Hosted by the NIAFPD in conjunction with the IAFPD, the IFCA, and various other Illinois fire service organizations this annual event brings together trustees, fire chiefs and legislators from  throughout the state to discuss issues in a relaxed social setting. Our collective goal is to share a common theme amongst the three fire service organizations and to promote fair legislation on our behalf. This event is held in Springfield in the spring.

An annual educational conference for trustees, commissioners, chief officers, administrative staff, pension fund board members is held annually. During the annual conference members gather to exchange ideas and information. In addition, very informative programs are presented that are designed to help all fire districts, whether they be volunteer, paid or part paid. Topics have included: tax levy and budgets, legal updates, the legal process, labor contracts, promotional process, investing funds, and fiduciary responsibilities. The conference is where members can share ideas with their peers. This conference is held in the winter on a Friday through Saturday. Trustees earn more than three CEU hours which is required annually for those trustees who have completed the 3 part Advanced Trustee Training Program.  Pension Board members can earn their 16 CEU by attending the entire conference.

The NIAFPD is a member of the Illinois Fire Services Association and participates in the Annual Legislative Summit. At the summit proposed legislation agreed by all members is passed onto the Illinois Fire Caucus ​for legislative consideration.

​NIAFPD membership meetings are held in conjunction with the annual conference and annual fall seminar.  During the conference the membership meeting is held on Saturday morning.