South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo 2026
Organized by Fire Rescue EMS
The South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo (SAFRE) is an annual event organized by the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association (NCSFA), established in 2009.
- Dates
- Aug 12-15, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 4,500
- Vendors
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About this conference
The South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo (SAFRE) is an annual event organized by the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association (NCSFA), established in 2009. It has grown into one of the largest and most popular regional fire-rescue service conferences, conventions, and expos on the East Coast, attracting over 4,500 registered attendees. Held in Raleigh, North Carolina, SAFRE offers a premier trade show and educational conference for fire service professionals. The event features educational sessions, an expo with a 150,000-square-foot floor showcasing local, regional, and national vendors, an Opening Session, and a Business Session. Key changes for 2026 include consolidating annual awards and officer installations into the Opening Ceremonies to enhance accessibility for attendees.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities for the South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo include various products and services designed to engage North Carolina's Firefighters. Options range from Digital Kiosks ($500.00 - $1,000.00), HOT Class Lunches ($500.00), and Convention Center Main Stair Graphics ($7,500.00), to more significant investments like T-Shirts for SAFRE Attendees ($17,000.00), Hotel Guest Room Keys ($7,500.00), Lanyards for Attendees ($5,000.00), and event-specific sponsorships such as Annual Awards ($5,000.00), Keynote Speaker ($5,000.00), President's Reception ($5,000.00), and Past President's Lunch ($4,500.00). Additional opportunities include various graphic placements (escalators, elevators, floor clings, entry doors, balcony glass) and Partner Opportunities (Bronze $500.00, Silver $1,000.00, Gold $1,500.00).
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