Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs upcoming events

Leadership Symposium (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

MAY 13 - 14, 2026 • BAY CITY, MI

Join fire service leaders for a 1.5-day Leadership Symposium focused on company officer development, emerging operational challenges, and data-driven training strategies. Learn from expert speakers on topics including electric vehicle response, grant opportunities, and effective leadership practices. Network with peers and industry partners while gaining practical skills to enhance your department’s readiness and leadership capacity.

Download Our Symposium Flyer HERE

Fire Inspector and EMS CE Credits Approved!
See Agenda Below for Details

$135 Per Person • Whole Symposium
$39 Per Person • Wednesday Only
$40 Per Person • Banquet Only
$79 Per Person • Thursday Only

Vendors Click HERE to Register

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

To encourage participation from all chief officers (MAFC members or not) from across our state, we are offering scholarship opportunities for those communities with limited budgets. These scholarships are intended to make this valuable experience accessible to all chief officers committed to professional growth. Funding will include symposium registration and hotel accommodations for Wednesday night.

To apply, send your request via email to info@MiChiefs.org. Include your full name, agency affiliation, pertinent contact information, and a brief statement on how receiving this scholarship will benefit you and your department. Application deadline is April 3, 2026.

OUR VENUE

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708

The Double Tree Hotel is Currently Full

Our Overflow Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Bay City
2 E Main St.
Bay City, MI 48708

Reserve Your Courtyard Room Here

Organizations that wish to remove the 6% sales tax for the hotel room need to complete a Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certification of Exemption form found below. The completed form can be presented at check in, faxed to (989) 891-9680, or emailed to the front desk manager at crystal.vanparis@hilton.com.

Download Tax Exemption Form HERE

OUR AGENDA

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1:30 PM - Company Officer Development Program • Chief Mike Kennedy, Ann Arbor Fire Department
Fire Inspector CE Credits • 2.5
EMS CE Credit • Operations 1
4:30 PM - Welcome Reception and Networking with Vendors
6:00 PM - Dinner Banquet
- Award Presentations
- Installation of Incoming Officers
- Entertainment by Rusch Entertainment Dueling Pianos

Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:00 AM - Annual Business Meeting • Breakfast Included
Fire Inspector CE Credit • 1
9:00 AM - Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage • Patrick Durham
Fire Inspector CE Credits • 3
EMS CE Credit • Emergency Preparedness • 1
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - AFG Overview • Senator Gary Peters Office
Fire Inspector CE Credits • 1.5
2:30 PM - NFPA Update • Meredith Hawes, NFPA U.S. Regional Director
Fire Inspector CE Credits • 1.5
4:00 PM - Symposium Ends

VENDORS • Leadership Symposium (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

VENDOR REGISTRATION

MAY 13 - 14, 2026 • BAY CITY, MI

The Leadership Symposium offers vendors a valuable opportunity to connect directly with fire service decision-makers, company officers, and emerging leaders from across the region. Vendor displays will be open throughout the symposium, with dedicated networking time on Wednesday afternoon featuring light hors d’oeuvres to encourage meaningful engagement in a relaxed setting.

$199 • Basic Booth Fee
FREE • Platinum and Gold Corporate Sponsors
Platinum and Gold Sponsors Click HERE to Register

BASIC BOOTH INCLUDES
Admission for One Representative
Eight Foot Skirted Table
Two Chairs
Wastebasket

BOOTH OPTIONS
$50 • Electricity At Your Booth
$49 • Additional Representative
Due to the venue's intimate nature, vendors are allowed only one display table.

BOOTH SET UP TIME
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Shipping instructions will be provided closer to the event date.

$40 Per Person • Vendors are encouraged to attend the Banquet on Wednesday evening!

OUR VENUE

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708

The Double Tree Hotel is Currently Full

Our Overflow Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Bay City
2 E Main St.
Bay City, MI 48708

Reserve Your Courtyard Room Here

Download Tax Exemption Form HERE

OUR AGENDA

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1:30 PM - Company Officer Development Program • Chief Mike Kennedy, Ann Arbor Fire Department
4:30 PM - Welcome Reception and Networking with Vendors
6:00 PM - Dinner Banquet
- Award Presentations
- Installation of Incoming Officers
- Entertainment by Rusch Entertainment Dueling Pianos

Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:00 AM - Annual Business Meeting • Breakfast Included
9:00 AM - Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage • Patrick Durham
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - AFG Overview • Senator Gary Peters Office
2:30 PM - NFPA Update • Meredith Hawes, NFPA U.S. Regional Director
4:00 PM - Conference Ends

PLATINUM and GOLD Sponsors • Leadership Symposium (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Platinum and GOLD REGISTRATION

MAY 13 - 14, 2026 • BAY CITY, MI

FREE • Platinum and Gold Corporate Sponsors

BASIC BOOTH INCLUDES
Admission for One Representative
Eight Foot Skirted Table
Two Chairs
Wastebasket

BOOTH OPTIONS
Electricity At Your Booth
Additional Representative

BOOTH SET UP TIME
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Shipping instructions will be provided closer to the event date.

Vendors are encouraged to attend the Banquet on Wednesday evening!

OUR VENUE

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708

The Double Tree Hotel is Currently Full

Our Overflow Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Bay City
2 E Main St.
Bay City, MI 48708

Reserve Your Courtyard Room Here

Download Tax Exemption Form HERE

OUR AGENDA

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1:30 PM - Company Officer Development Program • Chief Mike Kennedy, Ann Arbor Fire Department
4:30 PM - Welcome Reception and Networking with Vendors
6:00 PM - Dinner Banquet
- Award Presentations
- Installation of Incoming Officers
- Entertainment by Rusch Entertainment Dueling Pianos

Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:00 AM - Annual Business Meeting • Breakfast Included
9:00 AM - Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage • Patrick Durham
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - AFG Overview • Senator Gary Peters Office
2:30 PM - NFPA Update • Meredith Hawes, NFPA U.S. Regional Director
4:00 PM - Conference Ends

EXHIBIT Midwest Fire Rescue Expo® (10/14/2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Light Appetizers 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Platinum and Gold Corporate Members Register HERE

Vibe Credit Union Showplace
46100 Grand River AVE
Novi, MI 48374

Log In First for Proper Pricing

BASIC BOOTH FEES
FREE • Current Corporate Member
$675 • Sustaining Member
$899 Non-Member

Click HERE to Become a Corporate Member and Get Your Booth For FREE!

TABLETOP EXHIBITORS

Exhibitor Package

10' x 10' Area
Registration For 2 Reps
8' Covered & Skirted Table
Two Chairs
Pipe & Drape
One Wastebasket
Electricity

Setup Schedule

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Additional Display Space Will Be Available At Checkout

VEHICLE EXHIBITORS

Exhibitor Package

15' x 30' Area
Registration For 2 Reps
Electricity

Setup Schedule

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Additional Display Space Will Be Available At Checkout

Target Move-In Times Will Be Assigned

The exposition hall is accessed by five overhead doors, two of which are 20’ x 20’, to accommodate the installation of large pieces of equipment and/or vehicles.

Tables and chairs are NOT provided to Vehicle Exhibitors.
You may bring your own or rent them from Art Craft Display.

OUR OFFICIAL TRADE SHOW CONTRACTOR

Additional Display Space Will Be Available At Checkout

While we are providing 110V power to all vendors. Any additional electrical drops, phone lines, computer hook-ups, or other utilities necessary will incur extra charges. Carpet is not included with the booth space, only pipe & drape. Each vendor requiring additional services will deal directly with Art Craft Display Services.

Download Exhibitor Kit

HOTEL OPTION

Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
46080 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
1-800-233-1234

Use the Group Code G-MFR1 when making reservations, or click on the button below.

$162++/nt - Deadline for group rate is September 14, 2026.

Reserve Your Hyatt Room Here