Battalion Chiefs AcademyThe 4.5-day Battalion Chiefs Academy empowers aspiring and new Battalion Chiefs with strategic leadership skills. Focusing on guiding principles rather than tactical aspects, our comprehensive training equips participants to excel in their roles. Join us for a transformative learning experience, honing critical decision-making abilities and paving the way for success as fire service leaders. View Past Battalion Chief AcademiesUpcoming Battalion Chief Academy DatesFall 2026 – College Station, TX Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 6 Spring 2027 – Waco, TX Monday, April 26 – Friday, April 30 2026 Fall Academy – College StationEvent DetailsMonday, November 2 – Friday, November 6 LocationTexas A&M Hotel and Conference Center Registration InformationTFCA Members' Registration Fee - $1,250 Due to popular demand, this event is SOLD OUT! Please join the waitlist to be contacted if a spot becomes available. Join the WaitlistAgendaSunday, November 1 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Registration and Check-In Monday, November 2 – Thursday, November 5 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Required Academy Classes Friday, November 6 8:00 am – 11:30 am | Required Academy Classes and Graduation A light breakfast will be served Monday - Friday. Lunch will be served Monday - Thursday. Dinner is on your own each night. Full Academy Agenda Coming Soon. Hotel InformationTFCA has secured a limited room block at a discounted rate at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. Rooms can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and we recommend you book right away. The deadline to book a room at the discounted rate is October 9, 2026. Book Your HotelSponsorship OpportunitiesThe 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are now open. Learn More and Become a SponsorAcademy Cancellation PolicyA full refund will be given for written requests received on or before October 11, 2026. A 50% refund will be issued for written requests received between October 12 – 18, 2026. No refunds will be issued beginning October 18, 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. Academy Substitution PolicySubstitute attendees may be named prior to the event or during on-site registration. Notification of substitution must be submitted in writing from the original registrant to [email protected]. No substitutions will be taken by phone. |