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MID-WINTER CONFERENCE & EXPO

MWC 2025

NC Association of Fire Chiefs

January 28-31, 2025
Concord, NC

SCHEDULE & EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

Click below to view, or share the full conference schedule, and learn more about each workshop offered at MWC 2025! View the educational sessions description, presenter bio, time, location, and more!

Schedule & Sessons

NCAFC MEMBERS SAVE $50

Not a current member?  
Join Now for only $30 a year!

ATTENDEE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

REGISTER ONLINE BY JANUARY 10, 2025
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.

IN-PERSON

ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHECK-IN DESK

Based on Conference Center Capacity Guidelines

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

In-Person Registration Includes All Conference Sessions, Expo, and One Friday Lunch Buffet Ticket

 

Expo Only Pass & Banquet Tickets purchased separately

 

View Session Descriptions & Schedule

NCAFC Members:  $150 (Join Now)

Non-Members: $200

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COMPLIMENTARY SESSIONS

Complimentary Sessions are no cost to attend, however registration is required.  These sessions include:

  • Fire Marshal 101

  • NC Fire Inspector Upgrade

  • Chief 101 Upgrade

  • Delivery Agency / School Directors Training

  • Instructor Indoctrination Class

  • Taking Care of Our Own

  • Lessons Learned from a LODD

  • L.E.A.D.

  • Managing Risk w/the Vulnerability Asmt. Program

  • Firefighter Retention Promotes Recruitment

Complimentary

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ADDITIONAL LUNCH TICKETS

For Additional Tickets Only

 

 One Ticket Included with Full Conference Registration

 

Already registered?

Call 1-888-50-CHIEF to add additional lunch tickets to your registration.

Additional Friday Lunch Buffet Tickets: $40

ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHECK-IN DESK

Based on Conference Center Capacity Guidelines

Banquet

BANQUET TICKETS

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1-10-25, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS. 
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.

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Friday, January 31st, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Concord J (Doors Open at 6 PM)

 

$50 Per Person


Banquet Tickets are available for purchase separately, with the option of personalized table
selection & printing at the time of purchase. 

Expo

ATTEND THE MWC 2025 EXPO

FREE and Open to the Public

Thursday, January 30th| 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Friday, January 31st | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Save the Wait at the Desk and Pre-Register for Your Attendee Expo Pass Today! 
Onsite Registration Will Also be Available

 

**Please Note: Attendee Expo Pass Does not include Friday Buffet Lunch.

Lunch available to In-Person Full Conference Registrants Only. 

BE SURE TO USE OUR

CONFERENCE PLANNING TOOL

Plan and Manage Your MWC Schedule at Your Fingertips

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Using a Touch Phone

DON'T MISS A THING!

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  • View the entire MWC schedule

  • Build your customized schedule & view only the workshops / events you plan to attend

  • View speaker bios and workshop descriptions

  • Find your workshop / event location

  • View the vendor directory

*Please note that exhibitors and sponsors are periodically updated on the directory leading up to the conference.

Golf

GOLF TOURNAMENT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1-17-25, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS. 
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Shotgun Start @11:00 AM

Rocky River Golf Club
6900 Bruton Smith Road
Concord, NC 
(Just down the road from the Embassy Suites)

$55 Per Player
Mulligans $5 Each | Forward Tees $5 Each (Limit of 2 for each)

Four-Person Scramble (Best Ball) Format. Teams will be formed from a blind drawing the night before. The top three teams will be awarded prizes along with the Longest Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin winners.

Please note: You can pay the day of the tournament. While on-site registration will be available, pre-registration better assists us in tournament planning and team assignments in advance. Plan to arrive early to get signed in and to find your team.

Join Us for a Fun Round of Golf and Fellowship!

LOCATE ALL OF YOUR SESSION & EVENTS

Conf Center Map
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BOOK YOUR HOTEL

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The Embassy Suites Hotel & Concord Convention Center

5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW
Concord, North Carolina 28027

**NOTE: Limited Rooms Available

Call: 704-455-8200 (Use code NC Association of Fire Chiefs Mid-Winter Conference)

 

(Includes buffet breakfast each morning, Manager’s Reception each afternoon and in-room Internet Connection)

VIEW WEBSITE

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The Homewood Suites 

7300 Scott Padgett Parkway
Concord, North Carolina 28027

Call: 919-313-3300 (Use code NC Association of Fire Chiefs for discount pricing before 1-7-25)

(Includes free hot breakfast each morning and in-room Internet Connection)

VIEW WEBSITE

Free Time

PLAN YOUR FREE TIME

Schedule & Availability May Vary 

For more local attractions, visit www.visitcabarrus.com.

SPEEDWAY TOUR

 

The “Feel the Thrill Tour” includes a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. Visit the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, travel down pit road and take a picture in Victory Circle. The highlight of this one hour tour is a comfortable van ride around the super speedway where you will fell the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Additional information online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.  

 

CONCORD MILLS MALL

 

Appropriately named the number one shopping destination in the Carolinas, Concord Mills Mall offers a variety of stores and activities for the family. Anchored by the Bass Pro Shop “The Mall” will offer an opportunity for some family time while “the chief” is at the conference. Additional information about featured locations, coupons and restaurants is available at www.concordmills.com.

 

NASCAR HALL OF FAME

 

From the down-home history of stock car racing to the legendary drivers and their race cars, we’ve packed in everything that’s great about NASCAR. Every time you visit, your sense will come to life by the sights and sounds throughout the spectacular NASCAR Hall of Fame. And with amazing artifacts, interactive exhibits, simulator rides and the ever-changing events at the High Octane Theater, you’ll always encounter something new at the Hall. More information at www.nascarhall.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Sponsors

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