FDAC 2026 Annual Prospectus

APRIL 21-24, 2026 EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON MONTEREY BAY SEASIDE

FDAC 2026 PROSPECTUS

FDAC ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP FDAC offers two categories of sponsorships. Our annual partnership sponsorships or event sponsorships.

In addition, we also offer tabletop booths for sale at our two annual events each year.

Become an FDAC Annual Sponsor and enjoy year-round benefits.

What is an Annual Sponsorship?

FDAC truly values its sponsors and wants to ensure your company is finding ways to gain exposure and keep in touch with current and prospective clients all year round. FDAC Annual Sponsorships cover a year’s worth of advertising, publications, and interactive events. When you register as an Annual Sponsor, your company and FDAC work hand-in-hand for the entirety of your sponsorship year January 1 – December 31 (this may depend on when sponsorship begins).

Chief Sponsor - $30,000 •

Includes a premium booth with electricity at both the Annual Conference and the Leadership Symposium

•

Company Logo displayed in the conference edition of the FDAC Report, 2026 (spring) and linked to your website

•

Company displayed on post-event thank you email for each event held during the sponsorship period

•

5-minute update on your product/services to our membership at the general membership meeting

•

50% discount on an event sponsorship item of your choice and priority selection for any of our annual events

•

Copy of attendee lists from each of our annual events names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses

•

FDAC’s Preferred Vendor Page: Company Logo linked to your website

•

FDAC’s Preferred Vendor Page: Downloadable Company PDF

•

Use of exclusive FDAC Premier Partner logo

•

Sponsorship recognition at all of our COA events during the sponsorship period

•

One complimentary annual FDAC Membership for your organization

•

One Full-page ad/article in all three issues of the FDAC Report annually (winter, fall, and spring)

•

Annually updated listing of all FDAC members including names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses

•

One (1) sponsored FDAC-designed email blast to our full membership (you provide the copy)

3

Captain Sponsor - $15,000 •

Includes a premium booth with electricity at both the Annual Conference and the Leadership Symposium

•

Company Logo displayed in the conference edition of the FDAC Report, 2026 (spring) and linked to your website

•

Company displayed on post-event thank you email for each event held during the sponsorship period

•

3-minute update on your product/services to our membership at the general membership meeting

•

40% discount on an event sponsorship item of your choice and priority selection for any of our annual events

•

One Full-page ad/article in two issues of the FDAC Report annually (winter, fall, and spring)

•

FDAC’s Preferred Vendor Page: Company Logo linked to your website

•

FDAC’s Preferred Vendor Page: Downloadable Company PDF

•

Copy of attendee lists from each of our annual events names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses

•

Annually updated listing of all FDAC members including names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses

Lieutenant Sponsor - $7,500 •

Includes a premium booth with electricity at the Annual Conference and the Leadership Symposium

•

Company Logo displayed in the conference edition of the FDAC Report, 2026 (spring) and linked to your website

•

Company displayed on post-event thank you email for the Annual Conference + Leadership Symposium during the sponsorship period

•

30% discount on an event sponsorship item of your choice and priority selection for any of our annual events

•

One Half-page ad/article in two issues of the FDAC Report annually (winter, fall, and spring)

•

FDAC’s Preferred Vendor Page: Company Name linked to your website

•

Copy of attendee list from our annual event - names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses

•

Annually updated listing of all FDAC members including names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses

FDAC EVENT SPONSORSHIP Become an Event Sponsor of our in-person annual event.

When sponsoring FDAC events, you will be provided with many new opportunities to build and develop quality relationships with your current clients and future prospects. This is another way to connect with Fire District officials throughout California.

Take advantage of FDAC’s Event Sponsorship opportunities to: • • •

Reach the largest range of fire district officials at in-person events Introduce new and advanced current products and services Gain exposure to fire district officials, decision-makers, and key personnel

Expand your reach by choosing to be a sponsor at the FDAC’s Annual Conference + Leadership Symposium. FDAC recognizes the value industry supporters provide to the fire industry and wants to use this opportunity to help bring you even more exposure.

2026 FDAC Annual Conference + Leadership Symposium - Available Sponsored Items: Member $5,000 Non-Member $5,750

Member $4,250 Non-Member $5,000

Member $3,500 Non-Member $4,250

Member $2,250 Non-Member $3,000

Member $1,800 Non-Member $2,750

5th Alarm Sponsor

4th Alarm Sponsor

3rd Alarm Sponsor

2nd Alarm Sponsor

1st Alarm Sponsor

One (1) exhibit booth

x

x

x

x

x

Booth Electricity

x

x

Pre/post-event attendee list

x

x

x

x

x

Badge ribbons showcasing your level of sponsorship

x

x

x

x

x

Company Logo displayed in FDAC Mobile App including a Company Description not to exceed 50 words

x

x

x

x

x

Company displayed on postevent thank you email

Logo placed

Logo placed

Name listed

Name listed

Name listed

Complimentary Registrations

3 $1305 Value

3 $1305 Value

2 $870 Value

2 $870 Value

2 $870 Value

x

x

x

x

x

2026 Annual Conference + Leadership Symposium Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsored Lunch Table

*You can choose a sponsorship item on the next page based on your sponsorship level.

5 5TH ALARM LEVEL

Tote Bag (1 available)

Annual Conference Opening Keynote Speaker (1 available)

Your logo printed on reusable tote bags given to all Annual Conference attendees.

Prior to the Keynote Speaker beginning their session, your company can choose to share a 45-second video or speak directly to the entire audience for 5 minutes with your logo on display.

Welcome Tuesday Reception (1 available) Signage and beverage napkins with your company logo will be provided at the event while you enjoy the evening and greet attendees. Attendees will be able to enjoy the evening with one (1) complimentary drink ticket with your logo printed on it. The event will also include signage for a company branded specialty cocktail.

Official Conference Mobile App (1 available) Your company logo on the landing page of the official conference mobile app and signage at event.

Wi-Fi (1 available) The company name will be set up as the password to the conference Wi-Fi and signage on the conference registration desk recognizing you as the Wi-Fi sponsor.

2ND ALARM LEVEL

Sponsored Wednesday Reception (1 available)

Continental Breakfast Sponsor (1 available)

Signage and beverage napkins with your company logo will be provided at the event while you enjoy the evening and greet attendees. Attendees will be able to enjoy the evening with one (1) complimentary drink ticket with your logo printed on it. The event will also include signage for a company branded specialty cocktail.

Your logo is displayed on signage and beverage napkins as a contributing sponsor at Tuesday’s Leadership Symposium morning break.

4TH ALARM LEVEL Fire Industry Insight Sponsorship (IWOW) (3 available) One 60-minute educational session to be presented at either the 2026 Annual Conference or 2026 Leadership Symposium that must be approved by the FDAC Education Committee. *Must be a 5th or 4th Alarm level sponsor

Hotel Key Cards Your company logo on the hotel key cards as well as signage at event and recognition on conference mobile app.

You Have the Floor Sponsorship (3 available) Prior to one of the breakout sessions, your company can choose to share a 45-second video advertisement or provide a company representative to speak directly to the audience for 3 minutes. Signage with your company logo will also be on display at the session.

3RD ALARM LEVEL Lunch Sponsor (3 available) Your logo is displayed on signage and beverage napkins as a contributing sponsor of the Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday lunch.

Lanyards (1 available) Your logo printed on the official conference lanyard and worn by all conference attendees.

Mobile Phone Charging Station Your logo on the Mobile Phone Charging Station and recognition on conference mobile app.

1ST ALARM LEVEL Coffee or Dessert Break (4 available) Your logo displayed on signage and beverage napkins as a contributing sponsor at your choice of a coffee or dessert breaks on Wednesday or Thursday of the Annual Conference.

Choose-Your-Own-Swag (4 available) Your choice of an item, with your logo, will be placed in the conference tote bag given to all conference attendees.

Your company will provide the swag item. Examples include, but are not limited to water bottles, notebooks, and portable chargers.

Hashtag Scavenger Hunt (1 available) Your company name will be placed in the hashtag and attendees will post photos from the event using the hashtag that link to your company Facebook. Your company representative will announce the winner in the exhibit hall where there will be signage with your logo. Prize value not to exceed $500.

Or choose to showcase your goods and services as an Exhibitor at our two in-person events each year.

If you would like to purchase a booth only or add an additional booth for any of our in-person events, please see pricing below.

Booth Furnishing • • • •

One 6’ draped table Two Chairs One wastebasket Curtained back drop *for booths in the middle of the floor

2026 Annual Conference + Leadership Symposium Standard Booth

2026 Annual Conference + Leadership Symposium Premium Booth (Premium Locations) Limited Availability - ONLY 3 available

Member Rate

Non - Member Rate

Member Rate

Non - Member Rate

$1,750

$2,500

$2,250

$3,000

Complimentary Registrations

2

2

2

2

Company Logo listed & linked to your website on conference mobile app

x

x

x

x

Pre attendee list given when online registration closes. Post attendee list given day after event closes.

x

x

x

x

FDAC’s Preferred Vendor Page: Company name listed & linked to your website

x

x

x

x

Sponsored Table at Lunches

x

x

x

x

x

x

6’ deep x 8’ wide

6’ deep x 8’ wide

Booth Fees

Booth Electricity Booth Dimensions

6’ deep x 8’ wide

6’ deep x 8’ wide

Exhibitor Setup: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM Exhibitor Tear Down: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after Sponsored Reception