Oregon Fire Chiefs Association

09/01/2026

Cybersecurity is an increasingly important issue for fire service leaders. FireTechU is hosting a practical discussion designed specifically for fire chiefs, leadership, and decision-makers to better understand cybersecurity risks and make informed technology decisions.

September 9 | 10:00 AM Pacific

Register here: https://firetechu.dailydispatch.com/events/inside-the-firewall-navigating-cybersecurity-in-the-fire-service/

FireTechU presents a practical conversation on cybersecurity designed specifically for fire chiefs, leadership, and decision-makers navigating today’s increasingly complex technology environment. Cybersecurity conversations often become highly technical, leaving leadership caught between operational needs and risk concerns. This session is designed to help fire service leaders better engage in those conversations with confidence and clarity.

Register here: https://firetechu.dailydispatch.com/events/inside-the-firewall-navigating-cybersecurity-in-the-fire-service/

08/25/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑
Registration is now open for the 2027 Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS)!

Join fire service leaders from across the region for an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow through leadership-focused training and discussion.

View the 2027 seminar details and register today: https://nwleadershipseminar.com/

08/25/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌
Oregon Fire Chiefs Association is excited to share information about the new Oregon Certified Fire Executive Program, the inaugural program of the Oregon Fire Service Leadership Academy.

Designed for current and emerging chief-level leaders, this cohort-based program will provide 200 hours of executive leadership development.

Applications open in September 2026.

For program details, eligibility requirements, and the proposed class schedule, view the program flyer attached.

Watch for additional information from OFCA regarding the application and selection process.

08/20/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐅𝐂𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!
Thank you to everyone who has already renewed or joined the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association for the 2026–2027 membership year. Your continued support strengthens our association and the fire service across Oregon.

If you haven't renewed yet, there's still time! Memberships expired on June 30, and we invite you to continue being part of Oregon's statewide network of fire service professionals.

Whether you're a Fire Chief, Chief Officer, retired fire service leader, industry partner, or supporter of Oregon's fire service, your membership helps advance leadership, education, advocacy, and collaboration across the state.

Renew or join today: https://www.ofca.org/join-us

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬
Log in to your OFCA account to renew your membership.
Check your profile to see if you're enrolled in automatic renewal before renewing manually.

If you're on automatic renewal, your membership will renew automatically using the credit card on file. Be sure your payment information is up to date.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬
Joining is easy! Visit www.ofca.org/join-us to become part of the OFCA community.

If you have questions or need an invoice, contact us at [email protected] or (503) 298-5240.

Thank you for your commitment to strengthening Oregon's fire service. We look forward to another year of serving our members together.

08/18/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫
The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association is proud to partner with SAIF Corporation and the Boulder Crest Foundation to bring Struggle Well to Hood River Fire Department.

Join fellow fire service professionals for this impactful two-day training focused on resilience, stronger relationships, and practical strategies rooted in the science of Posttraumatic Growth.

October 26–27, 2026 - Hood River Fire Department & EMS Community Room

RSVP or learn more: Contact Lori Pluchinsky at [email protected] or call (520) 991-4584.

08/14/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧
The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association is proud to partner with SAIF Corporation and the Boulder Crest Foundation to bring Struggle Well to fire service professionals across Oregon this fall.

Struggle Well is a powerful two-day training built on the science of Posttraumatic Growth. Rather than simply surviving life's challenges, participants learn practical strategies to transform struggle into strength, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and continue serving their families, organizations, and communities with purpose.

Training opportunities are available:

September 15–16 – Clackamas Fire District #1, Clackamas
September 19–20 – Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, Cloverdale
October 15–16 – Ontario Fire & Rescue, Ontario
October 26–27 – Hood River Fire Department & EMS Community Room, Hood River
December 7–8 – Oregon State Fire Marshal
Week of August 24 (Date TBD) Salem Fire Department

RSVP or learn more: Contact Lori Pluchinsky at [email protected] or call (520) 991-4584.

08/12/2026

The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Spring Conference returns to Sunriver Resort in May 2027!

Join fire service leaders from across Oregon for three days of education, leadership development, networking, and collaboration.

𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Meadows Golf Course | Sunriver, Oregon

𝐎𝐅𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Wednesday, May 5 – Friday, May 7, 2027
Sunriver Resort
Registration: https://ofca.org/Annual-Conference

Planning to attend? The official Sunriver Resort room block is now open! Reserve your lodging early to secure your accommodations and begin planning your conference experience.

Reserve your lodging:
https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2027-05-03&chain=25042&child=0&config=GRP¤cy=USD&depart=2027-05-07&group=2J83BK&hotel=12321&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&rooms=1&theme=initialTheme

Conference registration, educational sessions, keynote speakers, and sponsor/exhibitor information will be announced in the coming months.

We look forward to seeing you in Sunriver!

08/11/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞
The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association is proud to partner with SAIF Corporation and the Boulder Crest Foundation to bring Struggle Well to Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District.

This two-day training helps firefighters and fire service professionals build resilience, strengthen relationships, and learn practical strategies to thrive through life's challenges.

September 19–20, 2026 - Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District

RSVP or learn more: Contact Lori Pluchinsky at [email protected] or call (520) 991-4584.

08/07/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬
The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association is proud to partner with SAIF Corporation and the Boulder Crest Foundation to bring Struggle Well to Clackamas Fire District #1.

Built on the science of Posttraumatic Growth, this two-day training provides firefighters and fire service professionals with practical tools to transform struggle into strength, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and continue serving with purpose.

September 15–16, 2026 - Clackamas Fire District #1

RSVP or learn more: Contact Lori Pluchinsky at [email protected] or call (520) 991-4584.