Big Wins at Station Design Conference, Here’s Where It’s Headed in 2027

The Station Design Conference, presented by Firehouse and OFFICER magazines and owned by EndeavorB2B, brought together top leaders in fire, law enforcement, and public safety officials in Reno, NV, May 18-20. With nearly 40 conference sessions and 100-plus exhibitors, the event delivered outstanding education, collaborative opportunities, and networking focused on the future in station design.

“Station Design Conference 2026 was once again a resounding success in Reno. The continued support of our speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors is the backbone of our ability to create an unparalleled environment where our attendees can gain the most essential information and industry knowledge around effective station design,” said Bill MacRae, vice president of EndeavorB2B’s Public Safety Group. “We are excited to announce our move to Orlando, FL, in 2027 and look forward to continuing to provide a vital learning and networking platform to help our attendees design the best fire, law enforcement and public safety facilites for their departments and communities.”  

Station Design Conference is the premier educational event dedicated to the efficient, effective, and future-ready design of fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities. Each year, department leaders, city managers, architects, and project teams come together to learn what it takes to plan, design, fund, and build stations that support operational excellence for decades to come. Sessions are led by the industry’s top architects, consultants, and experts who have designed hundreds of stations and bring deep experience in design trends, resiliency, community needs, funding, and more. 

Results of the 2026 post-event survey were excep onally strong with 98% of respondents reporting high satisfaction with the overall event, 100 percent highly rating the conference program, and 98 percent highly rating the quality of exhibitors and networking opportunities. Impressively, 100 percent of survey respondents would consider recommending the event to their colleagues.

Dates for Station Design Conference 2027 have been announced with 1-on-One Sessions taking place on May 17 and the Conference & Expo on May 18-20 at the Renaissance at SeaWorld in Orlando, FL. For more information, visit www.fhstationdesign.com.