Events

Each year, ILCMA members are invited to attend two conferences to discuss current practices in local government and attend training sessions to develop managerial skills. The summer conference is a full program of educational seminars equal to the programming offered at the winter conference, but also encourages family participation.  The winter conference focuses primarily on the nuts […]

An exciting collaboration between IFCA and IAFPD.  There will be more than 80 vendors on display.  Open to all Fire Departments.  Programs and topics for multiple disciplines: career and volunteer fire chiefs, trustees, commissioners, pension board trustees, EMS management and women in the fire service.

Our annual conference is a 2 1/2 day event with training sessions with around 13 credit hours. 115 exhibitors set up for 2 days and will be happy to tell you about their latest products and services.

The expo is the only trade show in the Midwest showcasing the latest products and services for security and law enforcement professionals. We bring together an exciting 2- day marketplace featuring state-of-the-art security and law enforcement products, systems and services.

It is the intent and purpose of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association of Illinois to improve the fire service, to establish a communications network between the area fire chiefs, and to work toward the betterment of member departments.

The conference will be in-person in 2024. Pre-conference attendees can earn about 3 CPE credits, and Annual Conference attend-ees can earn about 13 CPE credits.

Featuring various presenters, workshops, and speakers geared toward today's administrative professional working in a law enforcement setting.

The IFSC 2024 schedule presents 3 days of programming, 4 separate tracks, (Trustees, Leadership, EMS & Pension), 20 Timely Topics and roughly 20 participating speakers. Trade show is open to registered attendees Monday and Tuesday.

Together, the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is making progress in the right direction by providing our Peace Officers with the resources they need.

The purpose of the Symposium is to provide for a mid-year networking event focusing on education, exchange of ideas and issues within the Fire Service

Representing more than one million residents by advocating for sound public policy initiatives, the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) strives to promote municipal government, foster intergovernmental cooperation, and find innovative solutions to make local government work more effectively for DuPage residents and ultimately all citizens of Illinois.

Uncover the vital aspects of fire protection at Illinois' 18th Annual Fire Services Home Day, featuring in-depth discussions on key industry issues, latest equipment displays, and grant programs to equip first responders. Trends, funding, and strategies await exploration.

This year’s conference will be held in Champaign, Illinois just south of the State Farm Center on the beautiful University of Illinois campus – and only a few blocks from the Illinois Fire Service Institute, our State Fire Academy. The IAFPD is proud to offer this valuable opportunity for members from across the state to […]