


www.alabamafirecollege.org/conference
We’re excited to share details for the 2025 Alabama Fire Service Professional Development Conference (also known as the “MidWinter Chiefs Conference”) hosted by the Alabama Fire College and the Alabama Fire Chiefs Association.
This conference is designed to assist the chief officer with the ever-growing responsibilities of modern fire department management. Each year new topics are brought to the forefront through guest speakers and discussions to bring attendees up-todate on current issues and technology involving the fire service.


The Hyatt Regency Birmingham will host more than 300 attendees for this two-day educational event and vendor expo. The vendor expo runs concurrently with the conference on February 11-12, with dedicated interaction times scheduled each day.
The cost of attendance is $250. Register online, call us at 1(800)241-2467, or email us at registration@alabamafirecollege.org.

Host hotel: Hyatt Regency Birmingham (located in Hoover, attached to the Riverchase Galleria). Book your stay! We encourage you to register early, as hotel rooms sell out fast The special rate for conference attendees ends January 24 Nearest airport: Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
Breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments will be available to you on both days

What is the ISO: Public Protection Classifications class?
This FREE course is intended for individuals to that would like to learn how to lower the Public Protections Classifications (PPC) score for their community The course will teach the calculations necessary to be able to predict PPC based on many factors The course will cover preparation for a field visit, what documentation is needed, and ways to earn full points This class will be presented on Monday, February 10 from 9am to 3:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham- The Wynfrey Hotel
How do I register for the ISO training?
Registration for the ISO training is separate from conference registration. To register for this free training class, visit: https://app.alabamafirecollege.org/?cid=166788. You can attend the ISO training without attending the conference.
How do I register for the conference?
The conference attendance cost is $250, and you can quickly register online through the Dashboard at: https://app.alabamafirecollege.org/?cid=166789. Your registration fee covers both days of the conference including breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments on Tuesday & Wednesday. Questions about registering for the conference can be directed to our Registration division at registration@alabamafirecollege.org or by calling 1(800)241-2467.
How do I take advantage of the special hotel rate?
The Hyatt has offered our attendees a special rate, and it can be accessed by visiting: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/groupbooking/BHMHR/G-AF25. Rooms book fast, so we encourage you to reserve your room early. Special rate ends January 19!


Monday, February 10
begins @ 1pm Vendor setup
9am - 3:30pm ISO Class
3 - 4:30pm AAFC Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 11
7 - 8:30am Breakfast until 9am Vendor Setup
8 - 8:30am Welcome
8:30 - 9am Speaker: Orlando Hernandez: NFPA Update
9 - 9:15am Take a break and visit the vendors!
9:15 - 10:15am Speaker: Bill Gustin: Trust & Mutual Respect
10:15 - 10:30am Take a break and visit the vendors!
10:30 - 11:45am Speaker: Kingman Schuldt: Building and Leading Functional Teams
11:45am - 1pm Lunch & Vendor Time
1 - 2pm Speaker: Sean Gray: Walking the Wire
2 - 2:30pm Take a break and visit the vendors!
2:30 - 3:30pm Speakers: Marvin Green & Tim Lawson: Mutual Aid Consortium Update
Wednesday, February 12

7 - 8 am Breakfast
8 - 9:30am Speaker: Pat Kenney: Taking the Cape Off
9:30 - 10am Take a break and visit the vendors!
10 - 10:45am Speaker: Matt Russell: Alabama Fire College update
10:45 - 11:30am Sponsor Showcase: Hear from our Platinum level sponsors (doorprizes!)
11:30am - 1pm Lunch & Recognitions begins at 1:15pm Vendor break-down
1 - 2:15pm Speaker: Art Athens: Running on Empty
2:15 - 3:15pm Speaker: Jeff Dill: PTSD vs. Moral Injury
Thursday, February 13
9 - 11 am AAFC State Association Meeting
Conference Level (Upstairs)

Entrance
(Downstairs Corridor) W y n f r e y B a l l r o o m ESCALATOR