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.
Whether you’re a fire chief, company officer, EMS professional, or future leader, FRI is where you sharpen your skills, explore innovations, and expand your network — all in one dynamic, energizing environment.
Education and training opportunities
At the IAFC, we believe that education powers leadership. Through world-class conferences, cutting-edge training, or peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, we’re here to equip fire and EMS leaders with the tools they need to thrive.
Fire Rescue International brings together thousands of fire chiefs, officers, emergency service professionals and industry leaders from around the world. Hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, IAFC, the event provides a major international platform for leadership, education, innovation and professional collaboration within the fire and EMS community.
With a history stretching back more than 150 years, FRI has developed from an early gathering focused on sharing innovations and improving fire department operations into a leading conference for fire and emergency service professionals. Its programme will continue this emphasis on exchanging ideas, addressing emerging challenges and supporting the future development of the profession.
Attendees can expect educational sessions led by respected industry voices, alongside opportunities to explore technologies and solutions designed to transform emergency response. Networking will also remain central, enabling professionals to discuss shared challenges and take practical strategies back to their departments and communities.
