Second In Command Workshop

January 26-28, 2026

Inspired by the Texas Fire Chief’s Annual Workshop, this gathering is designed specifically for the Second in Command. Attendees will tackle common challenges encountered in their position and will discuss innovations and strategies used in departments throughout Texas. Past history shows that these formal and informal conversations provide dynamic networking opportunities made possible by the diverse and talented professionals of the Texas Fire Service.

Class size is limited so please make plans now to attend or send your staff who hold the Second in Command position.

This class is open to all fire service personnel who are considered Second in Command to their Head of Department. There are no prerequisites to attend this Workshop.

Class Location

Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
177 Joe Routt Blvd.
College Station, TX 77840
979-260-2235

Working Agenda

• Sunday, January 25
  • 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Registration and Check In
• Monday, January 26 – Tuesday, January 27
  • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Workshop Presentation and Open Discussion (Breakfast and Lunch Provided)
• Wednesday, January 28
  • 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Workshop Presentation and Open Discussion (Breakfast Provided)

Registration Information

The Second in Command Workshop is open to all fire service personnel who are considered Second in Command to their Head of Department. Registration includes access to 2.5 days of presentations and open discussion with those of the same rank, lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and Breakfast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

This workshop is limited to 150 attendees.
Registration Fee $475

Registration is expected to open in mid-October 2025.

Interest Form

Hotel Information

TFCA has secured at a discounted rate at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center for $149/night. The hotel will begin accepting reservations when registration opens mid-October 2025.

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Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be given for written requests received on or before Friday, January 9, 2026. A 50% refund will be issued for written requests received between January 10 - January 16. No refunds will be issued after Friday, January 16, 2026. Cancellations must be received in writing from the original registrant to [email protected]. No cancellations will be taken by phone.

Registrants who do not attend the conference and/or do not contact TFCA via written correspondence during the set window as directed above will be responsible for the full attendee registration fee.

Substitution Policy

Substitute attendees may be named prior to January 16, 2026, or during onsite registration. Notification of substitution must be submitted in writing from the original registrant to [email protected]. No substitutions will be taken by phone.