Welcome to AFCA/AFDA Fire & EMS Leadership Conference & Expo 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Edition of the AFCA/AFDA Fire & EMS Leadership Conference & Expo and Glendale / Westgate - home to the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa, Westgate Entertainment District, Tanger Outlet Mall, Gila River Arena and State Farm Stadium. The host hotel for the 2023 Conference will again be the the Renaissance Hotel. With 320 rooms this 4-star hotel is at the center of the active and growing Westgate Entertainment District. The hotel is a short walk to Westgate, Tanger Outlets and a variety of other shops and restaurants in the immediate area. This year's conference features exciting general session presentations, 24 individual workshop presentations, AFDA statutory presentations, a continuation of the NextGen series, a special track for fire marshals and a 1 day seminar for the Administrative Professionals Section. 2023 is a conference you won't want to miss.

Event Details

Questions? Who to Contact

Conference Coordinator
Paul Adams, AFCA Executive Director
padamsaz@outlook.com
623-810-3606

AFDA Coordinator
AFDA
admin@azfiredistricts.org
480-496-4331

AFSAP Seminar
Linda Annoreno AFSAP Co-Chairperson
lannoreno@scottsdaleaz.gov
480-312-1802

Expo Coordinator
Keith Eaton
expo@azfirechiefs.org
928-530-0393

Hotel Questions

Golf Tournament Director
Dave Niehuis
Coordinator
chief@vfdmail.org
928-207-6577

Host Hotel

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa
9495 W Coyotes Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85305
623-937-3700

Networking

As in the past a variety of networking opportunities will be available at this year's conference including a variety of meal functions, interactive workshops, sponsored events and an evening at TOP GOLF to support conference scholarship funding.

See information on the Taco Tuesday and Top Golf events below.

Awards

A number of awards are presented during the conference opening ceremonies including the Alan V. Brunacini Chief Officer of the Year and the Bob Weber Lifetime Achievement Awards. For information on how to nominate an individual for either of these two awards open the PDF below. To nominate an individual use the Nomination Link below.

AFCA Awards Nomination Information

Expo

The AFCA/AFDA Fire/EMS Equipment & Technology Expo features over 120 exhibitors with the latest in emergency service equipment and technology.

Expo Hours
July 12 - 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
July 13 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Golf Tournament

20th Annual Steve Alley Memorial
Charity Golf Tournament

The 20th Annual Steve Alley Charity Tournament will be held again this year at the Grand Canyon University Golf Course.

Use the registration links below if you wish to play golf or
become a golf sponsor
but WILL NOT be attending the conference

2022 Golf Donation Letter (sponsorship opportunities)

2022 AFCA W-9

Keynote Presenters

Patricia Moore, PhD

Patrick Kenny

Fire Chief (ret), Speaker, Author

Jessica Cox

Motivational Speaker & Life Coach

Taco Tuesday

2023 AFDA/AFCA Top Golf Scholarship Challenge

Hosted By

Tuesday , July 11 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

New Location This Year ! !

Enjoy an evening of tacos, drinks, networking and Fun at Carousel Westgate Arcade Bar in the Westgate Entertainment District.

A retro arcade bar with a selection of games, pinball machines, ping pong tables and a themed cocktail menu. The facility will be open to conference attendees only.

There is no cost to attend the event and all conference registrants are welcome

Signature Sponsor

Wednesday, July 12 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Transportation from the Renaissance Hotel and back beginning at 5:30 p.m. courtesy of VFIS of Arizona

Bay sponsors include Kairos Health, Guardian Air, Brenckenridge Group Architects, H&E Equipment, CORE Construction, Amkus, PARS, Banner Air, Wilmeng Construction and James Vincent Group.

Dine on a buffet of Nashville Hot Chicken and Beef Brisket with all the fixins - then move on to play in different challenges set up by our bay sponsors. Visit each sponsor for additional refreshments and play for prizes.

Cost for the evening is $50 per person. All ages are welcome.

Select the "Top Golf" option in the conference registration system or update your current registration

Download the App

Get the powerful, easy-to-use mobile app that will make sure you get the most out of this year's conference.

For presentation information, speaker bios, session locations, session ratings, exhibitor information and locations up-to-the-minute updates and notificatinos and to get the most from your conference experience download the 2022 Conference Mobile App. Available at no charge for conference attendees for iPhone and Android mobile devices.

How to Get the Moble App

1. Go to the App Store on your mobile device
2. Download the "Aventri Events" app
NOTE: be sure to allow location and push notifications while in the app
3. Enter Access Code: 308426
4. Enter the email address you used to register for the conference as your user name
5. Enter the 8 digit registration confirmation number you received as your password

Your Input Is Important - Please Use the App and Rate the Sessions You Attend

Please use the “Session Rating” feature located on the home screen of the mobile app to rate the sessions you attend. This will help us in determining whether or not we hit the mark for this year and in planning for next year’s educational sessions. For repeated sessions please be sure you select the correct session for your rating (i.e. the first session listed is session 1, the second listing is session 2). It’s quick and easy to give us valuable feedback.