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