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All Events

Your union hosts dozens of events every year, from educational seminars and training workshops to conferences. Each is dedicated to furthering membership and our ability to protect and serve our communities. We encourage you to explore the possibilities.

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March 2026
Strive for Excellence Summit

March 29 – April 3

Las Vegas, NV
April 2026
Canadian Legislative Conference

April 19 – April 22

Ottawa, ON
May 2026
5th District Conference

May 18 – May 19

Minneapolis, MN
Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona- PEP Event

May 29

Tucson, AZ
June 2026
Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters Convention/Committee for Non-Collective Bargaining

June 1 – June 2

Louisville, KY
Kansas State Council of Firefighters – PEP Event

June 11

Wichita, KS
3rd District Conference

June 14 – June 17

Mashantucket, CT
10th District Conference

June 17 – June 19

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM

10th District Conference – Santa Ana Pueblo, NM – June 17-19, 2026
July 2026
PEP Online – July 14

July 14

Online via Zoom
PEP Online – July 21

July 21

Online via Zoom
PEP Online – July 28

July 28

Online via Zoom
August 2026
Convention 2026

August 9 – August 14

Arlington, TX

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