FFC Annual Conference 2026
October 23-29, 2026
Pre-Conference
October 23-25, 2026
The 2026 Annual Conference of the Federation of Fire Chaplains will be held near Nashville, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs
We encourage you to choose our host hotel
The Room Rate is $189.00 per night.
Please note this does not include taxes
This room rate is only available October 19-29, 2026
1 (866) 994-9922
Online Hotel Registration
Staying at the host hotel not only makes EVERYTHING much easier for you, it also helps FFC and our host team who depend on room bookings to defray our overall costs
Pre-Conference Training
October 23-25, 2026
Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy
October 24-25, 2026
Advanced Chaplaincy Classes
Ministry of Presence
October 24-25, 2026
Instructor: Jim Lewis
Faith and Spiritual Development
October 24, 2026 ONLY
Instructor Rebecca Brown
Chaplaincy in the 21st Century
October 24-25, 2026
Instructor: TBA
Family in Crisis and Attaining Wellness
This 16 Hour class has two parts
Public Safety Family Advocacy
A Holistic Approach to Public Safety Wellness Programs
October 24-25, 2026
Instructor: TBA
FFC Instructor Workshop
Friday, October 23, 2026
Instructors: Keith Smith
Members of the Board
Only Open to FFC Members who hold an Advanced Studies Certificate.
This one-day workshop is designed for those interested in becoming FFC Instructors and is also required every five years for current instructors.
Requirements:
- Current Member in Good Standing
- Minimum of 5 consecutive years of FFC membership
- Received the FFC Advanced Studies Certificate
Approval Required:Contact either of the following to participate:
Keith Smith: kwsmith46@sbcglobal.netJimmie Duncan: ffc.chaplain@gmail.com
The General Conference will begin on Sunday evening,
October 25, 2026, with the "Tired Travelers" reception.
Following the Opening ceremonies, Monday, October 26, the attendee will have the opportunity for 16 hours of additional training on topics selected by the host chaplains.
Prices increase after August 31, 2026
Be Sure to Register Early
The Spouse Program is an additional $175.00.
If your spouse would like to participate, make sure you click the box on the Registration form and add their name.
PLEASE NOTE: Conference Pricing reflects a discount for Members.
To get the FFC Member discount You must become a Member Before August 1, 2026
(If interested, please contact the office for additional information or follow the membership links on the Home page)
Special Instructions for Canadians
Please register and indicate that you are from Canada in the Notes area of the Registration form.
Do not pay when you register.
We will send you payment information to pay with Canadian dollars.
CANCELLATIONS
To cancel your registration,
you must contact the office:
email (ffc.chaplain@gmail.com)
phone (469-955-1522)
If registration is cancelled after September 15, 2024,
you may be subject to a charge.
Transportation
The closest airport is Nashville Airport
Information Concerning transportation from Nashville Airport to the Conference Hotel will be posted when the details are finalized.
Attendees who are flying should contact Chaplain Pat Woodmansee at PWoodmansee7@gmail.com with:
- Flight information both into and out of Nashville.
- Please provide a mobile phone number and your email
- TFFC will provide all transportation between the airport and hotel from Thursday, 22 October - Friday, 30 October — as long as this is pre-registered with us.
Our Local Host:
Chaplain Gwen Noe
email
FFC Office
Jimmie Duncan, Executive Director
Office: (469) 503-1566
Mobile: (469) 955-1522
email
Keith Smith, Director of Training
Mobile: (817) 480-5618
email