Join us at the beach in February 2026!
February 16 - 21, 2026 Virginia Beach, VA
The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association is bringing another exceptional lineup of educational sessions covering nearly every aspect of modern Fire and EMS operations. This year features an expanded focus on hands-on training opportunities, giving you practical experience alongside expert-led classroom sessions.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen leadership skills, explore emerging technologies, or connect with fellow fire service professionals, the 2026 conference delivers the tools and insights you need. We look forward to seeing you in Virginia Beach!
Expo Hours: 2026 Thursday 2/19 & Friday 2/20 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Registration Open on 11/1/25
2026 Conference Dates
February 16 – 21, 2026
Virginia Beach Convention Center
In February 2024 this event attracted just over 2,200 attendees – there was record attendance for educational sessions with 930 in attendance and we had an additional 1,200 + that attended the show and walked the expo floor over the three days it was open.
We look forward to seeing you in 2026!
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
2026 Attendee and Exhibitor Registrations will open soon.
The VFCA greatly appreciates your past support, and we hope to see you at the 2026 VFRC!
Please let us know if you have any questions or if you need any further information, our email is info@vfca.us.
Awards & Scholarships
OPEN SEPT. 1ST - DEC. 1ST 2025
Best Practices in Fire Service Health and Safety Award
The Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation offers the Best Practices in Fire Service Health and Safety Awards to recognize the health and safety efforts of Virginia fire and rescue departments. The VFCF will honor one formally established department within Virginia in each of the following categories: Volunteer, Career, and Combination. Click the link below for more information.
Health and Safety Award Information
Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award
The Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award recognizes an individual for superior leadership and actions that have elevated the fire service profession within the Commonwealth of Virginia through mentoring, teaching, and sharing outstanding contributions. Click the link below for more information.
Glenn A. Gaines Award Information
Robert E. White Scholarship
Any Active Volunteer or Career fire/EMS service personnel in Virginia, spouses, and/or dependents pursing a degree that will benefit the Public Safety Field are invited to apply for the Robert E. White Scholarship. Awards vary up to $2500. Click the link below for more information.
Robert E. White Scholarship Information
2026 Annual Memorial Service
Memorial Service Recognition Form
The 2026 Annual VFCA Memorial Service honors those we have lost in 2025, if your department has lost a member during 2025, click the link below for more information.
