


2026 Annual Fall Conference
Date: October 27th-29th, 2026
Location: The Shop DSM, Des Moines, IA
Join us this annual event focused on promoting fire and building safety education across Iowa. Engage with industry experts and fellow professionals as we delve into essential topics, exchange insights, and remain updated on fire and building safety and code enforcement. Over the course of three days, take the opportunity to forge connections, discover the latest trends in building and fire code topics.
Registration has closed
We look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s conference
Conference Registration
(Pre-Conference Tuesday):
606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
(Wednesday & Thursday Sessions):
The Shop DSM – Event Center
901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Location
Iowa Fire Marshals Association Meeting
📍 Location: DMFD Fire Station 4, 1505 MLK JR Pkwy, Des Moines
🕐 Time: 10:AM 10/27/526
🔥 PRE-CONFERENCE – Tuesday, October 27th
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IFC/IBC Considerations for Highrise Renovations, The Mezzo Project, presented by the Des Moines Fire Department
📍 Location: Mezzo on Walnut,606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA
🕐 Time: 2:30 PM (Shuttle Pick-up)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Due to parking limitations, will shuttle attendees from Holiday Inn to 606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA
🕐 Class Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
🔥 DAY 1 – Wednesday, October 28th
📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center
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7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open
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8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin
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IRC - Townhomes & Alternative Dwelling Structures presented by BCS Code Group (ICC Preferred Provider)
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11:00 PM – Lunch (provided)/Award Presentation/Banquet
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1:00 PM – Nominations for Board of Directors (vacancies TBD)
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1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions Begin
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IRC - Townhomes & Alternative Dwelling Structures presented by BCS Code Group (ICC Preferred Provider)
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4:45PM – Class Concludes
🎉 Sponsor Happy Hour
🗓️ Wednesday Evening – October 28th
📍The Shop DSM – Event Center Basement Lounge
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5-7 PM – Sponsor Happy Hour / Cash Bar
🔥 DAY 2 – Thursday, October 29th
📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center
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7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open
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8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin
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Mega-Warehouse Seminar: Lessons Learned by Frontline Leadership presented by NFSA & Plainfield (IN) Fire Dept.
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12:00 PM – Lunch (provided)
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1:00 PM – Voting on Board of Directors
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1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions (Continues)
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Mega-Warehouse Fire Seminar: Lessons Learned by Frontline Leadership presented by NFSA & Plainfield (IN) Fire Dept.
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4:30 PM – Class Concludes
Conference Agenda
Hotel Information
🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Des Moines Downtown
📍 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
A special room block has been reserved for attendees of the 2026 Fall Training Conference at a discounted group rate.
🗓️ Event Dates
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October 26th-29th, 2026
💲 Group Rate Details
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$119.00 USD + 12% tax per night
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Includes complimentary breakfast, parking & Wi-Fi
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Last Day to Book at Group Rate: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Rooms are limited—book early to guarantee availability at the group rate
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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