Annual Conference

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The 1st Annual Illinois Fire Service Conference  is right around the corner!

Conference Dates:  June 14-17, 2023,  Exhibitor Days:  June 16-17, 2023

We are excited to promote the theme:  Coming Together - Driven by Leadership, Service & Dedication

 

It's Here.   After many years of discussion and speculation, the IFSC is now a reality. This collaborative endeavor will benefit Illinois fire services now and in the future. We want to thank the many organization leaders, volunteers, committee members, staff, vendors, sponsors, speakers, and attendees who are committed to making this event possible. If you are a Chief Officer, Trustee, Commissioner, Firefighter, or involved in the fire service in any way, this conference is for you as we strive to bring educational content for everyone.

This is your IFSC! Follow the IFSC website and your email for registration and conference updates.  The website will continue to update information.  Check It often. 

 

Attendee and Vendor Registration is available on the Conference Website

On behalf of the IFCA and the IAFPD, thank you for being a part of this historical event
Damon Schuldt                                                                           John Kachanuk 

IAFPD                                                                                          IFCA 

IFSC Co-Chair                                                                            IFSC Co-Chair

 

Questions? Email us at ilfireserviceconference@gmail.com

 

Updated Hotel Information as of May 22, 2023.

The Four Points Sheraton room block has filled but they will take reservations at the discounted rate (until May 24)

by contacting group sales director Peggy Maloof 309-306-3424

 

Par-a-dice Hotel & Casino East Peoria (limited shuttle service)

$103/nt free parking Reference Code:   FIRF23C

Guests can call 309-699-7711

Online reservations: https://paradice.boydgaming.com/groups-and-weddings/group-reservation and enter code FIRF23C

 

Residence Inn East Peoria (New hotel located near the I-74 Bridge, a 7 minute drive to Peoria Civic Center_

$149/nt free breakfast and parking

Online reservations link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1684775053350&key=GRP&app=resvlink

309-698-4011

See you in Peoria

 

 

Future Conference Dates

To Be Announced

 

In the early years of The IFCA Annual Conference traveled around the State of Illinois.  Departments submitted proposals to host the Annual Conference.  The Chief and his department planned the evening events and chose the Conference Gift to represent their city.  The Chief’s wife planned and hosted the Women’s program.  Exhibits at conferences began with a few table top displays setup in a hotel hallway then to a larger room within a hotel and maybe a few apparatus outside to today where we occupy over 108,00 square feet of the Peoria Civic Center with everything under one roof.

In 1991 the Executive Board determined that the Annual Conference would only be held in fully sprinklered buildings.  Peoria’s Civic Center and adjacent hotels fit the requirement, was centrally located and the Peoria Fire Department welcomed the opportunity to host the Illinois Fire Chiefs on an annual basis.

1951	Bloomington	1973	Collinsville
1952	Springfield	1974	Mattoon
1953	Danville	1975	Arlington Heights
1954	Rockford	1976	Belleville
1955	Peoria	1977	Joliet/Arlington Heights
1956	Bloomington	1978	Rockford
1957	Decatur	1979	Elgin
1958	Mattoon	1980	Rockton
1959	Peoria	1981	Oak Lawn
1960	Danville	1982	Peoria
1961	Quincy	1983	Mundelein
1962	Springfield	1984	Oak Brook
1963	Waukegan	1985	Peoria
1964	Joliet	1986	St. Charles
1965	Kankakee	1987	Rockford
1966	Springfield	1988	Peoria
1967	Galesburg	1989	Champaign
1968	Rosemont	1990	Rockford
1969	Rock Island	1991	Peoria
1970	Effingham	1992	Decatur
1971	Danville	1993--	Peoria
1972	Elmhurst