Annual Conferences

Aerial photo of the 2021 Annual Conference courtesy of Scott Stewart, Fire Service Inc.

Thank you to our 2022 Platinum Conference Sponsors!

Registration is now open!

Featured Speakers

Chief Ken Bouvier, New Orleans, LA
Chief Ken Bouvier is a Nationally Registered
Paramedic and national and international speaker with 46+ years of experience and currently serves as the Hazardous Materials Officer for the Westwego, Louisiana Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Bouvier has an extensive educational background in both fire and EMS and written contributions in 14 textbooks. Chief Bouvier served as the EMS Commander of most New Orleans major events including Mardi Gras, Super Bowls 2002 & 2010 and was responsible for Commanding both New Orleans & Mutual Aid Ambulances after Hurricane Katrina.

Keynote: Friday, June 24
“45 Years of Tragedies’
This session will pose the questions: “What Have We Learned and Is Your Department Ready?” Chief Rick Haase is the Director of Emergency
Response & Security / Fire Chief at Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery in Roxana, IL. As the refinery fire chief, he manages all fire, EMS, rescue and hazmat response operations for the 325,000 barrel per day, 3,300-acre facility as well coordinating all security response, the fire protection/prevention program and the emergency preparedness program. The refinery has a 215-member response team and operates 26 apparatus, 13 trailers and 3 boats out from 3 stations. Rick has also been an active volunteer with Staunton Fire Protection District for 39 years, serving as chief for the last 25 years. The SFPD has 35 active volunteers who cover 36 square miles in southern Macoupin County and northern Madison County.

Meet Us in Champaign For

A Modern facility - at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign
A Hybrid Format - in-person and Virtual attendance options
Second To None Education - with plenty of CE hours, the 3-part Essential Trustee Training ideal for new trustees, and Open Meetings Act training
A One-Day Tradeshow - showcasing firetrucks, technology, emergency service suppliers, and other industry resources.
Social Events - designed for networking and fun after class
Honor and Recognition Awards - recognizing members' multiple terms of office with their respective fire districts (Trustee’s Years of Service Recognition) select members who have demonstrated “Outstanding Service” in their fire community or with the IAFPD.
Fire Service Memorial – paying tribute to friends and members who have passed away in the time since we were last together.

All three parts of the Essential Trustee Training (ETT) Program will be presented at the conference. Click to download the At-A-Glance schedule below for details and plan to attend!

Download the At-A-Glance Schedule

Hotel blocks are now open for conference attendees

The following hotels are within a mile of the conference venue and have a special room rate ($85/night) for conference attendees. Discounted room rates are offered until May 23
Group Name: IFS
Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil Street | Champaign, 61820
Phone: 217-352-9970

Home2 Suites by Hilton
2013 S. Neil St | Champaign, 61820
Phone: 217-355-6468

Homewood Suites by Hilton
1417 S. Neil St | Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-352-9960

Book your rooms at the I-Hotel in advance by using this link. Reservations at the I-Hotel are restricted to those who will be staying for two or more nights. These rooms will sell out quickly. Do not book rooms for those who have not confirmed travel to avoid costly cancellation penalties.

Discounted conference rates will be available through May 31st, or until they are sold out.

Exhibitors click here

Watch the video below for registration instructions.

TRUSTEE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
Each year, the IAFPD Foundation offers scholarships for fire protection district officials to experience the Annual Conference each year. Please call the IAFPD office for more information.

Download the 2022 Scholarship application

Guest Programs

Guests are encouraged and can register to join our auxiliary for fun interactive programs.

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch, Friday at 11:30 a.m. ($50.00 per person)
Pre-registered guests can board a charter bus for a short drive to visit and enjoy lunch and entertainment at the famous reindeer ranch. They have over 30 reindeer, 5 acres of Christmas trees, and a barn gift store.

Breakfast with a Beekeeper Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ($25.00 per person)
Guests may register to attend a continental breakfast with a program giving an introduction to raising honeybees. The guest speaker is a 13-year veteran and President of the Central Eastern Illinois Beekeepers Association, Rena Wilson Jones.

PLEASE NOTE: IAFPD does not sell attendee lists and will not give third party vendors access to any of this information. If you receive a solicitation from anyone offering access to an attendee list for IAFPD events, it is a scam.