The LEAD Series: Building Stronger Leaders & Departments

We’re proud to continue building on the success of the LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Development) Certificate Series.

LEAD has quickly become the go-to program for company and chief officers committed to advancing their professional development and strengthening their leadership impact.

About Fire Leadership Challenge

Join us in Keystone, Colorado, for one of the West’s premier fire service conferences. This five-day, all-inclusive event brings together 700+ attendees and more than 100 vendors for unmatched networking, education, and innovation.

Engage in dynamic keynotes and expert-led workshops designed for chiefs, chief officers, fire marshals, firefighters, and emergency service professionals committed to advancing safety and leadership.

Presented in partnership with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), Colorado Professional Fire Fighters (CPFF), and the Fire Marshals Association of Colorado (FMAC), FLC delivers the connections, tools, and inspiration to help shape the future of your department and community.

Exhibits

In addition to the education and networking throughout the week, we have 100+ vendors joining us in our exhibit hall showcasing the latest in fire service technology, products and services. Check out the floor plan below to see who's coming!

We look forward to you joining us in October!

All conference events will be held at the Keystone Conference Center with the exception of the evening welcome reception on Tuesday, October 20 and closing reception on Thursday, October 22.

Agenda Overview

Monday, October 19

 

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fire Commission Meeting

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pre-Conference Workshops*
*start times will vary per workshop

Tuesday, October 20

 

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CSFC Section & Committee Meetings

1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

LEAD Series & FMS Kick Off Workshop

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Colorado State Fire Chiefs Annual Meeting

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

CO Firefighter Heart, Cancer & Behavioral Health Benefits Trust Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception at the Keystone Lodge & Spa Ballroom

Wednesday, October 21

 

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast with Exhibitors

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibits Open

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening Welcome & Keynote

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Break with Exhibitors

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Education Workshops

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch with Exhibitors

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

FIRE Talks

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Education Workshops

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Reception & Drawing

Thursday, October 22

 

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast with Exhibitors

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Exhibits Open

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Welcome & Keynote

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Break with Exhibitors

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Education Workshops

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch with Exhibitors

1:30 PM

Exhibits Close

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Education Workshops

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Reception at Adventure Center

   

Friday, October 23

 

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Keynote

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Education Workshops

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Closing Keynote & Certificate of Completion Distribution for L.E.A.D. Series

Schedule & Times Subject to Change

 

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