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-5pm | HSFD Training Ground | The Truckie Mindset (Day 1) | Saddle Up Fire Company | Sign Up Required |
| 8am-5pm | HSFD & HSPD Training Site | Propane: 101 to Advanced Tactics | Ron Huffman | Pre-registration required |
| 1pm-3pm | HSCC 207 | 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 |
Wednesday June 3rd Schedule Changes:
The Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board meeting has been relocated to HSCC Room 207. Day and time remain the same.
The Turnout Inspection class has been cancelled.
The Truckie Mindset HOT class will require FULL PPE/SCBA with two (2) bottles.
Propane: 101 to Advanced will begin class at the HS Police training site at 641 Malvern Ave, before moving on to the HOT portion at HSFD training ground at 517 Vernel St.
Registration will be open today in front of Hall A
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-12pm | HSCC 205 | Hold My Match and Watch This! | 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-5pm | HSCC 205 | Atmospheric Monitoring | Brian Ramsey | |
| 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 | Roaring 20's 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 |
Ladies Auxiliary's Luncheon and activity have been moved to Saturday
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 With Class Participation | Brian Ramsey |
| 10am-12pm | HSCC 203 | Elevator Rescue: Done Safely! | Adam Frederking |
| 11am-12:30pm | Brickhouse Grill | Ladies Luncheon | |
| 1pm-3pm | HSCC 203 | Wall Up! | Bill Ridgeway |
| 1pm-3pm | HSCC 204 | Alzheimer's Association | Jill Thompson |
| 1pm-3pm | Ouachita Wax and Naturals | Ladies Activity | Candle Making |
| 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?
Did you know classes at the Arkansas Fire Convention qualify for ACT 833 training hours through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.
This is an incredible opportunity for profession development and ensures that your training is recognized as meting 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 participation 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 file 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!
