Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association

13/06/2026

We are excited for this collaboration and look forward to the opportunities presented by our partnership with the Africa Fire Mission!

Africa Fire Mission is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and the Liberia National Fire Service.

In October 2026, AFM and Metro Chiefs representatives will travel to Monrovia, Liberia to explore opportunities for firefighter training, leadership development, firefighter safety, and long-term capacity building.

This initiative reflects our shared commitment to strengthening fire services through sustainable partnerships and investing in local leadership.

12/06/2026

Highlights from last night’s Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Conference in Milwaukee with keynote Donald Driver

Installation of Officers followed by special recognitions including President’s Awards to Josh Waldo, Darnel Fullum, Keith Bryant, Kenneth Pravitz and Otto Drozd; Honorary Member presented to Jim Pauley of NFPA; The Russell E. Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Brian Fennessy; The Fire Chief of the Year Award presented to John Butler

Thank you again to Milwaukee Fire Department for a tremendous conference experience!

11/06/2026

Wrapping up education on day 3 with The Pitfalls of Being a Bison by Sara Jahnke; Turning PFAS Research into Action: What Fire Service Leaders Need to Know by Jeff Burgess; Behavioral Health in Today’s Fire Service by Kristin Cox and Harold Scoggins; Point, Counter Point - Single Stairwells and the Fire Service Presentation and Panel Discussion with Alex Horowitz, Jeremy Criner, Harold Scoggins, Aaron Lipski, Gabriela Domenzain, and Gordon Routley

11/06/2026

International representation (left to right): Milan Dubravac, Slovenia; Phil Garrigan, United Kingdom; Andrea Rojas Van Dyck, Uruguay; Stephan Wevers, Netherlands; John Butler, United States; Marco Sanchez Guerrero, Mexico; Wee Teck Eric Yap, Singapore

CTIF Fire & Rescue News, National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC, Organizacion de Bomberos Americanos - OBA, FEU - Federation of European Fire Officers, IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs, ASOCIACION MEXICANA DE JEFES DE BOMBEROS, Singapore Civil Defence Force

11/06/2026

Day 3 education started off with our international updates: Phil Garrigan from the National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC, United Kingdom; Stephan Wevers from the FEU - Federation of European Fire Officers; Milan Dubravac from CTIF Fire & Rescue News; Andrea Rojas Van Dyck from Organizacion de Bomberos Americanos - OBA; Marco Sanchez Guerrero from ASOCIACION MEXICANA DE JEFES DE BOMBEROS

11/06/2026

Special presentation this morning by Stephan Wevers, current President of the FEU - Federation of European Fire Officers of the European “Cross of Merit” for outstanding contributions to collaboration with the European Federation to Chief Edward “Loy” Senter, Chief Ernest Malone and Chief John Butler

11/06/2026

Yesterday’s program concluded with High-Performance Intelligence: Applying Formula 1 AI Lessons to the Fire Service with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, 2026 Early Career Fire Service Research Scholar Award Presentation - Health Hazards During EV Firefighting and Metro Business Meeting II.

10/06/2026

Today’s “What I Wish I Knew” breakouts and reports today covering General/Leadership, Administration, Community & Government Relations, Human Resource Management, Emergency Services Delivery, Health & Safety and Inspection & Investigation.

10/06/2026

Day 2 of the educational program started off with a U.S. Wildland Fire Service Update by Brian Fennessy, U.S. Fire Administration Update with Paul Matheis and UL FSRI Update with Steve Kerber

10/06/2026

Thank you to the many sponsors who make this event possible each year! This conference would not be possible without your continued support and participation. We are grateful for the relationships and community we have built together.