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Subject: New Officer Leadership Tracks Launch at WUI and FRM

IAFC and CSU introduce expanded leadership development for fire and EMS officers.                   
 
 
 
 
 
 

January 27, 2026

   
 
 
 
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NEW! Officer Development Leadership Tracks at WUI & FRM

The IAFC, in partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU), is expanding the Officer Development Program (ODP) with two exciting new leadership tracks designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s fire and EMS professionals.

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Registration Now Open! Two Leadership Conferences. One Powerful Experience.

Fire-Rescue Med (FRM) and Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Leadership Conference are co-locating at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa — Glendale, Arizona.

 

This joint event offers a unique opportunity for leaders across the fire and EMS spectrum to learn, collaborate, and strengthen their departments. From EMS operations and leadership development to proactive community risk reduction strategies, attendees will gain fresh insights and actionable solutions that can make an immediate impact.

 

Experience two conferences, two missions, one location—and be part of a dynamic community driving innovation and excellence. Join us for this can’t-miss IAFC event. Early Bird Special: Register at https://www.iafc.org/events/crrl-and-frm before April 14, 2026, and save! 

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Registration Now Open! Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2026

March 24 - 26, 2026 | Reno, NV

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with industry peers, and help advance wildfire management practices. With three essential tracks—Fire Adapted Communities, Operations & Suppression, and Policy & Tools—you and your team will gain the strategies, insights, and resources needed to better reduce risk and manage threats in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Learn more and register at iafc.org/wui.

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Stay Connected. Stay IAFC. Renew Today.

Leadership doesn’t stop when the calendar resets. Renew your IAFC membership and keep your seat at the table where fire and EMS leaders shape the future. If your membership has expired, we’d love to have you back in the IAFC community. Rejoining is simple. Just log in to the member portal at community.iafc.org to rejoin.

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