NC Association of Fire Chiefs upcoming events

Sponsorship Registration for NCAFC Regional Workshops (03/21/2026)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

to Members of the

NC Association of Fire Chiefs

The NC Association of Fire Chiefs, in coordination with NCSFA and OSFM, will be hosting Business Functions for Non-Profit Fire Departments workshops in each region this year. These workshops will be taught by an HR professional, accountant, and an attorney who are subject matter experts in non-profit fire department business functions. The workshop is free for NCAFC members. We expect 50-100 Chief Officers and Board Members at each workshop.

THREE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Please Note: Sponsorships are for one of the three regional workshop dates (listed at the bottom). On your registration form, you will select which workshop date you would like to sponsor.

GOLD

$5,000

10 Mins of Speaking Time

Display Your Promotional Materials

Verbal Recognition

Logo (Linked to Website) Listed at Bottom of Registration Page

SILVER

$3,000

Display Your Promotional Materials

Verbal Recognition

Logo (Linked to Website) Listed at Bottom of Registration Page

BRONZE

$1,000

Verbal Recognition

Logo (Linked to Website) Listed at Bottom of Registration Page

WORKSHOP DATES

EASTERN REGION

Saturday, March 21st | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Craven Community College

800 College Court

New Bern, NC 28562

PIEDMONT REGION

Saturday, July 11th

9 AM - 5 PM

Location TBD

WESTERN REGION

Saturday, September 19th

9 AM - 5 PM

Location TBD

Questions?

Feel free to contact our support team:

1-888-50-CHIEF (2-4433) opt. 1

support@ncafc.com.

Mid-Winter Conference 2026 | Full Conference & Complimentary Session Registration (05/12/2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

New Date, Newly Renovated Venue, Same Great Conference!

May 12-15, 2026

Visit Attendee Central to view Educational Sessions, Schedule, Speakers and more!

The date for MWC 2026 is adjusted just a bit this year, so we can enjoy what will then be the newly renovated Embassy Suites & Convention Center!

Have questions regarding MWC? Feel free to contact our support team at 1-888-50-CHIEF (2-4433) opt. 1 or by email at ncafcwebmaster@gmail.com.

IAFC / CSU ODP COMPANY OFFICER I & COMPANY OFFICER II CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION (05/12/2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The NCAFC will be hosting the onsite delivery of educational sessions eligible for the IAFC/CSU Officer Development Program (ODP) at the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference. This is part of the Leadership Development Certification Series for Company Officer entitled Company Officer I & Company Officer II.

This series of sessions offers a valuable opportunity for fire service professionals to enhance their leadership skills while earning college credits. The MWC educational sessions required are listed below, and are also listed on the online conference schedule with the prefix "ODP". All titled sessions must be completed in there entirety to be eligible for this certification. Please note that some sessions are offered at multiple times, so please check the online conference schedule to plan your attendance. In addition to these MWC sessions, two additional modules are required to be completed online, along with a final exam (multiple choice/unlimited attempts). To participate in this exciting new offering,

First, complete the purchase of your MWC 2026 Attendee Registration
Then, complete the purchase of your IAFC / CSU ODP Company Officer I or Company Officer II Certification Registration. ($200 registration fee required in addition to MWC conference registration)

To learn more about the details of the IAFC Officer Development Program and requirements for these Company Officer certifications, visit the IAFC website at https://www.iafc.org/learn-and-develop/officer-development-program/ODPCertification.

The educational sessions required to be completed at Mid-Winter Conference to meet the criteria for Company Officer I & Company Officer II Certification are:

May 12th | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Command Like A Pirate (Tactical Fireground Leadership) | Classroom and Practical Exercises (CO I Units 1, 4, 5; CO II Units 1, 4, 5)
May 13th | 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM (Pt 1) & 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Pt 2): Looking Inward: Strengthening Your FD Through Honest Assessment & Shared Planning (Pt 1 &2 ) (CO I Units 3; CO II Units 3)
May 14th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: VFIS - Human Resource Issues Affecting Emergency Services (CO I Unit 2; CO II Unit 2)
May 14th | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Emergency Management for Fire Officers (CO I Unit 6; CO II Unit 6)

For registration assistance, contact NCAFC Support by email at support@ncafc.com, or call 1-888-50-CHIEF (2-4433) opt. 2, to speak with our support partner, Strategy Performance Business Solutions. While all requests are typically answered within three hours, please allow up to 24 business hours in the event of high volume.

For program-related questions, contact NCAFC Deputy Director Tracy Mosley at tmosley@ncafc.com.

2026 Chief Officers Executive Development Program (09/21/2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Hosted by Winterville Fire-Rescue-EMS Department and Pitt Community College

DATES: WEEK 1: September 21 - 25, 2026
WEEK 2: October 26 – 30, 2026

COST: NCAFC Member - $600 (Member Login Required)
Non-Member - $700 (Join Now & Save! Membership open to all Fire Service Officers & Professionals)

This is a preliminary application subject to approval, with no payment required at this time. If approved, you will then be registered and invoiced for payment, based on my NCAFC membership status.

Click HERE for full event details