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 |
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Fire Commission Meeting |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Workshops* |
Tuesday, October 20 |
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8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
CSFC Section & Committee Meetings |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
LEAD Series & FMS Kick Off Workshop |
3:15 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 |
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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 - 4:30 PM |
Education Workshops |
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Reception & Drawing |
Thursday, October 22 |
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast with Exhibitors |
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
Exhibits Open |
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Awards & Keynote |
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
Education Workshops |
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
Lunch with Exhibitors |
1:30 PM |
Exhibits Close |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
FIRE Talks |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Education Workshops |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Networking Reception at the Keystone Adventure Center Lakeside |
Friday, October 23 |
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
Education Workshops |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Closing Keynote & Certificate of Completion Distribution for LEAD Series |
Schedule & times subject to change |
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