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2025 KSAFC Conference Registration

October 28, 2025 - October 30, 2025

Description

Conference Details:
Dates: October 28-30, 2025
LocationHilton Garden Inn Manhattan, 410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan KS 66502

Conference Schedule: The 2025 Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs 109th Annual Conference will be held October 28-30, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, KS. Conference Registration ($200) includes access to all programming on Wednesday and Thursday, including the Wednesday awards luncheon, the evening BBQ, the keynote speaker and business meeting, and the vendor expo.

We would like for everyone to attend the full conference, but if you only plan to attend the Chief's Roundtable, there is no charge to attend. Details regarding the Chief's Roundtable will be sent out to the membership at a later date.

Monday, October 27th

6:00 - 11:00 pm: Opening Hospitality Reception - Train Depot

Tuesday, October 28th

8:30 am - 5:30 pm: Chief’s Roundtable

10:00 am - 4:30 pm: Company Officer Track - Sean Gray 

     Walking the Wire - Company Officer Leadership

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: FMAK Meeting

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Administrative Assistant Conference

5:30 - 11:00 pm: Hospitality Reception - Train Depot

Wednesday, October 29th 

8:30 am: Conference Opening & Welcome

8:50 am: Memorial Service

9:00 am: Elected Officials & Industry Reports

9:30 - 11:00 am: Keynote Speaker: Chief Matthew Caward

     The 8 Rules of a Winning Firehouse Culture – A Blueprint for Organizational Excellence

11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Awards Ceremony & Luncheon

1:00 pm: Break with Vendors

1:30 - 3:30 pm: Keynote Speakers: Dr. Alana Brunacini & Dr. Brian Crandell

     Influencing Positive Outcomes: A Conversation About Leading

1:30 - 5:30 pm: Company Officer Track - Chief Matthew Caward  

     Company Officer Playbook: The RGB Mindset and 8 Rules for Building a Firehouse Culture of Excellence

3:30 pm: Break with Vendors

3:45 pm: New Business & Elections

5:30 - 11:00 pm: BBQ Dinner & Hospitality - Train Depot

Thursday, October 30th 

8:00 am: Vendor Breakfast

9:15 am: Keynote Speakers: Dr. Alana Brunacini & Dr. Brian Crandell

      Influencing Positive Outcomes: A Conversation About Leading (continued)

11:15 am: Partner Updates

11:45 am: Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm: Business Meeting

4:00 pm: Conference Closing

Wednesday Luncheon:
Participants of Wednesday sessions are invited to attend the awards luncheon. Please denote any dietary restrictions as you complete the registration process and when prompted for "Special Accommodations."

Sponsors and Vendors:
KSAFC is coordinating sponsorships and vendors to support and attend this conference. If interested in these opportunities, please contact Wendy Nichols (ksafc@cityofmhk.com) or visit www.ksafc.org

Price: $200 for attendance on Wednesday and Thursday

Refunds:
Cancellations made to before the first day of the conference will be refunded in full upon request. Cancellations thereafter or conference no-shows will not be refunded.

Conference Lodging:

Hotel availability at the Hilton Garden Inn - Manhattan is officially FULL. 

If you do not need a room on Wednesday Night - there are still a few rooms available at the Hilton Garden Inn. Call 785-532-9116 using group code "Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs" or use THIS LINK to book.

Book your Lodging in the overflow room blocks at the Candlewood Suites for $129 or Fairfield Inn for $128. 

Book with the Candlewood Suites by calling (785)320-7371 or book ONLINE using the code KSF.

Book with the Fairfield Inn directly at (785)539-2400 or book ONLINE using the code KSAFC. 


For More Information, visit www.ksafc.org

Location

Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan

410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan KS 66502

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Conference Registration ($200) includes access to all programming on Wednesday and Thursday, including the Wednesday awards luncheon, the evening BBQ, the keynote speaker and business meeting, and the vendor expo.

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