Fire-Rescue International Annual Conference And Expo

Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2027

Dates: August 18 - 20, 2027 (Wednesday - Friday) Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States

About

Fire-Rescue International (FRI) is the annual conference and expo of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the premier leadership conference for the fire and emergency service community. First held in 1873, FRI brings together thousands of chiefs, officers and industry leaders from around the world for leadership education, innovation and networking.

FRI combines senior-level leadership training for chiefs with officer development education for chief and company officers, plus an exhibit hall showcasing the latest apparatus, equipment, technology and services for fire and EMS departments.

Programme highlights

• General sessions and featured keynote speakers
• Leadership and officer development education tracks
• Streamlined exhibit hall with focused engagement days
• Special events: kick-off party, Future Focus lunch, health and wellness experience (5K run/walk, yoga), happy hour in the exhibit hall and block party
• Division gatherings and networking with peers from across the profession

Organiser

International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), 8251 Greensboro Drive, Suite 650, McLean, VA 22102, United States.

Contact

• General conference inquiries: conferences@iafc.org, +1 703-273-0911
• Presenter questions: education@iafc.org
• Exhibit and sponsorship: exhibits@iafc.org

Future editions

• FRI 2027: August 18 - 20, 2027, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
• FRI 2028: August 9 - 11, 2028, Orlando, FL

Note: FRI 2026 was held August 12 - 14, 2026 in Kansas City, MO. Registration for the 2027 edition was not yet open at the time of verification.