PRESS RELEASE
ARLINGTON, Texas — A select group of the nation’s most respected fire service leaders will gather at the inaugural Fire Leadership Symposium, presented by All American Leadership (AAL) in proud partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum, in February 2026. The Symposium will convene in Arlington, Texas, against the powerful backdrop of the Museum — a setting dedicated to courage, integrity and service above self.
A different kind of conference, the Fire Leadership Symposium will focus not on tactics or technology, but rather on the human dimensions of leadership — culture, courage and purpose. The event is intentionally intimate, creating space for real conversation, connection and reflection on the values that define the fire service.
“This is about re-centering the fire service around what truly sustains it — character, trust and shared purpose,” said Rob Nielsen, CEO of All American Leadership. “The Medal of Honor Museum reminds us that the highest form of leadership is service. That’s the spirit this Symposium is built upon.”
Unlike traditional formats, the agenda will be shaped by the participants themselves. Attendees will determine session topics in advance, ensuring discussions are relevant, forward-thinking and owned by those in the room.
Featured national panelists
- Brian Fennessy, Fire Chief, Orange County Fire Authority — nationally recognized for visionary, people-first leadership across major metropolitan agencies
- Dan Munsey, Fire Chief, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District — known for driving data-informed decision-making and adaptive leadership
- Dustin Morrow, Fire Chief, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue — respected for his operational excellence and servant leadership
- Tim Sendelbach, Fire Chief, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority — a prominent national voice and former editor-in-chief of Firehouse and FireRescue magazines
Event details
- Check-in: Wednesday, Feb.18 at 3 p.m.
- Sessions: Thursday, Feb.19 (full day)
- Conclusion: Friday, Feb. 20 at 12 p.m.
- Conference hotel: Drury Hotel, Arlington, Texas
- Investment: $1,100 per attendee
- Registration: Click here to register
- Hotel booking: Book your room here
Attendance is limited to ensure meaningful engagement and connection among leaders.
“This will be a leadership experience unlike any other — intimate, purposeful and values-driven,” Nielsen added. “Our goal is to make this Symposium an enduring annual gathering where the fire service reflects, recharges and recommits to leading with integrity.”
About All American Leadership
All American Leadership (AAL) is a premier leadership development organization serving public safety, military and corporate leaders nationwide. AAL’s mission is to inspire, empower and challenge leaders to build high-performing cultures rooted in trust, purpose and accountability.
About the National Medal of Honor Museum
Located in Arlington, Texas, the National Medal of Honor Museum honors America’s most courageous heroes and serves as a national center for leadership and character education, inspiring future generations to lead with valor and humility.
Media contact:
- Rob Nielsen
- All American Leadership
- (708) 421-0162 | rnielsen@allamericanleadership.com
- www.allamericanleadership.com