Welcome to AFCA/AFDA Fire & EMS Leadership Conference & Expo 2024

Welcome to the 2024 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 2024 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. 2024 is a conference you won't want to miss.

Event Details

Questions? Who to Contact

Conference Coordinator
Jim Ford, AFCA Executive Director
jford@azfirechiefs.org
602-739-9905

AFDA Coordinator
John Flynn, AFDA Executive Director
johnflynn@azfireadvisor.com
480-313-0442

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

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

Hotel Questions
Andrea Glass
andrea_glass@tempe.gov
480-858-7201 (w)
480-600-6927 (c)

Golf Tournament Co-Chairs
Dave Niehuis
chief@vfdmail.org
928-207-6577

James Hernandez
jhernandez@winslowaz.gov
928-289-2091

Host Hotel

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa
9495 W Entertainment 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, Top Golf and the Axe Throwing 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 Worksheet

Special Recognition

AFCA Is pleased to announce that the Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Foundation will be recognized this year during the conference opening ceremonies for their generous contribution in support of the Arizona L.A.S.T.

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 17 - 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
July 18 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

2024 AFCA W-9

Golf Tournament

21st Annual Steve Alley Memorial
Golf Tournament

Sponsred by:
CORE Construction

The 21st Annual Steve Alley Memorial 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

2024 AFCA W-9

Keynote Presenters

Julie Lancaster

What we focus on expands: Managing Attention, Priorities, Energy, and Dynamics

The "Wise Guard"

Bruce Varner, Chuck Osterman, Cliff Jones, Harry Beck, Mike Casson and Simon Davis

Taco Tuesday

2024 AFDA/AFCA

Top Golf

Scholarship Challenge

AXE THROWING EVENT

music by Alice Cooper's "The Rock Teen Center"

Hosted By

Tuesday , July 16 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Back Again 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 17 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 Northern Arizona Inspectiion Services, Guardian Air, Brenckenridge Group Architects, Banner Air, 7710 Insurance, Fire Truck Solutions, Brycer, Rescue Retriever and PARS.

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

Axe Throwing Event-Lumber Jaxes

Wednesday, July 17 6:00p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Axe throwing event at the Lumber Axes Event Center, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. Suite E-207 Glendale AZ. (Westgate)

Free Food and Music for all conference attendees.

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 2024 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: 359900
4. Enter the email address you used to register for the conference as your user name
5. Enter your 8 digit Registration ID as your password (your registration id can be found on your registration confirmation or your conference badge)

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.