AFDA sponsors two premier conferences and exhibitions a year which provide information and educational opportunities for member Districts’ staff, Board of Directors, and personnel. AFDA conferences bring together national and state decision makers and experts on all facets of emergency service, from leadership and management to operations. These conferences provide educational opportunities in all areas of Fire District administration and governance with instruction on topics such as legal or financial issues, human resources, liability, fire protection, safety, etc. Continuing education opportunities are also available based on individual certification requirements. These conferences are held at various locations throughout the state.

2026 AFCA/AFDA Fire & EMS Leadership Conference & Expo

July 13-16, 2026

Registration is Open

Vendor/Exhibitor information contact expo@azfirechiefs.org

Please join us for the Annual AFCA/AFCA Fire and EMS Leadership Conference that brings together leaders from all around Arizona. The conference features exciting general session presentations, 24 individual workshop presentations, AFDA statutory presentations, a continuation of the NextGen series, a special track for fire marshals, and a 1-day seminar for the Administrative Professionals Section.

Registration and hotel information can be found in the Registration link above.

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Your suggestions for workshop subjects, instructors, comments about past or potential facilities, or other ideas may assist in helping to improve our conferences in the future.

Thanks for your help!

Education Committee Chair
Brenda Tranchina
brendaHRS@aol.com