2026 Annual Fall Conference

The Hawkeye State Fire Safety Association is celebrating our 75th Anniversary

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Date: October 27th-29th, 2026

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Location: The Shop DSM, Des Moines, IA

Join us for this annual event dedicated to advancing fire and building safety education throughout Iowa. Connect with industry experts and fellow professionals as we explore critical topics, share insights, and stay at the forefront of fire & building safety and code enforcement.

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✅ Full Conference Registration Includes:

• Access to the Pre-Conference Training

• Attendance to Day 1 & Day 2 Conference Sessions

• Lunch both Days

• Free Parking

✅ One-Day Registration Includes:

• Access to either Day 1 or Day 2 Conference Sessions

• Lunch either Day 1 or Day 2 Conference Sessions

• Free Parking

💲 Registration Pricing:

• Full Conference – Early Bird (August 31st, 2026): $265.00

• Full Conference (Starting September 1st, 2026): $285.00

• One Day – Wednesday Only: $170.00

• One Day – Thursday Only: $170.00

• Additional Banquet Ticket: $30.00

(Note: Registration Deadline is October 13th, 2026)

📍 Location (Wednesday & Thursday Sessions):

The Shop DSM – Event Center

901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate fire safety in Iowa. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Conference Agenda

Iowa Fire Marshals Association Meeting 

📍 Location: TBD 

🕐 Time: 10:AM

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🔥 PRE-CONFERENCE – Tuesday, October 27th

Topic: TBA

Location: TBA

🔥 DAY 1 – Wednesday, October 28th

📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center

• 7:00 AM – Sponsor Booth Setup

• 7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open

• 8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin

• IRC - Townhomes & Alternative Dwelling Structures presented by BCS Code Group (ICC Preferred Provider)

• 12:00 PM – Lunch (provided) + Exhibitor Networking

• 1:00 PM – Nominations for Board of Directors (vacancies TBD)

• 1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions Begin

• IRC - Townhomes & Alternative Dwelling Structures presented by BCS Code Group (ICC Preferred Provider)

• 4:30 PM – Class Concludes

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🔥 DAY 2 – Thursday, October 29th

📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center

• 7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open

• 8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin

• Mega-Warehouse Seminar: Lessons Learned by Frontline Leadership presented by NFSA & Plainfield (IN) Fire Dept.

• 12:00 PM – Lunch (provided) + Exhibitor Networking

• 1:00 PM – Voting on Board of Directors

• 1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions (Continues)

• Mega-Warehouse Fire Seminar: Lessons Learned by Frontline Leadership presented by NFSA & Plainfield (IN) Fire Dept.

• 4:30 PM – Class Concludes

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