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Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association

Annual Conference 2026

June 25 – 27, 2026  ·  Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Thu
June 25 — Pre-Conference Education
0730–0830
Registration
Hall E Foyer
Pre-Conference Seminar  ·  Baird Ballroom B
0830–1030
Seminar: The Resilient Leadership State of Mind
Fireman Rob
1030–1045
Break
1045–1200
Optimizing Performance – Effective Coaching
Joseph Weitzer, PhD — Managing Partner & Senior Strategist, Soulful Leadership
1200–1300
Lunch & Networking
1300–1600
Strengths Based Leadership and Team Development
Tiffany Weigand, Partner2Learn
Golf Outing  ·  Wisconsin Club Country Club
0800–0830
Golf Outing Registration
Wisconsin Club Country Club
Golf
0900
Golf Outing – Shotgun Start
Scramble Format
Fri
June 26 — Conference Day 1
0730–0830
Registration
0830–1130
Opening Ceremonies, Keynote & Business Meeting
Baird Ballroom ABC
Class A Attire Recommended
Keynote: Forged in the Fires – The 7 Catalysts to Ignite Your Resilient Mindset
Fireman Rob
  • Passion
  • Ownership
  • Decisions
  • Emotional Control
  • Resilience
  • Faith Over Fear
  • Mental Strength
1130–1730
Expo Hall Open
Exhibit Hall E
Spouse's Event
1100–1500
Immersive Culinary Experience
with Chef Adam Pawlak — Owner, Egg & Flour Pasta Bar
Spouse Event
Live fresh pasta demonstration with hands-on tortellini-making. Participants take home fresh filled pasta and enjoy a three-course meal. Chef Pawlak has appeared on Hell's Kitchen, Beat Bobby Flay, Superchef Grudge Match, and Cutthroat Kitchen.
1200–1300
Lunch in Expo Hall
1200–1300
Past President's Luncheon
Invite Only
1300–1600
Industry Innovations Showcase
Highlighting the latest products, services, and solutions supporting the industry
1300–1600
Mentorship Workshop – Ladder Up: WSFCA Mentorship Program Kick-Off
Goal setting, mentorship agreements, roles & responsibilities, program expectations
1730+
Evening on Your Own
Summerfest · Brewers vs. Cubs · Local dining
Sat
June 27 — Conference Day 2
0730–0830
Registration & Breakfast
Expo Hall
0730–1000
Expo Hall Open
Exhibit Hall E
0830–1000
Recruitment, Retention & SAFER Grant Explained
Jerry Streich
Free for all to attend
1000
Expo Hall Closes — Vendors Tear Down
Spouse's Event
1000–1300
Mandala Workshop & Luncheon
with Milwaukee Mandalas
Baird Center
Spouse Event
A guided, beginner-friendly mandala workshop — choose from two designs and create your own piece to take home. All supplies provided. Lunch included.
Executive Development Track
1000–1200
Identity, Moral Injury, and Leadership: Fire Chiefs and Life After the Job
BRAVE
1200–1300
Lunch & Networking
Baird Ballroom Foyer
1300–1415
Building a Retirement Bridge Strategy: Getting the Most from the Best Chapter in Life
1415–1430
Break
1430–1600
Milwaukee Fire Department Case Study
Company Officer / ISO Track
1000–1200
Session
David Briggs
1200–1300
Lunch & Networking
Baird Ballroom Foyer
1300–1415
Session
Eric Beine
1415–1430
Break
1430–1600
SPS 330 – How It Fits Into Your Training Schedule
Gary Peck
1200–1300
Program & Planning Committee Luncheon
Invite Only
1700
Presidential Dinner, Awards Banquet & Keynote Presentation
Baird Ballroom Foyer
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Schedule is Subject to Change