Fire Administrative Professionals Workshop

February 24-26, 2027

Fire Department administrative staff carry a heavy burden. Without a strong administrative staff, organizations cannot achieve their full potential and operate efficiently. The goal of this conference is to provide position-specific training and development opportunities and to help connect FIRE/EMS administrative staff members enabling them to provide the highest level of support possible.

You do not need a membership with TFCA to attend this course.

Event Details

Wednesday, February 24 – Friday, February 26
AC Hotel Downtown Waco
600 Mary Street
Waco, TX 76701

Agenda

Wednesday, February 24

  • 7:00 am: Breakfast
  • 8:00 am: Opening Remarks & Welcome
  • 8:15 am: Keynote: Communication Challenge
  • 9:30 am: Morning Break
  • 9:45 am: EEOC Presentation
  • 10:30 am: Break
  • 10:45 am: Human Resources Presentation
  • 11:45 am: In-House Working Lunch, Designation Presentation Part 1
  • 12:45 pm: Strategic Planning Presentation
  • 1:30 pm: Break
  • 1:45 pm: AI Presentation
  • 3:45 pm: AI Workshop
  • 4:30 pm: Adjourn
  • 5:30-7:30 pm: Bunco Night Social
  • 7:30 pm: Dinner On Your Own

Thursday, February 25

  • 7:00 am: Breakfast
  • 8:00 am: Generational Hiring
  • 11:30 am: In-House Working Lunch, Designation Presentation Part 2
  • 12:30 pm: Leadership Presentation
  • 1:30 pm: Break
  • 1:45 pm: State of the Fire Service
  • 2:30 pm: Ask the Chief
  • 4:30 pm: Adjourn / Dinner On Your Own

Friday, February 26

  • 7:00 am: Breakfast
  • 8:00 am: Social Media Presentation
  • 9:30 am: Working with Challenging People
  • 12:00 pm: Adjourn
Full Workshop Agenda will be announced closer to the event.

Registration Information

The Fire Administrative Professionals Workshop is available to all fire administrative professionals. You do not need to be a member of TFCA to attend and we do accept out-of-state attendees. Registration includes access to 2.5 days of presentations and open discussion with those like-minded professionals, all meals, breaks and socials. Breakfast and lunch are provided on Wednesday and Thursday, and only breakfast is provided on Friday. Dinner is on your own each night.

2027 Registration Prices

Early Bird Registration - $375 (available until 12/01/2026).
Regular Registration Fee - $425

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Hotel Information

TFCA has secured at a discounted rate at the AC Hotel in Waco for $159/night. Rooms are secured on a first come, first served basic. Deadline for the discounted rate is Friday, January 22, 2027.

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Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be given for written requests received on or before Wednesday, February 10, 2027. No refunds will be issued after Wednesday, February 10, 2027. 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 the event 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.


Sponsorship Details

2027 Sponsorship Opportunities Are now available! Secure your spot early and get ready to showcase your organization, expand your reach, and make valuable connections in 2027!

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