2025 56th FPOA Conference in Penticton, BC
April 5 – 6 Pre-Conference Course at Penticton firehall (dates and course to be confirmed)
April 7 – 9 Main Conference at Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton BC
Conference schedule (note: this is a working schedule and is subject to change)
April 7th – Banquet dinner featuring performer Ryan Michael
April 8th – Vendor lunch – registration information
2025 Accommodation Details:
Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton BC
Call 1-800-663-9400 or email lakeside@rpbhotels.com before March 7, 2025 and identify as member of FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION OF BC to receive special guestroom rate. All rooms must be guaranteed with credit card.
Guestroom rates:
Main Building: Double Queen Guestrooms start at $186
West Wing: West Wing King Guestrooms start at $233
Room rates based on single/double occupancy, are net, non-commissionable and subject to applicable taxes. Specific room types are subject to availabililty at the time of booking.
Parking is $20 + GST/day per vehicle for in house guests
2026 57th Conference Location:
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort, Parksville BC
Pre-Conference Course: TBD
Date TBD
Main Conference Dates:
Mon. May 4th – Wed. May 6th, 2026
Vendor Tradeshow
The annual FPOA conference brings together over 100 delegates from fire departments of all sizes and compositions from across western Canada. The main conference features an annual Vendors tradeshow to promote products and services that support fire prevention efforts. Check back here for updates and email admin@fpoa.bc.ca to get on the list for 2025 and/or 2026.