Join us in Columbus!
July 13-16, 2026 - Easton Town Center
The Officer Development Conference, hosted by the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association, gathers over 500 fire service professionals for leadership training and professional development. The event features interactive skills workshops, a vendor expo, valuable networking opportunities, and over 20 expert speakers delivering insights on leadership, culture, and industry innovation.
Experience the Future of Mobile Healthcare in Columbus
Stop by the Frazer booth at ODC ’26 to see how we are redefining emergency medical transport. Frazer’s custom emergency vehicles provide fire departments with reliable, durable, and highly efficient fleets. Their advanced power systems and low-maintenance designs ensure uptime, performance, and safety.
Engaging Sessions
100+
Exhibitors
Attendees
OUR ONSITE TEAM
Come Meet Our EMS Experts
Tina York
Account Executive
Tina York has more than 30 years of EMS experience spanning ambulance services, air medical transport, and both clinical and non-clinical hospital operations. Her extensive background in the field includes serving as the EMS Relations Director at HCA Midwest Health in Kansas City and working at KCFD/MAST prior to that.
She recently joined Frazer in February 2026 as the Account Executive for the Midwest territory, covering Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Having spent a few decades working directly within emergency medical services, she is highly dedicated to utilizing custom mobile healthcare configurations and innovations to impact lives and effectively meet the unique field needs of EMS personnel.
Herb Brady
Account Executive
Herb began his fire and EMS career in 1982 as a Firefighter/EMT in Atascocita, Texas, and became a Paramedic in 1984. During his 44-year career, he has served as a Fire Chief, CEO, EMS System Design Consultant, and is currently an Account Executive with Frazer, where he works with EMS agencies nationwide to improve ambulance design, safety, and operational effectiveness.
When he’s not working, Herb enjoys skiing, mountaineering, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and their many rescue animals.
Book a meeting with our experts
Our Location
Finding Frazer
Track us down at booth 47 in the main interior exhibit hall. See map for details.
You can also see us at exterior space 10.
Talk to our resident EMS experts about the exciting new partnerships and products we have available for our mobile healthcare suite of solutions.
The Goal
Empowering Fire Leaders
Our goal at the Officer Development Conference (ODC 2026) in Columbus is to connect with dedicated fire and EMS leaders, mid-level supervisors, and senior command staff who are actively shaping the future of Ohio’s fire service
The Outlook
Solving Modern Challenges
As the fire and emergency services landscape evolves, so must the command strategies and training environments where your personnel learn to lead. We are excited to engage with the dynamic speakers, frontline innovators, and national experts sharing their clinical and tactical perspectives across ODC 2026
FAQ
Who should attend ODC 2026 in Columbus?
The conference is tailored for Ohio fire chiefs, senior command staff, mid-level supervisors, and shift or company officers
. It is ideal for individuals looking to improve their departments, advance their careers, and connect with other fire and EMS leaders .
What is the conference format and schedule?
ODC 2026 takes place from July 13–16, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton
. The format features dozens of educational breakout sessions, skills workshops, keynote presentations, networking events, and an interactive vendor expo .
What will I learn at ODC 2026 in Columbus?
You will learn from an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, frontline innovators, and 22 expert presenters
. The event also features insights from U.S. Fire Administrators and nationally recognized fire and emergency service experts .
Who will I learn from at this event?
You’ll learn from nationally recognized faculty, including EMS physicians and medical directors, experienced EMS educators, and operational leaders with real-world system experience.