MVD of the IAFC Annual Conference 2026

June 3-5, 2026 | Lincoln, Nebraska

Please join us in Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2026 Missouri Valley Division (MVD) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs' (IAFC) annual conference. There will be exciting speakers, networking with colleagues, and you’ll hear from the Missouri Valley Division board about their efforts to support you.

Every year the MVD of the IAFC comes together to offer education to the fire service leaders. For three days, you have the opportunity to build relationships, explore the latest topics in the fire service, and refocus your administrative mindset.

MVD's annual conference, held every year since 1935, is a hub of professional development. Conference highlights include:

Exhibition of fire and emergency apparatus and equipment.
Workshops and seminars focused on leadership and management along with operational and administrative issues applicable to the fire service industry.
Business meetings.
Social events for members, guests, vendors and spouses highlighting all Lincoln has to offer.

The emphasis on education is one of the most significant benefits for MVD members. The team at LFR has worked hard to create a robust education calendar.

NEW this year - bring your company officers!

Lincoln Fire & Rescue will be providing an Officer Development Program through Columbia Southern University(PDF, 1MB) (Company Officer Level I and Executive Chief Officer I). These classes will be Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Thank you to our current sponsors!

Conference Schedule

Wednesday, June 3rd

0800 - 09305
Company Officer I (Emergency Services Delivery)
Darin Lintner
"Leadership, Management and Training - Defining Yourself, Your Department, and Your Needs"

0800 - 0930
Executive Chief Officer I (Community Risk Analysis)
Battalion Chief Robert M. Treasure

0930 - 0945
Break

1000 – 1730
Exhibitor Set-up

0945 - 1115
Company Officer I (Administration)
Sean Gray
"Walking the Wire - Company Officer Leadership"

0945 - 1115
Executive Chief Officer I (Ethical Decision Making)
Eric Rosoff, Career Survival
"Code of Conduct Risk Reduction for Firefighters"

1115 – 1215
Lunch

1215 - 1345
Company Officer I (Emergency Management)
Amanda Burki
"From Chaos to Command: Planning, Risk, and Leadership in Emergency Response"

1215 - 1345
Executive Chief Officer I (Cybersecurity & Data Protection)
Abby Eccher

1345 – 1400
Break

1400 – 1530
Company Officer I (Operations)
Adam Parsons

1400 – 1530
Executive Chief Officer I (Crisis Communication)
Cody Thomas

1600 - 1730
Memorial Stadium Tour

1600 - 1800
Registration
Embassy Suites Lobby

1800 - 2100
Welcome Reception | Husker Tailgate
Embassy Suites Atrium

Thursday, June 4th

0700 – 0800
Registration | Embassy Suites Lobby

0800 – 0845
Opening Ceremonies

0845 – 0900
Business Meeting

0900 – 1000
Keynote Speaker | Don Yaeger
"What Makes the Great Teams Great"

1000 – 1010
Break with Exhibitors

1010 – 1140
Company Officer I (Emergency Responder Health and Safety)
Frontline | Chelsea Connor
"Aerobic Capacity Changes and How It Impacts the Fire Service"

1140 – 1245
Lunch | Embassy Suites Ballroom | Break with Exhibitors

1245 – 1400
Evidence-Based Considerations for Your Fireground Playbook
UL FSRI | Keith Stakes

1400 – 1410
Break with Exhibitors

1410 – 1540
Jerry Streich
"Dealing With Difficult People"

1540 – 1550
Break with Exhibitors

1550 - 1700
Tim Sendelbach
"Build Strong, Resilient Teams"

1745
Buses Depart for Social Event
Busses will depart East side of hotel starting at 1745 and will run continuously throughout the event. Last bus leaves at 2100.

1800 – 2100
Social Event | Museum of American Speed | 599 Oakcreek Dr

“A playground for hot rod enthusiasts and high-speed thrill seekers, the Museum of American Speed offers three floors of exhibits featuring antique cars, automotive toys and unique finds like vintage lunchboxes and autographed guitars. Explore the evolution of the Model T, take a ride on the working car merry-go-round and marvel at classic motorcycles.” (Newsweek.com, Fans’ Choice on 07/23/25 at 12:11 PM EDT)

Friday, June 5th

0800 – 0815
Business Meeting | Embassy Suites Lobby

0815 – 0830
Break with Exhibitors

0830 – 1000
Executive Chief Officer I (Public Policy Advocacy)
Alisa Arnoff
"Putting Out Personnel Fires Before They Start - An Officer's Guide to Employment Law"

1015 – 1030
Break with Exhibitors

1015 – 1030

Aaron Pospisil
"Resuscitation Academy"

1130 – 1200
Closing Remarks

Attendee Pricing

(All pricing includes the Officer Development Program Classes)

Early Registration*	$425
Late Registration	$450
Life Member Early Registration*	$150
Life Member Late Registration	$175
Additional Guest All Event/Meal Pass	$100

* Early registration is before May 1, 2026.

Sponsorship Packages

The Missouri Valley Division recognizes that our support for your company, products, and services is as important to you as your support is to us. Your sponsorship of the conference provides that mutual benefit opportunity. You are encouraged to consider being a sponsor through one of the listed packages. Your sponsorship will allow the conference to highlight your company, products, and services depending on the sponsorship level. Conference meals, the welcome reception and dinner banquet are included. Sponsorship options and details are:

	Diamond	Platinum	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Cost	$10,000	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500	$1,000
Complimentary 8' x 8' Booth	X	X
Complimentary 6' Table			X	X	X
Priority Table Selection*	X	X	X
Sponsorship Listing in Program	X	X	X	X	X
General Session Signage	Promoted	Featured	Featured	X	X
Advertisement in Program (page)	Full	Full	Full	Half	Quarter
Signage at Happy Hours	X	X	X
Website Listing of Sponsorship	X	X	X	X	X
Literature Insertion in Attendee Bags	X	X	X	X
Speaking Opportunity (5 Min)	X	X
All Events/Meals	3 Attendees	2 Attendees	2 Attendees	2 Attendees	1 Attendee

* Table selection will occur in order of sponsorship level and payment date.

Vendor Rates

Complete Package $600

Includes a 6’ table, 2 chairs, table cloth with skirting, and a small wastebasket. Diamond and platinum sponsors will receive priority booth selection. Pass for all meals/events provided for 1 representative: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Additional meals and events may be purchased separately. All spaces will be assigned in order of receipt.

About Lincoln Fire & Rescue

About Lincoln Fire & Rescue (LFR):

Multi-faceted, all-hazards response agency.
16 Fire Stations
Serving 104 square miles in Eastern Nebraska.
356 employees who serve 294,757 community members.

Lincoln Fire & Rescue's Core Values:

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY: In the performance of our duties.

DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: To doing what is in the best interest of our residents.

PROFESSIONALISM AND TEAMWORK: As we work to restore balance in the lives of our community.

COMPASSION: Empathy as we serve all people equally and without prejudice, making every responsible attempt toward reaching their level of expectation.

We will demonstrate these values as we relate to one another and as we relate to the community we serve.

LFR is proud to be one of over 300 internationally accredited fire agencies through the Center of Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). Lincoln Fire & Rescue has the distinction of being one of the original accredited agencies since originally accredited on August 25, 1997.

LFR is a designated Lighthouse Community since 2023. LFR has a cardiac survival rate of 50% which is double the national average and is continuously working to improve this rate every day. Lincoln is the only city in the Midwest to receive this designation.

LFR is also the home of Nebraska Task Force 1 (NE-TF1). NE-TF1 is one of the 28 FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams located throughout the United States. Due to the geographic location of NE-TF1, it has been one of the most deployed teams in the country. NE-TF1 assets have been deployed to over 40 disasters including:

Oklahoma City bombing
World Trade Center attacks
Moore Oklahoma tornado
Columbia Space Shuttle disaster
Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Florence
Champlain Tower Collapse
Hurricane Fiona - Puerto Rico
Texas Flooding

Additionally, NE-TF1 has been called upon as a stand-by asset for high profile national security events such as the Olympic games or presidential inaugurations. The team has also responded to many in-state emergencies such as technical rescue, flooding events, or to provide technical expertise to requesting agencies.

Questions? Contact us!