Welcome to the Fire-Rescue International 2026 Registration
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No matter your rank, department type or position in the fire and emergency service, the IAFC is here to serve you. Count on us to help you gain knowledge, build confidence and pave your path to successful leadership. Questions? Contact us!
Registration Type |
Registration Rates |
|---|---|
IAFC Member - All Access Includes: All education programs, Wednesday & Friday morning general sessions, Thursday Health & Wellness Morning, FRI @ KC LIve (Tuesday evening), and the Exhibit Hall (including Happy Hour on Wednesday, Expo Hall Block Party on Thursday). IAFC Members only, please use same email as in your member account. Membership status will be verified prior to the event. |
$745.00/Person |
NonMember - All Access Includes: All education programs, Wednesday & Friday morning general sessions, Thursday Health & Wellness Morning, FRI @ KC LIve (Tuesday evening), and the Exhibit Hall (including Happy Hour on Wednesday, Expo Hall Block Party on Thursday). |
$895.00/Person |
IAFC Life Member - All Access Includes: All education programs, Wednesday & Friday morning general sessions, Thursday Health & Wellness Morning, FRI @ KCLIve (Tuesday evening), and the Exhibit Hall (including Happy Hour on Wednesday, Expo Hall Block Party on Thursday). IAFC Life Members only, please use same email as in your member account. Membership status will be verified prior to the event. |
$315.00/person |
Discovery Pass Formerly Expo Only Pass, but it includes so much more including access to Wednesday & Friday morning General Sessions, Thursday Health & Wellness Morning events (some special activities may be excluded), 2 days of Exhibit Hall Access (including Happy Hour on Wednesday, Expo Hall Block Party on Thursday). |
$50.00/person |
Exhibitor Booth Personnel |
Prior to registering your booth staff, make sure you have your Promo Code that was emailed to your company contact. Reach out to our Exhibits team at exhibits@iafc.org if you need it resent. |
Tickets for FRI @ KC Live! Powered by FirstNet Built with AT&T All Access Passes include access to IAFC @ KC LIve. Discover Pass attendees may purchase tickets, and All Access attendees may purchase additional tickets for guests. |
$45.00/person |
Education Fees
PreConference Session Fees
Extend your learning!
All Access and Discovery Pass attendees all have the option of adding special Pre-Conference Sessions during the registration process.
Date/Time |
Session |
Fee |
|---|---|---|
Monday, August 10, 8AM - 5PM |
Reaching For The Gold– Your Path to Executive Fire Leadership |
$400.00 |
Tuesday, August 11, 8AM - 5PM |
Chiefs Edge - Chief Officers |
$350.00 |
Tuesday, August 11, 8AM - 5PM |
Chief's Edge - 5 Bugle Chiefs |
$350.00 |
Tuesday, August 12, 8AM - 5PM |
F.I.E.R.O. Pre-Con: Fire Stations - Make Informed Design Decisions |
$25.00 |
Tuesday,, August 11, 8AM - 5PM |
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation |
$25.00 |
Tuesday, August 12, 1:00PM - 5:00PM |
Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) - USA Annual Meeting and Educational Program |
$25.00 |
Officer Development Program (ODP) Leadership Development Certification Series (LDCS)
Register in advance to transfer your FRI ODP LDCS session attendance to Columbia State University and gain access to the final two online sessions and exam to complete your course toward ODP LDCS certification. Normally, a $349 tuition, you can transfer your ODP LDCS in-person sessions and complete the course online for $100.00.
Course sessions will start on Wednesday, August 12, at 10:30 am. Information is available on the conference website on the sessions offered within each ODP course.
ODP LDCS Course |
Fee |
|---|---|
Company Officer I, II or III |
$100.00 |
Chief Officer I, II, or III |
$100.00 |
Executive Chief Officer I, II, or III |
$100.00 |
Special Event Fees

Event |
Fee |
Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
FRI Kickoff @ KC Live! Powered by FirstNet Built with AT&T *Ticket is required. All Access registrations include a ticket but may purchase additional tickets for guests. Ticket is not included in the Discovery Pass. |
$45.00 |
Tuesday, August 11, 6:30PM - 8:00PM |
The Future Focus Lunch Ticket *Ticket is required, this event is not included with any Registration type. |
$45.00 |
Thursday, August 13, 12:00PM - 1:30PM |
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All cancellations will be subject to a $75 administrative fee. Cancellations must be sent in writing to the registration center via email to Registration Customer Support by Friday, July 10, 2026. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. After Friday, July 10, 2026, substitutions will be allowed in the event the registrant is unable to attend, but no refunds will be issued. Telephone substitutions will not be permitted, please email the Registration Customer Support center.