# International Association of Fire Fighters Convention

- Dates: August 2026
- Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, United States
- Organiser: Arkansas Fire Convention
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Arkansas Fire Convention 2026 is an event focused on training, networking, and innovation in firefighting. It is hosted by several Arkansas fire service organizations and boards and provides a venue for fire service organizations to meet and network. The event includes various training sessions and classes for attendees.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.arkansasfireconvention.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.arkansasfireconvention.com/more-information)
- [Agenda](https://www.arkansasfireconvention.com/2023-classes)

## Speakers

- Ron Huffman

## Sponsors and partners

- Arkansas Association of Fire Chiefs
- Arkansas State Firefighters Association
- Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial
- Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board
- Arkansas Fire Training Academy

## What people are saying

- [Walz touts unions in IAFF speech in Boston](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5L-3aqyyqQ)
  - Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted strong unions in his remarks at the International Association of Fire Fighters Convention in Boston on Wednesday.
- [Walz speaks at International Association of Fire Fighters Convention](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdkLpYQjT34)
  - Democratic candidate for Vice President, Governor Tim Walz speaks at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Convention in Boston, Massachusett...
- [BREAKING: JD Vance Met With Mixed Reception At International ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZbBU44EPkg)
  - BREAKING: JD Vance Met With Mixed Reception At International Association Of Fire Fighters Convention Forbes Breaking News 5.49M subscribers 22K
- [International Association of Fire Fighters 57th Convention](https://www.usfa.fema.gov/about/usfa-events/2024-08-26-international-association-of-fire-fighters-57th-convention/)
  - Every 2 years, firefighters, rescue workers and emergency medical workers from across the U.S. and Canada gather at the International Association of Fire Fighters Convention. U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is proud to have a presence with
  - By usfa.fema.gov

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