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Milwaukee THE PLACE TO BE IN 2023

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IFBA 70th Anniversary Convention

AUGUST 14, 2023 - AUGUST 17, 2023

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Our Team

Our History

Our History

Our amazing Convention Planning Team of 14 Members of the Milwaukee Fire Bell Club are dedicated to insuring that you have a fabulous time in Milwaukee.

Meet the Team

Our History

Our History

Our History

The Milwaukee Fire Bell Club, a nonprofit  organization was formed back in 1947 to provide civilian support to the Milwaukee Fire Department. In 1953 it was instrumental in the founding of the International Fire Buff Associates.

Every 10 years, in honor of the founding of the IFBA, we host an anniversary convention. 

Our Mission

Our History

Our Mission

We focus on making the maximum positive experience for our convention attendees. Our club members and all volunteers, provide the driving force behind the success of the 2023 convention.

It’s almost here!

The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!

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Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Here's a drafted schedule of events to look forward too. 

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Convention FAQs

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Places to See in MKE

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Places to See in MKE

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Places to See in MKE

Milwaukee has so much to offer. Here are just a few places to visit while you enjoy your stay in Milwaukee. 

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Additional Information

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Schedule of Events

08/14/23

Opening Ceremony

9AM

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Double Tree Hotel

Event Details

08/14/23

Opening Ceremony

We invite you to join us for the Opening Ceremonies of the 70th Anniversary of the IFBA Convention. 

9AM

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10Am

Double Tree Hotel

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Your purchase of an ad in the program books will enable us to meet our goals and improve our service to local Fire Departments. Ads run from $10 for a business card size listing, $25 for a quarter page ad, $50 for a half page and $75 for a full page. Your ad purchase will help fund our mission.  Click the purchase button or use the QR code. 

All ads will be published in full color.

The inside back cover has been sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 The $149 per night rate is available three days before and three days after the convention. When registering you will be able to change the arriving and departing dates. 


 Yes, the convention committee realizes that all of us need some breaks, so we will have some times during the day for you to catch your breath, and every evening (except Thursday for the banquet) you will have time to yourself to relax, buff, enjoy each other’s company in the hospitality room, explore the downtown area (See Places to Visit below) , or enjoy a nice dinner. 


 We are currently working on finalizing our plans, so we plan to have the forms online no later than February 15, 2023. 


 Unfortunately, all Milwaukee downtown hotels do not provide airport shuttles anymore. There are shuttles available for ‘hire’. Uber/ Lift are other options. The Milwaukee Fire Bell Club will work out a plan to see if we can ‘shuttle’ guests as needed. (STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON THIS.) 


 It seems that the majority of downtown hotels have eliminated their swimming pools. While you can’t swim in it, the pool area has become a really nice sundeck. Lake Michigan is not far from the hotel and does have some beaches. The hotel does have a fitness center available for your use.  


 The Milwaukee Fire Department’s Local 215 Retiree’s Picnic will have some vendors at the site. We are planning on getting some vendors into the hotel. (STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFORMATION in our announcements.) 


If you already have an account follow the steps on your app to complete the transaction. If you'd prefer not to open an account you can still click on the purchase  button and complete your transaction online with a debit or credit card. 


Places to Visit

Meet our Convention planning Team

Vickie

Vickie

Vickie

* 2023 IFBA Convention Committee Chairperson 

* IFBA 2023 Second Vice President

MFBC Member Since 2013

Former IFBA President, Region 6 Vice President

Bill

Vickie

Vickie

* Advisory Committee

*Media / Website Committee

MFBC Member

Former IFBA Executive Vice President, President, Region 6 Vice President

Chuck

Chuck

Chuck

* Advisory Committee

MFBC Member Since 1984

Former IFBA President


Nick

Chuck

Chuck

* Advisory Committee

MFBC Member Since 1997

Meet the rest of our team

Bob

Ashley

Tanya

* 2023 IFBA Convention President

* Sponsors, Ad Book Committee

MFBC Member since 2001

Former IFBA Region 6 VP

Tanya

Ashley

Tanya

* Sponsors, Ad Book Committee

* Media / Website Committee

MFBC Member since 2020

Ashley

Ashley

Ashley

* Sponsors, Ad Book Committee

MFBC Member since 2018

Bob

Eddie

Ashley

* Sponsors, Ad Book Committee

MFBC Member Since 1986

Eddie

Eddie

Eddie

* Sponsors, Ad Book Committee

MFBC Member Since 2008

Tim

Eddie

Eddie

*Publicity Committee

MFBC Member Since 2018

Kristian

Kristian

Kristian

*Publicity Committee

MFBC Member Since 2015

Chris

Kristian

Kristian

*Treasurer

MFBC Member Since 1972

Gary

Kristian

Gary

*Fire Department Liaison

MFBC Member Since 2008

Retired Chief of Greendale FD

Ron

Ron

Gary

*Fire Department Liaison

MFBC Member Since 1998

Dan

Ron

Dan

*Fire Department Liaison

MFD Battalion Chief 

MFBC Member 1998

Can't wait to see you In 2023!

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