Thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders come to Fire-Rescue International (FRI), the IAFC’s flagship event, to learn, network, and collaborate.
Hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the first conference in 1873 was convened to “bring forward an exchange of ideas and introduce new machinery” to “facilitate the workings of fire departments.”
More than 150 years later, that founding purpose continues to define Fire-Rescue International. Today, FRI stands as the premier leadership conference for fire and emergency services professionals—and one of the most influential and respected gatherings in the industry.
FRI is where strategy, innovation, policy, and operational excellence converge. It is the annual forum where leaders connect, emerging technologies are introduced, critical issues are addressed, and the future of the fire and EMS profession is shaped.