Missouri Valley Division of the IAFC Annual Conference 2026

Please join us in Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2026 Missouri Valley Division (MVD) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs' (IAFC) annual conference. There will be exciting speakers, networking with colleagues, and you’ll hear from the Missouri Valley Division board about their efforts to support you.

Every year the MVD of the IAFC comes together to offer education to the fire service leaders. For three days, you have the opportunity to build relationships, explore the latest topics in the fire service, and refocus your administrative mindset.

MVD's annual conference, held every year since 1935, is a hub of professional development. Conference highlights include:

• Exhibition of fire and emergency apparatus and equipment.
• Workshops and seminars focused on leadership and management along with operational and administrative issues applicable to the fire service industry.
• Business meetings.
• Social events for members, guests, vendors and spouses highlighting all Lincoln has to offer.

The emphasis on education is one of the most significant benefits for MVD members. The team at LFR has worked hard to create a robust education calendar.

About Lincoln Fire & Rescue (LFR):

• Multi-faceted, all-hazards response agency.
• 16 Fire Stations
• Serves 104 square miles in Eastern Nebraska.
• 356 employees who serve 294,757 community members.

Lincoln Fire & Rescue’s Core Values:

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY: In the performance of our duties.

DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: To doing what is in the best interest of our residents.

PROFESSIONALISM AND TEAMWORK: As we work to restore balance in the lives of our community.

COMPASSION: Empathy as we serve all people equally and without prejudice, making every responsible attempt toward reaching their level of expectation.

We will demonstrate these values as we relate to one another and as we relate to the community we serve.

LFR is proud to be one of over 300 internationally accredited fire agencies through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). Lincoln Fire & Rescue has the distinction of being one of the original accredited agencies since originally accredited on August 25, 1997.

LFR is a designated Lighthouse Community since 2023. LFR has a cardiac survival rate of 50% which is double the national average and is continuously working to improve this rate every day. Lincoln is the only city in the Midwest to receive this designation.

LFR is also the home of Nebraska Task Force 1 (NE-TF1). NE-TF1 is one of 28 FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams located throughout the United States. Due to the geographic location of NE-TF1, it has been one of the most deployed teams in the country. NE-TF1 assets have been deployed to over 40 disasters including:

• Oklahoma City bombing
• World Trade Center attacks
• Moore Oklahoma tornado
• Columbia Space Shuttle disaster
• Hurricane Harvey
• Hurricane Florence
• Champlain Tower Collapse
• Hurricane Fiona - Puerto Rico
• Texas Flooding

Additionally, NE-TF1 has been called upon as a stand-by asset for high profile national security events such as the Olympic games or presidential inaugurations. The team has also responded to many in-state emergencies such as technical rescue, flooding events, or to provide technical expertise to requesting agencies.

NEW this year - bring your company officers!

Lincoln Fire & Rescue will be providing an Officer Development Program through Columbia Southern University. These classes will be Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Info: Darin Lintner | "Leadership, Management and Training Defining Yourself, Your Department, and Your Needs"

Info: Robert M. Treasure

Info: Sean Gray | "Walking the Wire - Company Officer Leadership"

Info: Eric Rosoff, Career Survival | "Code of Conduct Risk Reduction for Firefighters"

Info: Amanda Burki | "From Chaos to Command: Planning, Risk, and Leadership in Emergency Response

Info: Abby Eccher

Info: Adam Parsons

Info: Cody Thomas

Info: “One of the "Cathedrals of College Football," according to The Sporting News, Memorial Stadium is one of the most intimidating locations to play in all of sports.”

“While maintaining its traditional charm, Memorial Stadium has also become one of the most high-tech stadiums in the country. In 1994, the stadium was the first on-campus stadium to feature big-screen instant replay boards. Several upgrades have been made in the past two decades, keeping the Memorial Stadium game experience as one of the nation's best.” (Huskers.com/facilities/memorial-stadium)

Info: What Makes the Great Teams Great

Info: Chelsea Connor | Aerobic Capacity Changes and How it Impacts the Fire Service

Info: UL FSRI Keith Stokes

Info: Jerry Streich

Info: Tim Sendelbach

Info: Buses will depart East side of hotel starting at 1745 and will run continuously throughout the event. Last bus leaves at 2100.

Info: “A playground for hot rod enthusiasts and high-speed thrill seekers, the Museum of American Speed offers three floors of exhibits featuring antique cars, automotive toys and unique finds like vintage lunchboxes and autographed guitars. Explore the evolution of the Model T, take a ride on the working car merry-go-round and marvel at classic motorcycles.” (Newsweek.com, Fans’ Choice on 07/23/25 at 12:11 PM EDT)

Info: Alisa Arnoff | Putting out Personnel Fires Before They Start - An Officer's Guide to Employment Law

Info: LFR | Aaron Pospisil

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln, 1040 P Street, Lincoln, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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