Executive Development Conference

Our annual summer conference is intended for head of department Fire Chiefs, Chief Officers and any Fire Service professionals who currently hold or wish to pursue a career in leadership. The educational program is structured as all general sessions, bringing together executive and management level discussions as well as topics at the forefront of concern. This program aims to give the participants a more expansive view of Fire Service issues and their role as leaders to influence the future of their department and the industry as a whole.

Full registration to the conference includes access to various networking events and a guest pass for a spouse/partner. In an industry so close knit and where relationships matter, this event fosters the concept of the "fire family" and encourages participants to connect and share ideas with one another so together, we can make the Fire Service better than we left it.

The vendor opportunity at this event is through sponsorship and a limited vendor showcase of cocktail rounds with only informational material/giveaways permitted to give all vendors equal representation.

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EDC2024 Tampa Marriott Water Street

Friday, July 19 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Tampa Marriott Water Street
505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602

Hotel Information & Booking
Memorial Service Information
Conference Registration
Pricing
Conference Schedule
Silent Auction
Vendor Opportunities

 

 

Hotel Information & Booking
*Please carefully review and note the terms specific to this hotel*

FFCA Group Rate

A reduced nightly rate of $259.00 (plus tax) per night for Run of House accommodations has been negotiated for conference attendees. The group rate is subject to availability, and room types are limited, so be sure to make your hotel reservations in advance. No resort fees and 25% discount on prevailing valet parking rates has been extended to conference attendees for the dates of the event. Group rate ends Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Terms

  • Rates quoted are for single or double occupancy. An additional charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will apply for each additional adult. Children under age eighteen (18) stay free in the same room with parents. Maximum occupancy is 4 (four) persons per room, regardless of age.
  • Run of House rooms will be assigned based on hotel availability at check-in. Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. Early check-in is based upon availability at time of arrival and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
  • No resort fees to sleeping rooms.
  • 25% discount on prevailing valet parking rates. No self-parking available at this location. Off-Site Parking at Pam Iorio Parking Garage - Public Parking 0.2 Miles.
  • 10% discount off Spa treatments at Spa by JW. Excludes packages, gratuity and products.
  • Complimentary high speed wireless internet in guest rooms for all registered Marriott Bonvoy members. $14.95 daily for all non-members.
  • Complimentary use of hotel fitness center and facilities (e.g., pool, sauna, exercise room).
  • Reservations booked by individual attendees require a credit card at time of booking. The Credit Card will be held on file and NOT charged at time of reservation.
  • Cancellation: Hotel must receive notice of individual reservation cancellation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival, otherwise, it will be deemed a late cancellation. In the event of a late cancellation or no-show reservation, one (1) night’s rate plus tax will be charged to the credit card given at time of reservation.
 

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Pricing
Full Registration
Registrant and spouse/partner. Includes Saturday Vendor Reception, Sunday Prayer Breakfast, Sunday Opening Party, Monday Evening Party and Tuesday Installation Banquet.		 Member
Before May 31		 Member
After May 31		 Non-Member
Before May 31		 Non-Member
After May 31
$550 $650 $650 $750
Full Registration Add-on
For students attending the ESLI Marketing Fire & EMS module July 18-19, 2022 ONLY.
 Member
Before May 31		 Member
After May 31		 Plus 1 Guest
Before May 31		 Plus 1 Guest
After May 31
$200 $250 $315 $400
Per Day Registration
Saturday, Sunday, Monday and/or Tuesday		 Member Non-Member
$175 $200
Meetings Only
 No Charge
Add-on Options
Partner Program
 TBD
Additional Guest Admission for Sunday Prayer Breakfast, Sunday Opening Party or Monday Evening Social
$35 per guest, per event
Additional Guest Admission for Tuesday Night Installation Banquet $100 per guest


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Silent Auction

The Executive Development Conference Silent Auction and Raffle is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation. Proceeds from the auction and raffles go to support the mission of the foundation, such as the Firefighter/EMT Scholarship for at-risk and economically disadvantaged candidates, educational grants for current Fire Service professionals seeking professional development, and to offset the individual costs for the Fire Cadet Section.

Attendees and guests are encouraged to review the auction catalog beforehand to plan the best bidding strategy! This is an in-person event, so you must be present to bid and win items.

2024 Silent Auction Request Letter
Visit 2024 Silent Auction

 

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Fees and Cancellation

Please note all fees must be paid in full prior to the first day of the conference. Cancellations received in writing to the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the conference may receive a full refund in the original form of payment. Cancellations received in less than 30 days prior to the first day of class may only be able to transfer their registration to another person in place of the original registrant.