Aircraft Fire and Rescue Summit @ FDIC International
Elevate Your Expertise
April 21-22, 2026 | Indiana Convention Center
The ARFF Summit at FDIC International is where the Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting community comes together to exchange ideas, sharpen skills, and strengthen connections. This two-day program blends leadership dialogue, operational best practices, and peer networking to advance ARFF excellence at every level.
Designed specifically for fire service and airport leadership, the ARFF Summit brings together firefighters, chiefs, and airport directors from A, B, and C level airports to explore challenges, share solutions, and build relationships that extend well beyond FDIC.
Whether you oversee operations at a regional airport or manage response at a major hub, the ARFF Summit provides insights and strategies to support your mission of protecting lives, property, and aviation assets.
The Benefits of Attending
Address Organizational Barriers
Effective incident response relies heavily on strong relationships among all stakeholders. To ensure seamless coordination, it is essential to understand the roles and responsibilities of every organization that may be involved in an aircraft incident. As mandated by FAR Part 139, each certificated airport must have an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) that outlines specific duties for each responding department. Familiarizing yourself with your airport's AEP, identifying key players, and building relationships with them beforehand is crucial for efficient incident response.
Collaborative Problem Solving
Airport rescue and firefighting capabilities vary significantly worldwide, with each airport facing unique challenges and opportunities. Despite the rarity of aircraft incidents, they represent the highest potential risk, making safety for pilots and travelers our top priority. This summit provides a dynamic platform for experts to share insights, exchange innovative ideas, and learn from diverse experiences. Together, we can address challenges, leverage strengths, and enhance our Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) response to improve safety across the aviation industry.
Network with Peers
We put exceptional care into ensuring the individuals we gather are leaders in their departments that service, or manage, smaller regional airports. That means true interaction among peers. It means everyone is a decision-maker. And ultimately, it means the discussions are focused and the networking is unmatched.
Connect with Global Fire Protection Experts
At the core of this summit is the ARFFWG, a non-profit organization that has been championing aviation fire protection and prevention since 1990. Join us and become part of a network that spans the world, sharing insights and best practices to keep our skies safe.
Interested in Attending?
Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page; for questions, please contact Program Director Stephanie Gendron, Stephanie.Gendron@clarionevents.com.
Early Bird Rate (before 03/06/26): $225
Standard Rate (after 03/06/26): $250
FDIC Conference pass holders will receive a discount on Summit registration.