2025 FIRE CON SCHEDULE

Full schedule can be found below.

All 2025 HOT Classes are closed. 

AFC 2025 Full Schedule

Monday June 2nd

Time Location Name of Class Length Instructor Information
8:00am HSCC 203 Emergency Vehicle Technician 6 - 8hrs Calender, Willhite, Slyter classroom

Tuesday June 3rd

Time Location Name of Class Length Instructor Information
8:00am HSCC 203 Emergency Vehicle Technician 6 - 8hrs Calender, Willhite, Slyter classroom

Wednesday June 4th

Time Location Name of Class Length Instructor Information
8:00am-5:00pm Outside Hall A Registration opens
8:00am HSCC 203 Emergency Vehicle Technician 6 - 8hrs Calender, Willhite, Slyter classroom
8:00am HSFD Station #1 ISO 8hr Workshop 6 - 8hrs classroom
8:00am HSCC 201 -202 SCOTT Basic SCBA Technician Class 8hrs Siddons-Martin Hands-On
8:00am HSCC 205 MSA Basic SCBA Level I Class 8hrs Casco Hands-On
10:00am HSCC 206 Multi Association Meeting 2hrs Meeting
10:00am HSFD Training Site Fire Attack-Truckie Style 8hrs Saddle Up Fire Co. Hands-On
1:00pm HSCC 206 AFPSB Meeting 2hrs Meeting
1:15pm HSFD Training Site Water Can Search 4hrs Natural Fools Hands-On
5:00pm Porterhouse Club Legislative Reception 3hrs AAFC & ASFFA

Thursday June 5th

Time Location Name of Class Length Instructor Information
8:00am-4:00pm Hall A Registration Open
8:00am HSCC 203 Emergency Vehicle Technician 6 - 8hrs Calender, Willhite, Slyter classroom
9:00am HSCC 207-208 2025 Opening Ceremonies .5hrs general
10:00am HSCC 201-202 ADEM Hazmat Program & High School Cert Program 2hr classroom
10:00am HSCC 205 MCI RAMP Triage-Firefighters 2hr Robert Hunthrop classroom
10:00am HSCC 207-208 AAFC Meeting meeting
10:00am HSCC 204 Mending Trauma 2hrs Tony Airoso classroom
11:00am-2:00pm Outside Hall A Concessions Open 3hrs lunch Sponsored by Southern States Fire
12:00pm HHSC 206 ASFFA E Board Meeting 2hr meeting
1:00pm HHSC 201-202 Slow Down to Run 2hr Adam Frederking - Natural Fools classroom
1:00pm HSCC 204 Financing For Fire Departments 2hr DC Greer classroom
1:20pm CANCELLED Understanding Trauma and the Brain: Promoting Resiliency and Regulation CANCELLED Rachel Norwood - SSFD classroom
1:00 HSCC 205 Fireground Decision Making 2hr Sean Cummings classroom
3:00pm HSCC 201-202 Leadership for Career & Volunteer Chief Officers 2hr John Vanatta - Rogers FD classroom
3:10pm HSCC 207-208 Litium Ion Battery, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage Systems 2hr Jeremy Criner - NFPA classroom
7:00 PM HHS BALLROOM Casino Night 3hrs Sponsored by Siddons-Martin
7:00 PM HHS BALLROOM Hospitality Room Opens

Friday June 6th

Time Location Name of Class Length Instructor Information
7:00am-7:45am HHS Lobby Prayer Walk with the Chaplain
8:00am-3:00pm HSCC Hall A Registration Opens
8:00am HSCC 203 EVT Testing classroom
9:00am-3:00pm HSCC Hall A EXPO Opens
9:00am HSCC 207-208 AAFC Meeting 2hr meeting
10:00am HSCC 201-202 It Ain't Easy-Mission First, People Always 2hr Stephen Adams classroom
10:00am HSCC 209 NFPA Codes and Standards process - Why it matters to you and how you can get involved 2hr Jeremy Criner - NFPA classroom
10:00am HSCC 204 Use of AI in the Fire Service 2hrs Sean Cummings classroom
10:00am HSCC 205 Surviving on Today's Fire Ground 2hrs Dale Jenkins
11:00am-2:00pm Outside HSCC Hall A Concessions Open Sponsored by Banner Fire
1:00pm-2:00pm HSCC 207-208 Legislative/LOPFI Meeting
2:00pm HSCC 209 Fire Ground Decision Making 2hrs Sean Cummings Classroom
2:00pm HSCC 204 Human Resorces 2hr AR Municipal League Classroom
2:00pm HSCC 205 Surviving on Today's Fire Ground 2hr Dale Jenkins Classroom
2:00pm HSCC 201-202 Relentess "For Them" 2hr Ryan McCormick Classroom
6:00pm-7:00pm HSCC 207-209 Chaplain Steven Farmer Memorial Ceremony 1hr
7:00pm-9:00pm HSCC Horner Hall AFC Awards Banquet 2hr
9:30pm HHS Ballroom Hospitality Room Opens

Saturday June 7th

8:00am-12:00pm REGISTRATION & VENDOR HALL OPEN
8:00am HSFD Training Site Truck Under Fire 4hrs Saddle Up Fire Co. Hands-On
8:15am HSFD Training Site Fire Attack 4hrs Hook & Irons Hands-On
10:00am HSCC 201-202 Taking Care of Our Own 2hr Nikki Penn classroom
10:00am HSCC 205 Data Driven Tactics 2hr John Vanetta classroom
10:00pm HSCC 203 ISO Quick Hitters-Changes in ISO 2hr Bryan Ware classroom
11:00am Brick House Grill Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon
1:00pm HSCC 206 AR Chaplain's Association Meeting 2hr Robert Mabe classroom
1:00pm HSCC 201-202 Mastering the First 10 2hr Robert Mabe classroom
1:10pm HSCC 203 Don’t “Snooze” on Your Career 2hr Mike Rowe classroom
1:20pm HSCC 207-208 First to the Fire-The Engine Company's Battle Plan Bo Vest classroom
3:00 PM HSCC 207-208 ASFFA Meeting meeting
7:00 PM HHS 2nd Floor Hospitality Room

NEED ACT 833 TRAINING HOURS?

Just a friendly reminder: if you attended classes at this year's Arkansas Fire Convention (AFC), you'll receive your Act 833 training hours through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA)! Thanks to the recent approval by the Fire Just a friendly reminder: if you attended classes at this year's Arkansas Fire Convention (AFC), you'll receive your Act 833 training hours through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA)! Thanks to the recent approval by the Fire Protection Services Board, all AFC classes are now officially certified for Act 833 training hours.


This is an incredible opportunity for professional development and ensures that your training is recognized as meeting the state’s certification requirements. Act 833 provides firefighters across Arkansas with the resources they need to stay current with the latest fire service techniques and standards. By participating in certified AFC classes, you not only gain critical knowledge and skills, but you also fulfill your training hour requirements, making it easier to maintain your certification and advance your career.


Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to earn the training hours you need while enhancing your skills. Secure your spot at the Arkansas Fire Convention and take full advantage of these certified classes. We’re excited to offer this beneficial resource to all our dedicated participants!Protection Services board, all AFC classes are now certified for Act 833 training hours. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity for professional development and training. Secure your spot at AFC and take advantage of these certified classes!


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