MSFCA Annual Conference 2026
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association's four-day conference convenes fire chiefs and fire service leaders for professional development in leadership, communication, and strategic command.
- Dates
- October 14–17
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Price
- $350–425
- Attendees
- Fire chiefs and fire service leaders
TL;DR
- MSFCA Annual Conference runs October 14–17 in Duluth, Minnesota.
- Member registration costs $350 (late rate); non-members pay $425.
- The four-day program features keynote symposiums on leadership communication and culture, with sessions for fire chiefs and fire service leaders.
- Room blocks at six hotels range from $159–329 per night.
About
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association organizes the annual conference to bring together fire service leadership from Minnesota and the region. The 2026 conference emphasizes leadership development and interpersonal skills, with opening and closing symposiums addressing communication and organizational culture.
Who you'll find in the room
Fire Chiefs
Departmental leaders and commanding officers.
Fire Service Leaders
Officers and managers from fire departments across Minnesota and the region.
Featured speakers
2 listedGene Landers
Fire Chief · Orange Township Fire Department (Indiana)
Chris Armstrong
Chief · The Thinking Chief Leadership Group, LLC
Venue & travel
Venue
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802Getting there
Room blocks are available at six Duluth hotels with rates from $159–329 per night, including Canal Park Lodge, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Inn on Lake Superior, Pier B Resort, and Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza.
Questions people ask
7 answeredMSFCA Annual Conference 2026 runs from October 14–17.
The conference is held in Duluth, Minnesota at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
Member registration is $350 (late rate after September 1); non-members pay $425. Additional banquet tickets cost $40 each.
The conference brings together fire chiefs and fire service leaders from Minnesota and the surrounding region.
The primary attendees are fire chiefs and fire service leaders from fire departments across Minnesota and the region.
The conference provides a concentrated setting for fire service leaders to network, discuss strategic leadership topics, and learn from peers across the region. Value depends on your department's training priorities and budget.
The organizer does not publish a dress code. Most fire service conferences accommodate business casual to smart casual; some evening events may call for business attire.
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