Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar registration now open

Deadline to register is Dec. 2

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Join Cal Cities in Monterey Dec. 9-10 for the 2026 Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar. Designed for fire service leaders — including fire chiefs, battalion chiefs, senior command staff, and union leadership — the seminar offers sessions on community risk reduction, liability and risk reduction, Zone Zero, behavioral health calls, and more!

Registration and hotel information 

Registration for the full seminar starts at $500 for city officials from any Cal Cities member city. Registration includes admission to all educational sessions, seminar meals, and admission to the Wednesday evening reception. The deadline to register online is Wednesday, Dec. 2. After that, officials may register on-site if space is available. 

The 2026 Fire Chiefs Seminar will be at the Monterey Plaza Hotel. A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a reduced rate for conference attendees who register before Tuesday, Nov. 17. Discounted hotel rooms often sell out early, so advance registration is encouraged.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For questions, please contact Exposition Sales and Event Sponsorship Manager Amy Wade. For registration questions, please contact Registrar Megan Dunn. For program questions, please contact Event Program Manager Erin Wylder.

In advance of the seminar, please review Cal Cities' event and meeting policies.