Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS)
Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2023 • Las Vegas, NV
Join us as we Train for Excellence at this year’s Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) at the world-class Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
The scourge of cancer in the fire service requires us all to educate ourselves and step up in support of our brothers and sisters. We will be joining together to continue our work toward a better future for our members, their families, and the next generation.
We will be announcing a new partnership between the IAFF and three nationally recognized toxic tort law firms that will be joining us in this battle to extinguish cancer from the fire service.
ALTS will also include the world premiere of the documentary film BURNED, which tells the story of the life-threatening connection between fire fighter turnout gear and cancer. The dogged pursuit of the truth by fire fighters, their loved ones, scientists, and the community will inform us as to the battle ahead and to the IAFF’s unrelenting mission to save lives.
This is not an event any of us can afford to miss. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.
NOTE: New space has been added to certain classes that may have been marked full before. In addition, we have secured additional overflow hotels for the event.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | DFSR Training | Alliance Ballroom 310-312 |
3-5 p.m. | Registration Open Badge Pick-Up/Onsite Registration for Pre-Conference and ALTS Workshops | Summit Ballroom 212-214 |
SUNDAY, JAN. 29
7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Registration Open Late Badge Pick-Up & Onsite Registration for Pre-Conference Workshops. Badge Pick-Up & Onsite Registration for ALTS Workshops. | Summit Ballroom 212-214 |
8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Exhibit Set-Up/Install | Summit Ballroom 215-228 |
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | DFSR Training | Alliance Ballroom 310-312 |
Pre-Conference Workshops | ||
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | FIRE OPS 101 (Train the Trainer) | |
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Responding to the Interface (RTI) Introduction | |
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Union Skills for New Officers | |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fit to Thrive (F2T) Program Implementation | |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | IAFF Resiliency Training: How to Bend, Not Break | |
1-5 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | Summit Ballroom 215-228 |
MONDAY, JAN. 30
6:30 a.m. | IAFF Recovery Meeting* | Parlor D at Harrah’s |
7-9 a.m. | Breakfast | Summit Ballroom 236/237 |
7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Registration Open Badge Pick-Up/Onsite Registration for ALTS Workshops | Summit Ballroom 212-214 |
7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | Summit Ballroom 215-228 |
9-11:30 a.m. | General Session | Summit Ballroom 229-234 |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch | Summit Ballroom 236/237 |
1-3 p.m. | Workshop Session 1 Breakouts | |
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Information Sessions | |
4:45-6 p.m. | IAFF Behavioral Health Support Group** | 411 at Caesars Forum |
6-7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception | Summit Ballroom 229-234 |
TUESDAY, JAN. 31
6:30 a.m. | IAFF Recovery Meeting* | Parlor D at Harrah’s |
7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | Summit Ballroom 236/237 |
8-10 a.m. | Workshop Session 2 Breakouts | |
8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open/Followed by Breakdown | Summit Ballroom 215-228 |
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Workshop Session 3 Breakouts | |
12:30-2 p.m. | Lunch | Summit Ballroom 236/237 |
2-4 p.m. | Workshop Session 4 Breakouts | |
4:15-5:30 p.m. | IAFF Behavioral Health Support Group** | 411 at Caesars Forum |
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1
6:30 a.m. | IAFF Recovery Meeting* | Parlor D at Harrah’s |
7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | Summit Ballroom 236/237 |
8-10 a.m. | Workshop Session 5 Breakouts | |
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Workshop Session 6 Breakouts |
Health Screening by United Diagnostic Services (UDS)
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday by appointment only. Location: Copper at Harrah’s
*IAFF Recovery Meeting
The IAFF Recovery Meeting is for any IAFF member coping with or in recovery from an alcohol or substance abuse problem. Formerly known as Friends of Bill, this peer-led meeting is intended to provide a supportive space for individuals to share their experience with other brothers and sisters interested in addiction recovery.
**IAFF Behavioral Health Support Group
The IAFF Behavioral Health Support Group is for IAFF members who may be coping with or in recovery from behavioral health challenges, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or challenging life stressors. This is NOT an information session on IAFF behavioral health programming, but is a safe space designed for members who would like to share their personal experience or give support to others. The group will be co-facilitated by a licensed mental health clinician and a seasoned IAFF peer support instructor. Discussion may explore signs and symptoms of emotional distress, how to cope with stigma, how to build resilience through self-care, and options for receiving help.
SUNDAY, JAN. 29
FIRE OPS 101 (Train-the-Trainer)
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FIRE OPS is a unique event that teaches elected officials and community leaders about the risks and challenges involved in firefighting by exposing them to real fire ground scenarios. At FIRE OPS 101, participants suit up in protective gear, feel the heat of live fires, rescue victims, and perform other duties that first responders do on the job. A FIRE OPS 101 event is one of the most effective ways an IAFF local can build relationships with elected officials, the media, and management. This pre-conference event will teach you how to prepare for and run a successful and effective FIRE OPS 101 event in your community. (Note: No PPE required.)
Fit To Thrive (F2T) Program Implementation
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
NEW The IAFF’s new F2T program includes resources to help every fire fighter in their pursuit to be more active more often. Systems, strategies, and tactics are embedded to improve fire fighter fitness and performance, but an emphasis is also placed on behavior change and making active choices easy choices for everyone. Specifically, assistance is provided with the selection, design, and implementation of relevant initiatives for every department via the sharing of education and training-related resources, the mentorship of front-line ambassadors, and the distribution of best practice guidelines that provide direct support for departments. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on activities, affiliate leaders will improve their ability to assess the needs of their organization and identify possible actions to assist in program implementation. Attendees will be provided with a series of resources to assist with the development of an implementation plan.
IAFF Resiliency Training: How to Bend, Not Break
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
IAFF Resiliency Training is a one-day classroom program delivered by IAFF master peer support instructors. This training experience is intended to foster individual and organizational resiliency through personal assessment, practical skill building, break out exercises, and action planning. Affiliate leaders will gain an essential foundation for personal resiliency on and off the job.
Responding to the Interface (RTI) Introduction
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This workshop uses actual events and practical activities designed to provide students a brief overview of the Responding to the Interface (RTI) program along with some of the course material. The students will learn about strategies and tactics, wrapping up the class with demonstration hose loads, quick deployment, and reloads outside with an engine. At the conclusion of this program, students will have an idea about the RTI program that is designed for fire fighters to safely operate in the urban interface environment and successfully defend homes while suppressing interface fires.
Union Skills for New Officers
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
NEW Join other new union leaders in this pre-conference workshop track tailored for new union leaders. This track is designed for new leaders to obtain the basic skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively organize and run daily operations as union leaders and better serve our members. This workshop track will give an overview of the various IAFF departments/divisions and the services provided to members, develop strategies for bringing new members into existing unions, and how to plan for and run effective union meetings.
MONDAY, JAN. 30
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Digital Brand Building for Beginners
NEW While most locals have a digital presence and brand, some leaders are still hesitant about social media for themselves or their local. This class will provide an entry-level, basic orientation of what social media is, what it can do, and how you can safely lead your local in to accessing the power and reach of your digital brand.
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance/Labor Organization Bond
What happens when your officers make poor decisions? Is there coverage for wrongful management? What happens when cash goes missing or an employee steals from your checking account – is your affiliate adequately covered? See how Directors & Officers Liability insurance and the Labor Organization Fidelity Bond can help protect your Local from these claims.
FIREPAC
NEW FIREPAC is a political action fund, managed by the IAFF, that is made up of voluntary contributions by fire fighters to advocate for the Fire Fighter Agenda. FIREPAC is an investment in the firefighter agenda and the protection of your future. Every decision about your job is governed by someone elected or appointed. FIREPAC allows fire fighters to build collective power and relationships by supporting campaigns and independent efforts to elect a fire fighter majority.
Per Capita Forum With General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma
Your dues are your investment in your union. Hear directly from General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma where your investment is allocated in the IAFF budget. This session will break down your per capita investment in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-convey to your members manner that will creating the accountability and transparency that they expect and deserve. This in-depth discussion will also shed light on the IAFF budget and how department lines are created and funded.
Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB): What Are These Benefits and Who Gets Them?
The Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) are death benefits for fire fighters and law enforcement officers that died in the line-of-duty (emergency or non-emergency) from a traumatic injury. Learn about the various components of the legislation, who can receive these benefits, and the process to secure these for our fallen brothers and sisters.
Pension Analysis Q&A
Pension Analysis Workshop Required. How dos what you learned in previous workshop apply to your local’s situation?
Responding to the Interface
Current events and hyperbole on the impact of Urban Interface Fires can leave many questions and concerns unanswered. Urban Interface (WUI) fires are occurring more often, and are larger and more destructive, than in past decades. Every year, greater numbers of structural firefighters are called to respond. This session will focus on the IAFF Responding to the Interface training program designed by structural fire fighters for structural fire fighters.
Special Need Trusts and Life Care Planning
IAFF Families with children who have special needs have unique requirements that extend well beyond traditional financial planning and estate management. As an IAFF leader, learn about the IAFF-FC resources available to the families of your members with these circumstances.
Story Maps: Using Technology to Tell a Better Story
An innovative approach to effect changes influence opinion and create awareness. present your GIS report to stakeholders using state of the art map comparisons of current and recommended staffing levels, response capabilities, and assembly of effective response force. From integrating a new service into your department to showing decision makers where improvements to response must be made, story maps are the tool that will tell your story.
Working With the Media
NEW Many of us aren’t comfortable with the media. We’ve all heard the horror stories of mis-quotes, errors, and just plain bad press. Most media want to work with us and can be an asset to your local. This quick info session will give membership 5 quick tips to work with the media and not against them to help advance the mission and message of your local.
MONDAY, JAN. 30
Session 1, Jan. 30, 1-3 p.m.
TUESDAY, JAN. 31
Session 2, Jan. 31, 8-10 a.m.
Session 3, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 4, Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1
Session 5, Feb. 1, 8-10 a.m.
Session 6, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CANADIAN WORKSHOPS
COMMUNICATIONS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
FEDERAL FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING
FINANCIAL CORPORATION
GRANTS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
HEALTH INSURANCE AND PENSION
HUMAN RELATIONS
LEADERSHIP
LEGAL
NEGOTIATIONS BOOTCAMP TRACK
Sessions 1-6, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1
This workshop track has been reviewed and approved for potential college credit by Purdue University Global, our partner in education. Selecting this track of workshops will automatically enroll you in the workshops listed below.
POLITICS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
UNION ADMINISTRATION
UNION ADMINISTRATION TRACK
Sessions 1-6, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1
This workshop track has been reviewed and approved for potential college credit by Purdue University Global, our partner in education. Selecting this track of workshops will automatically enroll you in the workshops listed below.
UNION LEADERSHIP TRACK
Sessions 1-6, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1
This workshop track has been reviewed and approved for potential college credit by Purdue University Global, our partner in education. Selecting this track of workshops will automatically enroll you in the workshops listed below.
Hotel
Harrah’s Las Vegas SOLD OUT
3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Overflow Hotels:
The IAFF has secured additional room blocks at the Flamingo Las Vegas (use code SFALT3) and the Horseshoe Las Vegas (use code SBALT3). Click here to reserve a room at either hotel.
Conference Center
Caesars Forum
3911 S. Koval Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Airlines
Air Canada: ATHPVJQ1
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Delta: NY257
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for IAFF
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You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY257
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United: ZMRK254340
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You make also call United Meetings Reservations Desk Monday-Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.
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