Monday, May 11th

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM:   NCAFC Board Meeting | John Q. Hammon Boardroom ​

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​Tuesday, May 12th

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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM:   FM 101 Instructor Meeting | Jon Williams | Blue Ridge

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM:   Educational Sessions (VIEW)

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Wednesday, May 13th

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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM:   Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration South
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Opening Session | Keynote: Dr. Joel Billings | Concord J
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM:   NCSFA Board Meeting | Blue Ridge
1:45 PM - 5:00 PM:   Educational Sessions (VIEW)
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM:   Exhibitor & Apparatus & Move-In and Set-Up | Registration North and Concord A 3/4
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Networking Event | Rocky River Grille

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Thursday, May 14th

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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM:   Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration South

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Exhibitor & Apparatus Move-In & Set Up

                                  Registration North / Concord Convention Hall / Parking Lot Left of Conference Center
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Business Session | Kannapolis A/B

 

Keynote: Battalion Chief Lauran Franklin​ 

Presentation: Survival through Operational Culture 

December 15th, 2025, the Salisbury FD responded to a house fire that resulted in an explosion that injured 12 firefighters. Chief Franklin will share their story and how preparedness made a difference.

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10:30 AM - 2:30 PM: Educational Sessions (VIEW)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:   Metro Chiefs Meeting | Kannapolis B
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM:   Exhibit Hall and Apparatus Display Open | Concord

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM:   Heights 4 Hope Rappelling Fundraiser | Embassy Suites Hotel
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Networking Event | Rocky River Grille

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Friday, May 15th

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM:   Conference Registration Desk Open | Registration South
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM:   Exhibit Hall and Apparatus Display Open | Concord

8:30 AM - 4:15 PM:   Educational Sessions (VIEW)

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM:   Heights 4 Hope Rappelling Fundraiser | Embassy Suites Hotel
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM:   NC Fire & Rescue Admin Professionals Meeting | Harrisburg A
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM:   NC Association of Hazmat Responders | Blue Ridge
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM:   NCAFC Awards Banquet (Doors Open at 6PM) | Concord J

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Schedule may be subject to change.

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