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International Association of Fire Chiefs
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Fire-Rescue International (FRI)

Fire-Rescue International 2026

August 12 - 14, 2026
Kansas City, MO
FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and officer development education for chief and company officers, new ways to connect with vendors and colleagues, and the latest solutions to today's toughest challenges.
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    National GIS Recruitment & Retention Toolkit – Open Session Series: Every Other Thursday 1PM Session
    April 23 - August 27, 2026
    Online
    Each session includes a live walkthrough, use-case examples, and open time for questions and discussion.
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    Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring - Glendale, AZ
    September 19, 2026
    11550 W Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ
    Learn how to create and maintain effective mentoring programs that engage members, support their growth, and improve retention. This full-day course includes hands-on activities, discussions, and practical tools to implement mentoring within your department.
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    Building Collaborative Teams - Glendale, AZ
    September 20, 2026
    11550 W Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ
    An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.
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    Building Collaborative Teams - Loudoun County, VA
    September 26, 2026
    801 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg, VA
    An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.
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    Building Collaborative Teams - Woodstock, VA
    September 27, 2026
    600 Main Street, Door 14, Woodstock, VA
    An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.
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    Building Collaborative Teams - Woodstock, VA
    September 28, 2026
    600 Main Street, Door 14, Woodstock, VA
    An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.
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    Building Collaborative Teams - Youngwood, PA
    October 10, 2026
    145 Pavilion Lane Health & Culinary Center - Room 2303/04, Youngwood, PA
    An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.
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    Helping Members Find Their Spark Through Mentoring - Blackstone, VA
    November 7, 2026
    318 Church St Blackstone, VA
    Learn how to create and maintain effective mentoring programs that engage members, support their growth, and improve retention. This full-day course includes hands-on activities, discussions, and practical tools to implement mentoring within your department.
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    Building Collaborative Teams - Blackstone, VA
    November 8, 2026
    318 Church Street, Blackstone, VA
    An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and enhance department culture through hands-on activities and practical tools.
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    Symposium in the Sun 2026
    November 12 - 15, 2026
    Clearwater, FL
    The Symposium in the Sun addresses the unique needs of volunteer and combination departments including transitioning from a volunteer to a combination department, recruitment and retention, leadership and management, staffing and more.
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