6th Annual Texas Fire Department Facilities Conference
July 29 - July 31, 2026
Attending the Fire Station Facilities Conference is a must for anyone involved in fire station planning, design, construction, maintenance, or management. This event brings together industry experts, fire service leaders, and facility planners to explore the latest innovations, best practices, and funding strategies for modern, efficient, and safe fire stations. Gain value from connecting with key decision-makers and learning solutions tailored to fire and emergency service facilities. Whether you’re upgrading an existing station or building new, this conference provides the knowledge and resources needed to create state-of-the-art fire facilities that meet the evolving needs of First Responders and the communities they serve. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and elevate your fire station projects!
CALL FOR SPEAKERS!
The Texas Fire Department Facilities Conference 2026 call for speakers is now open!
Submit your proposal by May 1st, 2026, to be a part of the state’s most important conference focused on fire station planning, design, construction, maintenance, or management. This event brings together industry experts, architects, fire service leaders, and facility planners to explore the latest innovations, best practices, and funding strategies for modern, efficient, and safe fire stations. We are looking for enthusiastic speakers with fresh perspectives on the design, construction, and future of public safety facilities.
Submit your proposal by May 1st, 2026, to be a part of the state’s most important conference focused on fire station planning, design, construction, maintenance, or management. This event brings together industry experts, architects, fire service leaders, and facility planners to explore the latest innovations, best practices, and funding strategies for modern, efficient, and safe fire stations. We are looking for enthusiastic speakers with fresh perspectives on the design, construction, and future of public safety facilities.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday - July 29
11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
1:00pm - 1:15pm
1:15pm - 2:15pm
2:15pm - 2:45pm
2:45pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:10pm
3:10pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:15pm
4:15pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:05pm
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Opening Remarks and Welcome
The Station Report Card
Decision Points: Key Considerations in Fire Facility Planning for Functionality, Durability, and Budget Control
Choosing the Right Delivery Method for Your Project
Sponsor Messages
Coffee Break
Dallas Fire Department Recap and Lessons Learned
Job Order Contracting and Cooperative Contracts
Closing Remarks
Two Tone Dueling Piano Bar Attendee Appreciation Event
Thursday - July 30
7:00am - 8:00am
8:00am - 8:05am
8:05am - 9:05am
9:05am - 9:50am
9:50am - 10:00am
10:00am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:45am
11:45am - 12:45pm
12:45pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:15pm
2:15pm - 2:20pm
2:20pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:45pm
4:45pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Breakfast
Opening Remarks
Lessons Learned from HFD Fire Station Renovations
Designing for What You Can See - Contamination Risk in Fire Departments
Break
P3 Project Delivery and Alternative Financing
Building Quality and Efficiency on a Budget
Lunch
Panel Discussion: Facilities Maintenance
A Million Little Things and Modern Apparatus Bay
Sponsor Message
Break
Panel Discussion: Station Alerting Systems
Design-Build Project Delivery
Closing Remarks
Happy Hour and Reception in Exhibit Hall
Siddons-Martin Fish Fry - Kirby's Ice House
Friday - July 31
7:00am - 8:30am
8:30am - 9:45am
10:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 11:45am
Breakfast
The Woodlands Fire Station 5 Tour
Spring Fire Department Training and Logistics Buildings Tour
Shuttle Back to Hotel
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
1601 Lake Robbins Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-367-9797
1601 Lake Robbins Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-367-9797
For dates outside the July 29–31 room block, please get in touch with the hotel directly.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
SILVER ($2,000) - Includes list recognition, 1 attendee pass, logo on signage, and booth space.
GOLD ($3,500) - Includes logo on website and signage, 2 attendee passes, booth space, and break sponsorship.
PLATINUM ($4,500) - Includes 4 attendee passes, booth space, logo on website and signage, an opportunity to address the conference, and meal/happy hour sponsorship.
DIAMOND - Dinner/Event Sponsor ($5,500) - Includes 4 attendee passes, booth space, logo on website and signage, an opportunity to address the conference, and the dinner/event sponsorship at a local Woodlands spot.
GOLD ($3,500) - Includes logo on website and signage, 2 attendee passes, booth space, and break sponsorship.
PLATINUM ($4,500) - Includes 4 attendee passes, booth space, logo on website and signage, an opportunity to address the conference, and meal/happy hour sponsorship.
DIAMOND - Dinner/Event Sponsor ($5,500) - Includes 4 attendee passes, booth space, logo on website and signage, an opportunity to address the conference, and the dinner/event sponsorship at a local Woodlands spot.
All booth spaces are 10x10 and come with 6' draped table and 2 chairs
Questions? Please email [email protected]
TEXAS FIRE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES CONFERENCE 2026