Annual Conference
When lives are on the line,
you need to be prepared.
Whether you are a new or veteran firefighter, the Illinois Firefighter’s Association (IFA) annual conference can give you the tools you need when disaster strikes and you’re called to give it your all.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE
IFA Annual Training Conference
October 16 - 18
This year’s training will be held at the Peoria Fire Department Training Center
Conference Hotel - Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 101 Mariners Way, East Peoria, IL 61611 - Phone: (309) 694-1300
IFA’s annual training conference is the premier training event for Illinois firefighters. Network with other firefighters and learn best practices to keep you and others safe while responding to the call. Instruction and hands-on training is available on a wide range of topics relevant to firefighters today:
EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
Down & Dirty Firefighting Skills
First In Operations With Limited Staffing
Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services
Intro into AI in the Fire Service
Advanced AI in the Fire Service
State Fire Marshal/Jeff Bryant - Funding Opportunities
Streetwise: Operational Awareness & Crew Safety
Flashover - Smoke Recognition
RIT Basics
IFA is offering one complimentary registration to a Department for every three members registered.*
CEU’s available for all classes.
This year’s training takes place at the Peoria Fire Department Training Center.
Get some of the finest training at the most affordable pricing.
Download the conference brochure and register today!
*If you are unsure of membership status, please contact us
or check here - Membership List
Quick Facts
Premier training event for Illinois firefighters
Hands-on courses with fire and rescue experts
Network with firefighters across the state
Learn best practices to keep you and others safe
Thanks to our collaborators.
Thanks to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, the NVFC and the Peoria Fire Department
for their support and contributions that help make this event possible.
Thanks to our sponsors for 2026
The IFA would like to thank the sponsors of our conferences for their enduring support.
Our annual conference would not be successful without their assistance and contributions.
If you’d like to help sponsor this important training event, please contact us.
