Executive Development Conference

Our annual summer conference is intended for head of department Fire Chiefs, Chief Officers, and any Fire Service professionals who currently hold or wish to pursue a career in leadership. The educational program is structured as all general sessions, bringing together executive and management level discussions as well as topics at the forefront of concern. This program aims to give participants a more expansive view of Fire Service issues and their role as leaders to influence the future of their department and the industry as a whole.

Full registration to the conference includes access to various networking events and a guest pass for a spouse/partner. In an industry so close-knit and where relationships matter, this event fosters the concept of the "fire family" and encourages participants to connect and share ideas with one another so together, we can make the Fire Service better than we left it.

One of the most anticipated features of the conference is the Executive Development Conference Silent Auction and Raffle, the largest annual fundraiser for the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation. Proceeds from the auction and raffle directly support the foundation’s mission—funding initiatives like the Firefighter/EMT Scholarship for at-risk and economically disadvantaged candidates, educational grants for current Fire Service professionals seeking professional development, and assistance for members of the Fire Cadet Section.

The vendor opportunity at this event is through sponsorship and a limited vendor showcase of cocktail rounds, with only informational material or giveaways permitted to ensure all vendors receive equal representation.

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2026 Executive Development Conference | July 10-14, 2026
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
5500 Sunseeker Way, Punta Gorda, FL, 33980

 2027 Executive Development Conference | July 23-27, 2027
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 TPC Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 33980

2028 Executive Development Conference | July 14-18, 2028
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort/Hotel Effie
1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550

This event is brought to you by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation (FFCF), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that develops and implements public education programs in partnership with members of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association (FFCA).