SFFMA 146th Annual Training Conference and Convention
June 24-29, 2022
Beaumont, Texas
Hotel Info
Host hotel - currently full:
MCM Eleganté Hotel and Conference Center
2355 I-10 South
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Phone: (409) 842-3600
Overflow hotel:
Courtyard by Marriott Beaumont
2275 I-10 South
Beaumont, TX 77705
Additional information for both hotels may be found here.
Conference Registration
Conference registration is now handled online - click here. Attendees will not be required to register for most classes or activities ahead of time, except those listed listed on our homepage.
If you will be attending classes on Monday and Tuesday of the conference, be sure you are set up in the TEEX student portal so that you can receive credit for the classes you attend. This is separate from conference registration. Access the portal here. The link will also display after an attendee registers for conference online.
Early/Late Registration Pricing
Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing for main conference registration (current SFFMA member). These prices will be available until June 4, 2022, after which late registration fees for all registration types will apply.
Delegates
Chiefs and Districts: Please submit your delegate list ahead of time so that delegates can be verified prior to the conference start. Download the delegate approval form here, or view it online.
VOTING DELEGATES AND THEIR DEPARTMENTS MUST BE PAID ACTIVE MEMBERS WITH THE ASSOCIATION. PLEASE EMAIL MEMBERSHIP OR CALL US AT (512) 454-3473 IF YOU NEED TO VERIFY YOUR STATUS OR RENEW .
Conference Agenda
Training
The schedule for course/class offerings will include topics such as:
- Recruiting and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters
- Firefighter I and Firefighter II Training
- Hazmat Awareness and Operations Refresher Training
- Industrial Emergency Response
- Fire Chief Development
- Training Officer Development
- Health/Wellness/Safety
- Wildland Firefighting
- The ABC’s of ESDs
- Grant Programs for Fire Departments
The schedule of class offerings is being finalized and will be posted with the conference information as soon as it is completed.
Testing
Testing for Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2 and HazMat certifications will be held both Monday and Tuesday during conference. It can be for both initial tests and for retesting as needed. Registration information will be posted soon. Members who register to take the Hazmat Awareness and/or Hazmat Operations tests are encouraged to attend the Awareness/Operations Refresher Course being offered on Monday and Tuesday.
Vendor Show at Ford Park Exhibit Hall
This year, we will have a vendor show both Friday evening and Saturday morning at Ford Park Exhibit Hall. After picking up your registration materials, be sure to make the rounds and visit with all the company reps for the lowdown on the latest products available to the fire and emergency services.
Memorial Service
Lineup: Sunday, June 26, 2022: 10 a.m. Service: 10:30 a.m. In honor of all those in the Fire Service who passed away in the last 12 months.
DEPARTMENTS AND DISTRICTS, PLEASE SUBMIT ALL NAMES FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE PROGRAM to us via email by May 25, 2022.
