2026 Annual Fire Marshal's Association Conference

The FMAO Annual Conference is a three-day working conference designed for fire marshals, inspectors, investigators, and fire service professionals who are responsible for prevention, enforcement, and investigation. This is not a sit-and-listen event. It is built to sharpen skills, reinforce standards, and strengthen the working relationships that make the job easier in the field. Training typically includes: Fire and life safety code enforcement (IFC and NFPA application), Fire investigation techniques and case studies, Inspection practices and documentation, Legal considerations and courtroom preparedness, Emerging hazards and new construction challenges, Incident review and lessons learned. The conference is structured to help members stay current and credible in their role, offering continuing education hours, exposure to new tools, methods, and technologies, direct access to subject matter experts and instructors, and discussion of evolving standards and regulatory expectations. It provides networking opportunities for sharing solutions, building contacts across jurisdictions, and strengthening coordination between agencies. Attendees can also access vendors and partners to see new equipment and technology firsthand and evaluate tools. The conference also serves as a working session for the association, where members participate in organizational discussions and leadership activities.