conference
Symposium in the Sun - International Association of Fire Chiefs 2026
The Symposium in the Sun 2026 is a leadership training event for volunteer and combination fire, rescue, and EMS departments, organized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and its Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS). It runs from November 12-15, 2026 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach in Clearwater, Florida, featuring general sessions, breakout sessions, networking events, and an exhibit hall with vendors. The event brings together chief officers to enhance leadership skills and address challenges specific to volunteer fire departments.
The Symposium in the Sun 2026 is a leadership training event for volunteer and combination fire, rescue, and EMS departments, organized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and its Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS). It runs from November 12-15, 2026 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach in Clearwater, Florida, featuring general sessions, breakout sessions, networking events, and an exhibit hall with vendors. The event brings together chief officers to enhance leadership skills and address challenges specific to volunteer fire departments.
Event details
- Dates: 12–15 Nov 2026
- Location: Clearwater, Florida, USA
- Venue: Hilton Clearwater Beach
- Industry: Fire service
- Category: conference
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 0+
Why exhibit
Symposium in the Sun offers a unique opportunity to showcase tools, technology, and equipment to chief officers and leaders from volunteer and combination fire, rescue, and EMS departments across the country. Exhibiting allows you to connect with key decision-makers who are actively seeking solutions to improve safety and efficiency in their departments. With a dedicated exhibit hall and networking events, you can build valuable relationships and increase brand visibility among motivated professionals.
Why visit
Symposium in the Sun is the premier leadership event for volunteer and combination fire, rescue, and EMS officers. Attendees gain access to expert-led sessions and practical strategies to address unique challenges, network with peers nationwide, and explore the latest tools and technologies from vendors. This is the ideal event to enhance your leadership skills, share best practices, and strengthen your department's effectiveness.
Exhibitor profile
- Fire apparatus
- Firefighter gear
- Emergency medical equipment
- Safety tools
- Technology solutions for fire departments
- Communication systems
- Training services
Visitor profile
- Fire chiefs
- Deputy chiefs
- Battalion chiefs
- Volunteer fire officers
- EMS leaders
- Company officers
- Fire service personnel
Industries
- Fire service
- Emergency services
- Volunteer firefighting
- EMS