Conference · Chicago, Illinois · Major show

Fire Rescue International

Fire Protection · Safety, Security · Public Services, Municipal Equipment

Official website
Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 13–17 Aug 2015
Last venueMcCormick PlaceChicago, Illinois · where the 2013 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 13–17 Aug 2015 at McCormick Place. Check the organiser's site: iafc.org. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
750in 2009, organiser's figure
Visitors
15,000in 2010, organiser's figure
Floor space
220,000 sqm.in 2009, organiser's figure
Editions on record
7first in 2009

About Fire Rescue International

Celebrate 140 years of leadership, education and dedication to the fire and emergency service at the IAFC’s Annual Conference and Expo. FRI brings top leaders from around the country together for:

• Higher education

• Networking and sharing experiences

• Marketplace solutions

• A forum for interaction that will enhance the future of the fire service

The FRI Expo is a welcoming destination for attendees and vendors, representing every facet of the fire and emergency service. Meet with company representatives eager to engage in conversation, learn about your current and future needs and showcase the best of what’s available in the marketplace.

From our listing of the 2013 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201513–17 Aug 2015McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
——
201413–17 Aug 2014McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
——
201313–17 Aug 2013McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
——
20121–4 Aug 2012Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado
——
201123–27 Aug 2011Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia
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201024–28 Aug 2010McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
—15,000
200925–29 Aug 2009Dalas Convention Center
Dallas, Texas
75015,000

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Fire Rescue International?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 13–17 Aug 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2013 edition was at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2009.

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