Generally held in July or August, the summer convention and meeting generally focuses on the “Fire trucks, Family, and Fun” aspects of the organization. Hosted by a local chapter each year, this three or four-day event, features a wide variety of daily bus trips, and evening meetings and seminars.
The summer event concludes with a large fire apparatus show and “muster” (attracting upwards 100 pieces of new and antique fire apparatus) and evening banquet.
This is also various working meetings, needed to conduct the business of the organization and an opportunity for members, and designated representatives from the local chapters, also encouraged to share feedback with the board.