Annual Meeting

We are happy to announce the upcoming 2024 Conference in Deadwood Dec. 6th, 7th, and 8th.

This years conference will be held at Cadillac Jacks in Deadwood SD again.  

Links will be active soon.  Please check back.

Click here to go to registration and vendor info page

Hello and welcome to the 2024 South Dakota Fire Chiefs Leadership Conference.  We are please to say we are back at Cadillac Jacks for another conference.  This year we have made a few schedule changes to open up more quality networking and social time for the attendees to get the most out of the conference.

Here are the links for rooms at SpringHill and Tru for those wanting to stay on site.  Due to circumstances the special priced rooms are only held until Nov. 1st so get on that as soon as you can.

Tru by Hilton

Tru by Hilton in Deadwood, SD is honored to host the guests of South Dakota Fire Chiefs Association.
Rates are valid starting December 6 through December 8, 2023.
Individuals may book their reservation at the group rate using the link below, online with the code SDFC, or can call our hotel directly at 605-571-1001 and request a reservation.
Rates and code are only valid for King Rooms and must be made prior to November 1, 2024 to receive the group rate.
The hotel allows individual cancellations without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival date.
Cancellation policy is enforced regardless of what automated emails or Hilton websites list.
Tru by Hilton Link

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Deadwood, SD is honored to host the guests of South Dakota Fire Chiefs Association.
Rates are valid starting December 6 through December 8, 2023.
Individuals may book their reservation at the group rate using the link below, online with the code FIRG, or can call our hotel directly at 605-559-1600 and request a reservation.
Rates and code are only valid for King Suites and must be made prior to November 1, 2024 to receive the group rate.
The hotel allows individual cancellations without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival date.
Cancellation policy is enforced regardless of what automated emails or Marriott websites list.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Link  

The conference will start Friday night, Dec. 6th with check in at 1700hrs.  a social hour and food will be provided and a slot tournament will be held on site again starting around 2000hrs.
Saturday the 7th we open up registration at 0800 and the conference kicks off at 0900.  2 breaks during the day will have snacks, and this year lunch on Saturday will be provided for all.  This will also have the vendors there with everyone so we can have some time to mingle there as well.  Saturday will conclude around 1700hrs and dinner and night time entertainment will be on your own.  Great time to continue to network.
Sunday will have breakfast at 0800, a beak snack provided, and then lunch for the meeting around noon.
Speakers and presenters are still being plugged into time slots but we have another full conference for education and leadership topics.  Two of the headliners are listed below with there bios.
We hope to see all of you here again, and bring a few new faces as well.  This is not just for chiefs, but also for up and comers in your organizations.