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Fire & Foliage October 17th, 2026 Sheraton Nashua NH<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What to Expect<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where the next level of the fire service shows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fire & Foliage brings together firefighters, leaders, and families for a one-of-a-kind experience built around growth, connection, and purpose. This is not a sit-back-and-listen conference. It is an environment designed to challenge you, connect you, and leave you better than when you walked in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From high-impact speakers to honest, unfiltered conversations, every piece of this event is built with intention. Add in a powerful roundtable experience for early registrants, and you are not just attending. You are stepping into something bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spots are limited. The standard is high.
The only question is whether you are ready to be in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make It More Than a Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fire & Foliage is designed to be more than a one-day event. It\u2019s an experience built around growth, connection, and time well spent both in and out of the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come for the training. Stay for everything else that comes with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday Night: The Roundtable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the first 50 attendees, the experience starts early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A smaller room. Real conversations. No surface-level discussion. This is where ideas are challenged, perspectives shift, and connections are built before the main event even begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not a lecture. It\u2019s a seat at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday: High-Impact, <\/strong>High-Quality <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday is built to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focused speakers. Real-world leadership. Conversations that actually translate back to your department. Every session is designed with intention so your time is respected, and your takeaway is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No filler. No wasted hours. Just value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Between the Lectures: The Conversations That Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the best parts of this event won\u2019t be on the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They happen in the hallways, between sessions, and around the room. This is where ideas are shared, relationships are built, and the fire service gets better one conversation at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bring Your People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is not just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring your spouse. Bring your family. Make a weekend out of it. While you\u2019re in the room, there are plenty of options nearby to explore, relax, and enjoy everything the area has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the day wraps up, you\u2019re not rushing home. You\u2019re right where everything is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay On-Site. Stay Connected.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Staying at the host hotel keeps you in the middle of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No driving back and forth. No missing out. Just easy access to everything, including the conversations and connections that continue after the sessions end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday Night: Keep It Going<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the sessions end, the experience doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s a casual social, grabbing a drink, or continuing conversations from the day, Saturday night is where the relationships built during the event really take shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Family-Friendly Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fire & Foliage is designed with more than just the attendee in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the conference is in session, the area offers a variety of family-friendly options including casual entertainment, outdoor spaces, and nearby attractions that make it easy to turn the day into something enjoyable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s a relaxed morning, an afternoon outing, or simply time spent together, there are plenty of ways to make this a weekend your whole family can be part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tickets are now on sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity is limited to maintain a high-quality experience. Early registrants will gain access to a small-group roundtable on Friday, October 16th, designed for deeper conversation and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We encourage you to secure your spot as soon as tickets become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Act now: the first 50 tickets get free access to the Live Friday night Kitchen Table <\/p><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Accommodations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To make your experience as seamless as possible, a discounted room block has been secured for Fire & Foliage attendees at the event venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying on-site keeps you close to all conference activities, including networking opportunities and the Friday night roundtable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Room block details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n