A

Speaker: – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-606: Local Government Finance Essentials for Company and Chief Officers

Location: W315B

Speaker: – Oakland Fire Department

Speaker: – Kirkwood Fire Department

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-609: Next Time Starts Now - Strategic Shifts inspired by Camp, Maui, and Palisades/Eaton Fires

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Boise Fire Department

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-102: Plugging Into the Future: Leading, Connecting, and Retaining Across Generations

Location: W414D

Speaker: – Waukesha County Technical College

Speaker: – City of Wauwatosa Fire Department

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-520: Retaining Recruiters: Keys for Recruitment and Retention

Location: W208C

Speaker: – Greenville City Fire Department

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-608: Surviving as Fire Chief - Taking Care of YOUrself

Location: W414B

Speaker: – UL Fire Safety Research Institute

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-519: The Armor We Wear and the Connection We Crave

Location: W208B

Speaker: – Pleasant Valley Fire District

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-603: Un/Re/New your Culture

Location: W314A

Speaker: – Pedernales Fire Department

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-401: Breaking the Silence: Practical Strategies for Preventing Mental Health Crises in the Fire Service

Location: W414D

Speaker: – Fire to Light

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-712: First Responder Human Trafficking Prevention Program

Location: W208B

Speaker: – iEmpathize

Speaker:

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-517: SC and NC Wildfires of 2025

Location: W314B

Speaker: – SC State Fire

Speaker: – Buncombe County Emergency Services

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM East Coast USA Time

ELEC-403: Using FirstNet's Evolving Technologies for Day-to-Day Operations

Location: W208A

Speaker: – Western Fire Chiefs Association

Speaker: – First Responder Network Authority

Speaker: – AT&T - FirstNet Program

Speaker: – Orange County Fire Authority

Speaker: – FirstNet. Built with AT&T

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-106: Command-Level Influence: Crafting Training Culture from the Top

Location: W414A

Speaker: – City of Wilmington Fire Department

Chief Officer

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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-206: Crisis Management & Complex Incident Coordination

Location: W209C

Speaker: – San Bernardino County Fire District

Executive Officer

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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-306: Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling

Location: W208C

Speaker: – International Public Safety Data Institute

Executive Officer

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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-106: Emergency Management 1

Location: W314A

Speaker: – Orange County Office of Emergency Management

Company Officer

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-206: Emergency Management 2 - Emergency Response to Emergency Management

Location: W315A

Speaker: – Hazmat & Rescue

Company Officer

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CO-306: Emergency Management 3

Location: W315B

Speaker: – Orange County Office of the EMS Medical Director

Company Officer

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

ECO-106: Facility & Infrastructure Management

Location: W209AB

Speaker: – City of Fresno, Fire Department

Executive Officer

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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-306: Global Perspectives & Emerging Threats

Location: W414B

Speaker: – UL - Fire Safety Research Institute

Speaker: – Fire Safety Research Institute

Chief Officer

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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM East Coast USA Time

CHF-206: Hazmat Response & Planning

Location: W414C

Speaker: – Tampa Fire Rescue

Chief Officer

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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Presidential Reception (INVITE ONLY)

Location: Convention Center

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