Events

Current Events:

• Jan

  19
  • Recruitment/Retention Workshop

    Jan 19, 2019 - Jan 20, 2019 - (All Day Event)

    Amboy FD
    25 N. East Avenue
    Amboy, IL
    61310

    This two‐day course, held Saturday and part of Sunday provides chiefs and officers with the knowledge, tools and
    resources to begin a more successful recruitment program. You will also learn valuable tips on how to retain those quality volunteers. Even though this course is primarily set up for volunteer/combination departments, it is open to all. The course can offer valuable suggestions on other marketing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Jan

  29
  • Workshop 1 Overview Structured Oral

    Jan 29, 2019 - (08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)

    Buffalo Grove FD
    1051 Highland Grove Drive
    Buffalo Grove, IL
    60089

    Workshop #1 Overview / Structured Oral
• Jan

  30
  • Workshop 2 Employee Counseling/Citizen Interaction Group Problem Solving/Writing

    Jan 30, 2019 - (All Day Event)

    Buffalo Grove FD
    1051 Highland Grove Drive
    Buffalo Grove, IL
    60089

    Workshop 2 Employee Counseling/Citizen Interaction Group Problem Solving/Writing
• Jan

  31
  • Workshop 3 Tactical Exercise

    Jan 31, 2019 - (All Day Event)

    Buffalo Grove FD
    1051 Highland Grove Drive
    Buffalo Grove, IL
    60089

    Workshop 3 Tactical Exercise
• Mar

  9
  • Recruitment/Retention Workshop

    Mar 09, 2019 - Mar 10, 2019 - (All Day Event)

    Riverton FPD
    710 Riverton Rd
    Riverton, IL
    62561

    This two‐day course, held Saturday and part of Sunday provides chiefs and officers with the knowledge, tools and
    resources to begin a more successful recruitment program. You will also learn valuable tips on how to retain those quality volunteers. Even though this course is primarily set up for volunteer/combination departments, it is open to all. The course can offer valuable suggestions on other marketing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• May

  15
  • 49th Annual Symposium

    May 15, 2019 - May 17, 2019 - (All Day Event)

    East Peoria, IL
    61611

    Join us in East Peoria!
    
• Jul

  10
  • IFCA Golf Outing

    Jul 10, 2019 - (All Day Event)

    Gleneagle Country Club
    13070 McCarthy Road
    Lemont, IL
    60439

    The primary source of funds is attributed to the Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser. We are holding this year’s annual golf outing on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont, IL.
    
    

Looking Forward:

• There are no upcoming events.

Past Events:

• Jan

  20
  • Senior Officer Development for the 21st Century

    Jan 20, 2018 - Jan 21, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Centralia Fire Protection District
    805 S. Poplar
    Centralia, IL
    62801

    Class to be held at Centralia Fire Protection District
    
• Feb

  2
  • Lexipol Webinar

    Feb 02, 2018 - (12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)

    Peer support teams are an effective tool to help public safety personnel process stressful and traumatic incidents.
    
    Go to http://info.lexipol.com/webinar-peer-support for more information and to register.
    
• Feb

  17
  • Senior Officer Development for the 21st Century

    Feb 17, 2018 - Feb 18, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Harlem‐Roscoe Fire Protection District
    13974 Willowbrook Rd
    Roscoe, IL
    61073

    There is no cost for this class. But due to the OSFM not being
    able to assist with grant assistance, hotel costs are the
    responsibility of the student.
    
• Mar

  2
  • Preparing for a Fire Department Entrance Exam

    Mar 02, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Elgin Community College, Center for Emergency Services, Building BA‐Room 106
    815 E. Plank Rd.
    Elgin, IL
    60109

    Preparing for a Fire Department Entrance Exam
    
• Mar

  20
  • Illinois Fire Inspectors Association 2018 Conference

    Mar 20, 2018 - Mar 23, 2018 - (01:00 PM - 12:00 PM)

    The Illinois Fire Inspector Association invites you to attend our Combined Conference. This conference will include educational classes for both Code Enforcement and Fire & Life Safety personnel.
    
• Mar

  26
  • Incident Safety Officer

    Mar 26, 2018 - Mar 30, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Tinley Park Fire Department
    7850 W 183rd Street
    Tinley Park, IL
    60477

    Fire Officer Certification Program
• Apr

  3
  • BASIC ASSESSOR CERTIFICATION COURSE

    Apr 03, 2018 - Apr 05, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Plainfield FPD Training Complex
    23748 W 135th St
    Plainfield, IL
    60544

    Attendees will be educated and trained in the numerous exercises that are used in promotional process. Using assessment center practical exercises in small breakout groups, the attendees will learn the skills needed to become a certified assessor.
    
• Apr

  7
  • Senior Officer Development for the 21st Century

    Apr 07, 2018 - Apr 08, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Centralia Fire Protection District
    805 S. Poplar
    Centralia, IL
    62801

    There is no cost for this class. But due to the OSFM not being
    able to assist with grant assistance, hotel costs are the
    responsibility of the student.
    
• Apr

  11
  • Fire Service Legislative Day

    Apr 11, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Stratton Building Cafeteria - Lower Level
    401 S. Spring Street
    Sprigfield, IL
    62704

    A Successful Fire Service Legislative Day Depends On You—
    Your Involvement and Attendance!
    
    
    
• Apr

  13
  • Fire Rescue Organizational Guidance for Volunteer Leaders

    Apr 13, 2018 - Apr 15, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
    13974 Willowbrook Rd
    Roscoe, IL
    61073

    Participants work together to develop solutions to common leadership challenges through
    scenario and facilitated-based discussions. Topics include analyzing and understanding the fire department’s
    people, processes and culture. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have practical guidelines,
    customized to their organization, which can be immediately implemented upon returning home.
    
• May

  8
  • Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony

    May 08, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Capitol Grounds
    401 S Spring St
    Springfield, IL
    62704

    It is here each year, at the Illinois Firefighter Memorial, that we honor those who have made the supreme sacrifice. The Annual Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony is held each year in early May.
    
• May

  16
  • 48th Annual IFCA Symposium

    May 16, 2018 - May 18, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Par‐A‐Dice Hotel
    21 Blackjack Blvd
    East Peoria, IL
    61611

    (309) 699-7711

    Join us for the 48th Annual IFCA Symposium!
    
    
• May

  19
  • Home Fire Sprinkler Day

    May 19, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District
    22222 N Pepper Rd
    Lake Barrington, IL
    60010

    Illinois Fire Sprinkler Coalition Home Fire Sprinklers
• Jun

  2
  • Fishing Classic

    Jun 02, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Educational Foundation 2nd Annual Fishing Classic
    All proceeds are directed to the Illinois Fire Chiefs Foundation scholarship fund.
    
    
• Jun

  9
  • Recruitment/Retention Workshop

    Jun 09, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Litchfield West
    4 Thunderbird Circle
    Litchfield, IL
    62056

    CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
• Jul

  11
  • IFCA Golf Outing

    Jul 11, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Gleneagle Country Club
    13070 McCarthy Road
    Lemont, IL
    60439

    The primary source of funds is attributed to the Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser. We are holding this year’s annual golf outing on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont, IL.
    
    
• Aug

  12
  • IFCA Day at the State Fair

    Aug 12, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Show the citizens of Illinois what the Illinois Fire Service is all about. Help state the Fire Tent at the State Fair.
• Aug

  18
  • Recruitment and Retention for Volunteer and Combination Departments

    Aug 18, 2018 - Aug 19, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    O’Fallon Fire/Rescue
    1215 Taylor Road
    O'Fallon, IL
    62269

    Free 2 day course to help with recruitment.
    
• Sep

  8
  • 2018 Volunteer and Combination Fire Officer Conference

    Sep 08, 2018 - Sep 09, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Bloomington‐Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
    201 Broadway Avenue
    Normal, IL
    61761

    309.862.9000

    The IFCA-VCOC hosts the only conference in the Midwest tailored for the education of volunteer and combination fire officers.
    
• Sep

  11
  • Workshop 1 Overview Structured Oral

    Sep 11, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Joliet Junior College
    1215 Houbolt Rd., U‐Building
    Joliet, IL
    60431

    Workshop #1 Overview / Structured Oral
• Sep

  12
  • Workshop 2 Employee Counseling/Citizen Interaction Group Problem Solving/Writing

    Sep 12, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Joliet Junior College
    1215 Houbolt Rd. U-Building
    Joliet, IL
    60431

    Workshop 2 Employee Counseling/Citizen Interaction Group Problem Solving/Writing
• Sep

  13
  • Workshop 3 Tactical Exercise

    Sep 13, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Joliet Junior College
    1215 Houbolt Rd., U-Building
    Joliet, IL
    60431

    Workshop 3 Tactical Exercise
• Oct

  14
  • 68th Annual Fire Chief Conference

    Oct 14, 2018 - Oct 17, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Peoria Civic Center
    201 SW Jefferson Ave
    Peoria, IL
    61602

    In combination with the
    Illinois Fire Apparatus Mechanics Association
• Oct

  29
  • Company Fire Officer

    Oct 29, 2018 - Dec 14, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Introduction Session
    Date / Time: October 29, 2018 (0830-1600)
    Location: Moraine Valley Community College – ROOM M203; applicants will receive instructions upon registration.
    
• Nov

  1
  • ESRI Fire and Emergency Management Forum

    Nov 01, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Orland Fire Protection District
    10730 West 163rd Place
    Orland Park, IL
    60467

    A forum intended to demonstrate how Esri’s mission focused maps, apps and analytics can help fire departments find new insights and use informative visualizations to operate more efficiently, make better capital investment decisions, and improve community outreach.
• Nov

  6
  • Workshop 1 Overview Structured Oral

    Nov 06, 2018 - (08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)

    Buffalo Grove FD
    1051 Highland Grove Drive
    Buffalo Grove, IL
    60089

    Workshop #1 Overview / Structured Oral
• Nov

  19
  • Recruitment/Retention Workshop

    Nov 19, 2018 - Nov 20, 2018 - (All Day Event)

    Lake Egypt FPD
    12228 lake of Egypt Rd.
    Marion, IL
    62959

    This two‐day course, held Saturday and part of Sunday provides chiefs and officers with the knowledge, tools and
    resources to begin a more successful recruitment program. You will also learn valuable tips on how to retain those quality volunteers. Even though this course is primarily set up for volunteer/combination departments, it is open to all. The course can offer valuable suggestions on other marketing strategies to attract qualified candidates.