MID-WINTER CONFERENCE & EXPO
MWC 2025
NC Association of Fire Chiefs
January 28-31, 2025
Concord, NC
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SCHEDULE & EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Click below to view, or share the full conference schedule, and learn more about each workshop offered at MWC 2025! View the educational sessions description, presenter bio, time, location, and more!
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ATTENDEE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
REGISTER ONLINE BY JANUARY 10, 2025
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHECK-IN DESK
Based on Conference Center Capacity Guidelines
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
In-Person Registration Includes All Conference Sessions, Expo, and One Friday Lunch Buffet Ticket
Expo Only Pass & Banquet Tickets purchased separately
NCAFC Members: $150 (Join Now)
Non-Members: $200
COMPLIMENTARY SESSIONS
Complimentary Sessions are no cost to attend, however registration is required. These sessions include:
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Fire Marshal 101
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NC Fire Inspector Upgrade
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Chief 101 Upgrade
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Delivery Agency / School Directors Training
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Instructor Indoctrination Class
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Taking Care of Our Own
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Lessons Learned from a LODD
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L.E.A.D.
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Managing Risk w/the Vulnerability Asmt. Program
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Firefighter Retention Promotes Recruitment
Complimentary
ADDITIONAL LUNCH TICKETS
For Additional Tickets Only
One Ticket Included with Full Conference Registration
Already registered?
Call 1-888-50-CHIEF to add additional lunch tickets to your registration.
Additional Friday Lunch Buffet Tickets: $40
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHECK-IN DESK
Based on Conference Center Capacity Guidelines
BANQUET TICKETS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1-10-25, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.
ATTEND THE MWC 2025 EXPO
FREE and Open to the Public
Thursday, January 30th| 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Friday, January 31st | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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View the vendor directory
*Please note that exhibitors and sponsors are periodically updated on the directory leading up to the conference.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1-17-25, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Shotgun Start @11:00 AM
Rocky River Golf Club
6900 Bruton Smith Road
Concord, NC
(Just down the road from the Embassy Suites)
$55 Per Player
Mulligans $5 Each | Forward Tees $5 Each (Limit of 2 for each)
Four-Person Scramble (Best Ball) Format. Teams will be formed from a blind drawing the night before. The top three teams will be awarded prizes along with the Longest Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin winners.
Please note: You can pay the day of the tournament. While on-site registration will be available, pre-registration better assists us in tournament planning and team assignments in advance. Plan to arrive early to get signed in and to find your team.
Join Us for a Fun Round of Golf and Fellowship!
LOCATE ALL OF YOUR SESSION & EVENTS
BOOK YOUR HOTEL
The Embassy Suites Hotel & Concord Convention Center
5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW
Concord, North Carolina 28027
**NOTE: Limited Rooms Available
Call: 704-455-8200 (Use code NC Association of Fire Chiefs Mid-Winter Conference)
(Includes buffet breakfast each morning, Manager’s Reception each afternoon and in-room Internet Connection)
The Homewood Suites
7300 Scott Padgett Parkway
Concord, North Carolina 28027
Call: 919-313-3300 (Use code NC Association of Fire Chiefs for discount pricing before 1-7-25)
(Includes free hot breakfast each morning and in-room Internet Connection)
The Residence Inn
7601 Scott Padgett Parkway
Concord, North Carolina 28027
Call: 704-454-7862 (Use code 2025 NC Association of Fire Chiefs for discount pricing before 1-7-25)
(Includes free hot breakfast each morning and in-room Internet Connection)
PLAN YOUR FREE TIME
Schedule & Availability May Vary
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SPEEDWAY TOUR
The “Feel the Thrill Tour” includes a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. Visit the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, travel down pit road and take a picture in Victory Circle. The highlight of this one hour tour is a comfortable van ride around the super speedway where you will fell the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Additional information online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.
CONCORD MILLS MALL
Appropriately named the number one shopping destination in the Carolinas, Concord Mills Mall offers a variety of stores and activities for the family. Anchored by the Bass Pro Shop “The Mall” will offer an opportunity for some family time while “the chief” is at the conference. Additional information about featured locations, coupons and restaurants is available at www.concordmills.com.
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
From the down-home history of stock car racing to the legendary drivers and their race cars, we’ve packed in everything that’s great about NASCAR. Every time you visit, your sense will come to life by the sights and sounds throughout the spectacular NASCAR Hall of Fame. And with amazing artifacts, interactive exhibits, simulator rides and the ever-changing events at the High Octane Theater, you’ll always encounter something new at the Hall. More information at www.nascarhall.com.
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