Fire Rescue International 2026

Join us at Fire Rescue International in Kansas City, MO! Since 1873, fire and emergency service leaders have gathered to exchange ideas about the fire profession.

Each year, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), FRI brings together thousands of chiefs, officers, and industry leaders from across the world to connect about leadership, education, and innovation. We're excited to be a part of the conversation. Don't miss out on our presentations:

Tuesday, August 11

• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT:
  • Speaker: Rebecca Harned
  • Session: Wildland Fire Policy Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 12

• 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. CT:

  • Speaker: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
  • Session: The State of Global Fire: Risk, Response, and the Race to Scale Solutions

• 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. CT:

  • Speakers: Richard Kesler and Christian Vogt
  • Session: Evidence based EV Firefighting, Exposures, and Health Hazards

• 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. CT:

  • Speaker: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
  • Session: Modernizing Fire Department Public Protection Classification (PPC) Rating: Measuring What Really Matters

Friday, August 14

• 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. CT:

  • Speaker: Craig Weinschenk
  • Session: Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling