We offer levels of sponsorship opportunities to accommodate different budgets and marketing objectives. Our sponsorship levels include, Regular luncheon meetings and Symposiums. As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your products and services to a diverse group of fire service professionals from across the Chicago Metropolitan Area. For more information about sponsorship rates, or to reserve a sponsorship for any of our events in 2025, please download the letter for details.
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2025 Meeting & Event Dates
General Meetings
- September 4 – Fall Symposium
- October 2 – General Meeting
- November 6 – Board Elections
- December 4 – Induction/Holiday Luncheon
*General Meetings are held on Thursdays at Empress Banquet Hall in Addison unless otherwise stated.
Executive Board Meetings
- August 20, 2025
- September 17, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- December 17, 2025 – Location TBD
*Executive Board Meetings are held on Wednesdays at Aurelios’s Pizza in Addison unless otherwise stated.
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Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 8:00am-12:00pm
Fall Symposium
8:00-8:30 | Sign-in & Breakfast Buffet
8:30-11:45 | Program
Location:
The Empress 200 E. Lake St. Addison, IL
Cost:
$35 for attendees from agencies with a Metro Chiefs Member
$45 for other attendees
Presentations:
“Helmet & Headlines: Taking Command of Your Brand,” presented by Ashley Losch, Retired Captain & Division Chief from the Glendale (AZ) FD and Arizona Fire & Medical Authority. Ms. Losch uses her knowledge and experience as a Firefighter, Public Information Officer, and Social Media Manager to help fire departments and other organizations optimize their social media, improve their visibility, and identify gaps in their communications plans. A lively and entertaining presenter, Ms. Losch’s aim is to teach organizations how to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of multimedia communications.
“Addison Truck Explosion Report.” During the morning of Saturday, May 24, 2025, a box truck containing a propane tank exploded while driving down North Wood Dale Road in Addison, damaging several homes and non-critically injuring the truck’s driver. Addison Fire Protection District Fire Chief Brock Herion and Deputy Chief Chris Mansfield will provide an overview of the incident, their department’s response, information on the cause, and lessons learned.
“Illinois Fire Service Institute Update.” IFSI Director James Keiken will provide an update on happenings at the Institute, including new offerings being developed and the status of some of the research projects currently in-progress.
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Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association of Illinois Sergeant-at-Arms
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