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2026 Annual Conference
Communication, Collaboration, Cultivation
April 13-16, 2026 | Waco Convention Center, Waco, TX
The Texas Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference is the signature event of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association and is one of the state’s largest gatherings of fire chiefs, fire service leaders, and decision-makers. The conference attracts hundreds of attendees from all regions of the state each year. Our attendees are fire chiefs, assistant fire chiefs, deputy chiefs, battalion chiefs, training officers, fire fighters, and city department executives who work together and get positive results. Come meet and network with top leaders in the fire service, learn from those who are foremost in their divisions winning awards, guiding others, and join in the tough discussions. Further relationships which push through legislation and team up across borders to aid one another. Come witness and celebrate with those who have been called out and awarded valor and honor in the line of duty, and cheer for the one who has been nominated and will be name Fire Chief of the Year. You won’t want to miss it!
Sponsorships will open mid January 2026
Event Registration will be available late January 2026
You must be a Fire Professional to register for this event. All industry partners must become an exhibitor or sponsor to attend this event.
| | Early Registration (until March 23, 2026) | Regular Registration (until April 10, 2026) | Late/Onsite Registration (begins April 11, 2026) |
| Conference Only Pass – TFCA Member |
$445 |
$495 |
$545 |
| Conference Pass + Pre-Education Session – TFCA Member |
$545 |
$595 |
$645 |
| Conference Only Pass – Non-member |
$495 |
$545 |
$595 |
| Conference Pass + Pre-Education Session – Non- member |
$595 |
$645 |
$695 |
| Pre-Conference Education Session Only Pass |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
| Additional Sponsor/Exhibitor Pass |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
| Annual Conference One Day Pass (Non-industry attendees only) |
$150 |
$175 |
$200 |
You must be a Fire Professional or other related fields to register for this event. All industry partners must be an exhibitor or sponsor to attend this event.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be given for written requests received on or before Monday, March 23, 2026. A 50% refund will be issued for written requests received between March 24 - April 10, 2026. No refunds will be issued after April 10, 2026. Cancellations must be received in writing from the original registrant to [email protected]. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Registrants who do not attend the conference and/or do not contact TFCA via written correspondence during the set window as directed above will be responsible for the full attendee registration fee.
Substitution Policy
Substitute attendees may be named prior to Friday, April 10, 2026, or during on-site registration. Notification of substitution must be submitted in writing from the original registrant to [email protected]. No substitutions will be taken by phone.
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