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Events & Conferences

AFDA sponsors two premier conferences and exhibitions a year providing information and educational opportunities for members' districts' staff, Board of Directors, and personnel.

AFDA conferences bring together national and state decision makers and experts on all facets of emergency services, 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, and more. Continuing education opportunities are also available based on individual certification requirements.

These conferences are held at various locations throughout the state.

Arizona Fire District Association

2027 Winter Conference & Expo

Dates

January 5 – 7, 2027

Location

Casino del Sol

Tucson, AZ

Venue

Casino del Sol

5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757

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Conference begins at 2:30 p.m. on January 5 with Opening Ceremonies and concludes at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 7. Program Agenda in finalization status.

Reserve Hotel Rooms & RV Parking

Group

Arizona Fire District & Department Conference

January 04–08, 2027

Room Rates

Del Sol Tower

$119.00 plus 12.1% Occupancy fee

Rates are based on single/double occupancy fee

Estrella Tower

$99.00 plus 12.1% Occupancy fee

Rates are based on single/double occupancy fee

$10 per person fee for each additional adult occupying the room.

Must call Reservations directly to reserve prior/post conference dates, based on availability.

Cutoff Date

December 06, 2026

Group rate available until the cutoff date or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Cancellation Policy

48 hours prior to arrival date to avoid penalties

Online Reservation Instructions

  1. Step 1:https://www.casinodelsol.com
  2. Step 2:Click on Meetings & Groups
  3. Step 3:Click on Group Hotel Reservations
  4. Step 4:Select Group Dates, # of Guests, Select Tower and Group Code 12640
  5. Step 5:Click Next

Use Group Code: 12640

To make reservations by phone, call our 24-hour Reservations Department. Mention you are attending the Arizona Fire District & Department Conference.

1-855-SOL-STAY (765-7829)

Exhibitors

Companies with products or services designed for fire/emergency service operations, administration or support are encouraged to participate in this year's conference as an exhibitor. Set up after 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on January 4 and again on January 5 from 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. For Vendor/Exhibitor information contact: admin@azfiredistricts.org

Golf Tournament – Sewailo Golf Club

Join us for the 2027 AFDA Winter Conference Golf Tournament at Sewailo Golf Club, located at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. For conference information, exhibitor opportunities, and golf tournament details, please email admin@azfiredistricts.org.

Help Us Improve

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