Fire-Rescue Med 2026 is the leading medical and wellness conference for fire and rescue personnel in the United States, taking place May 19–21, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. Organized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), this specialized conference addresses the intersection of emergency medicine, firefighter wellness, and pre-hospital care — topics that are critical to the health and performance of today's fire-rescue professional.
Firefighters and EMS providers face unique medical demands on the job — from traumatic cardiac events and cancer risk to occupational exposure to toxins and cumulative trauma. Fire-Rescue Med is designed to equip fire-rescue medical directors, EMS coordinators, company officers, and line firefighters with the latest clinical knowledge and wellness strategies to address these challenges head-on.
The 2026 program features general sessions, breakout workshops, and skills labs covering topics including firefighter cardiac health, occupational cancer prevention, behavioral health and peer support, pediatric emergency response, mass casualty incident management, and advances in pre-hospital pharmacology. The faculty includes nationally recognized EMS physicians, researchers, and fire-rescue medical leaders.
Equally important is the conference's focus on the whole firefighter: mental health, addiction recovery, sleep science, and peer support programs are integrated throughout the curriculum. Because keeping responders healthy isn't just about physical fitness — it's about addressing the full scope of occupational stress and trauma that comes with the job.
If you're a fire service medical professional, EMS coordinator, or chief officer invested in the health of your personnel, Fire-Rescue Med 2026 is the conference you've been waiting for. Glendale's accessible location and excellent conference facilities make it easy to attend. Register early — this event consistently sells out.
