2026 Annual Conference
Organized by Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association's annual conference for fire service leaders from across Minnesota, providing three days of learning, networking, collaboratio...
- Dates
- Oct 14-17, 2026
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026
- Attendees
- 540
- Vendors
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About this conference
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association's annual conference for fire service leaders from across Minnesota, providing three days of learning, networking, collaboration, and fellowship. It features educational sessions, a Memorial Service, an Awards Banquet, and a Vendor Show, with opportunities to connect with industry partners and fellow fire service professionals. Key topics include leadership development, emergency medical services, fire protection standards and regulations (NFPA, MN OSHA), firefighter health and wellness, response tactics for electric vehicle emergencies, utilization of artificial intelligence for emergency planning, public education strategies, and modernizing fire incident reporting. The conference is designed to enhance professional growth and strengthen relationships within the fire service community.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities are available for various items and events, including the Awards Banquet ($10,000), Breakfasts ($4,000), Lunches ($7,500), Memorial Service ($3,000), Fire Officer of the Year Awards ($2,000), Printing of On-site Conference Program ($4,000), Symposium Sessions ($3,000), Educational Sessions ($1,000), Mobile App ($3,000), and Shared Refreshment Breaks ($350). Sponsors receive company listing on the conference webpage, recognition on display signage, featured in onsite PowerPoint presentations, and verbal thanks during remarks.
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