2026 FIRE CON SCHEDULE

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Monday June 1st

Time Location Presenter Info
8am-5pm HSFD Training Rm EVT F-3: Waterous Pump & Foam Systems (Day 1) Chris Wandmacher Pre-registration required
8am-5pm HSCC 204 Arkansas EFO Program (Day 1) Various Presenters Session Full

Tuesday June 2nd

Time Location Presenter Info
8am-5pm HSFD Training Rm EVT F-3: Waterous Pump & Foam Systems (Day 2) Chris Wandmacher Day 2 of 4
8am-5pm HSCC 204 Arkansas EFO Program (Day 2) Various Presenters Sessions Full

Wednesday June 3rd

Time Location Presenter Info
8am-5pm HSFD Training Rm EVT: Air & Hydraulic Brake Fundamentals (Day 3) Spartan Day 3 of 4
8am-5pm HSCC 201 3M SCOTT SCBA Technician 1 Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Pre-registration required
8am-5pm HSCC 202 MSA G1 Level Basic Technician MSA Pre-registration required
8am-5pm HSCC 204 Arkansas EFO Program (Day 3) Various Presenters Sessions Full
8am-12pm HSCC 205 Turnout Gear NFPA 1850: Turnout Gear Inspection & Maintenance (Covers All Brands) Globe Sign Up Required
8am-5pm HSFD Training Ground The Truckie Mindset (Day 1) Saddle Up Fire Company Sign Up Required
8am-5pm HSFD Training Ground Propane: 101 to Advanced Tactics Ron Huffman Pre-registration required
1pm-3pm HSCC 203 Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board Meeting
1pm-5pm HSCC 205 Hold My Match and Watch This! Brian Ramsey
7pm-11pm HHS Meeting Rooms Hospitality Room Open

Thursday June 4th

Time Location Presenter Info
8am-4pm HSCC Hall A Registration Opens
8am-5pm HSFD Training Rm EVT: F4 Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems (Day 4) Spartan Day 4 of 4
8am-5pm HSCC 205 Risk Based Response, Live Chemistry, and Interactive Sessions & Atmospheric Monitoring Brian Ramsey
8am-5pm HSFD Training Ground The Truckie Mindset (Day 2) Saddle Up Fire Comapany Sign Up Required
9am HSCC 207-208 Opening Ceremonies
10am-12pm HSCC 202 Put the "S" Back on Their Chest: Devlopmenting and Implementing an Exceptional Wellness Program Nikki Penn
10am-12pm HSCC 204 Search Size-Up by Numbers Kevin Cate
10am-12pm HSCC 207-208 AAFC Meeting
11am-2pm HSCC Marketplace Lunch Concessions Banner Fire Equipment
12pm-1pm HSCC 206 ASFFA E-Board Meeting
1pm-3pm HSCC 203 Leading People & Systems with Commitment, Compentence & Compassion Tom LaBelle
3:30pm-5pm HSCC 202 Slow Down to Run Adam Frederking
3:30pm-5pm HSCC 203 Politics Is Not a Dirty Word: Navigating Human Systems & Influences as a Fire Chief Tom LaBelle
7pm-10pm HHS Ballroom Casino Night Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
7pm-11pm HHS 2nd Floor Hospitiality Room Open Siddons-Martin Emergency Group

Friday June 5th

Time Location Presenter Info
7am-8am HHS Lobby Walk With the Chaplain
8am-3pm HSCC Hall A Registration Open
9:30am-3pm HSCC Hall A Exhibit Hall Open
8am-12pm HSFD Training Rm EVT Testing Pre-registration required by May 14, 2026 to test
8:30am-10am HSCC 207-208 ASFFA Meeting
10am -12am HSCC 207-208 AAFC Meeting
10am-12pm HSCC 205 The Chief Officer’s Blueprint: Empowering People and Building Culture Jarrett Metheny
10am-12pm HSCC 202 Post Traumatic Stress: Are We Protecting Our Tribe Mike Rowe
10am-12pm HSCC 204 It Ain't Easy: Mission First, People Always - A Leadership Symphony for the Fire Service Stephen Adams
10am-12pm HSCC 203 The Hat You Wear - Leading From the Front Seat Ryan McCormick
11am-2pm HSCC Marketplace Lunch Concessions Open Southern States Fire Equipment
1pm-2pm HSCC 207-208 Legslative/LOPFI Meeting
2pm-5pm HSCC 205 Commanding the Gray Space of Executive Leadership Jarrett Metheny
2pm-4pm HSCC 202 Recycling Center Fires John Vanetta
2pm-4pm HSCC 204 Servant Leadership for the Fire Service Marty Hamrick
2pm-4pm HSCC 203 Lithium Ion Batteries, Electric Vehicles, & Energy Storage Systems Jeremy Criner
2pm-3pm HSCC 206 AR Chaplians Meeting
5:45pm-6:45pm HSCC 208-209 Chaplain Steven Farmer Memorial Ceremony
7pm-9pm HSCC Horner Hall Awards Banquet
9:30-until HHS 2nd Floor Hospitality Room Open Heartland Fire Trucks/Sutphen/FireTrk Medic

Saturday June 6th

Time Location Presenter
8am-12pm HSCC Hall A Registration Open
8am-12pm HSCC Hall A Exhibit Hall Open
8:30am-11am HSCC 207-208 ASFFA Meeting
8am-5pm HSCC 205 Risk Based Response, Live Chemistry, and Interactive Sessions and Atmospheric Monitoring Brian Ramsey
10am-12pm HSCC 203 Elevator Rescue: Done Safely! Adam Frederking
1pm-3pm HSCC 203 Wall Up! Bill Ridgeway
1pm-3pm HSCC 204 Alzheimer's Association Jill Thompson
3pm-5pm HSCC 204 Rescue Resuscitation: Giving Victims Every Chance Logan Hinkle
7pm-until HHS 2nd Floor Hospitatity Room Open

NEED ACT 833 TRAINING HOURS?

Classes at the Arkansas Fire Convention (AFC), qualifies for Act 833 training hours through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA)! 


This is an incredible opportunity for professional development and ensures that your training is recognized as meeting the state’s certification requirements. Act 833 provides firefighters across Arkansas with the resources they need to stay current with the latest fire service techniques and standards. By participating in certified AFC classes, you not only gain critical knowledge and skills, but you also fulfill your training hour requirements, making it easier to maintain your certification and advance your career.


Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to earn the training hours you need while enhancing your skills. Secure your spot at the Arkansas Fire Convention and take full advantage of these certified classes. We’re excited to offer this beneficial resource to all our dedicated participants! 


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