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The Annual CCFS Campus Fire & Life Safety Forum

Everything you need in one conference
+++ a tour of the Football Stadium - and MORE. 

You don't want to miss this event.

November 9 - 12, 2026 | College Station, Texas | Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center

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Join us at Texas A&M for the Annual Campus Fire & Life Safety Forum
what a great place for safety professionals, campus leaders, and industry experts to come together to learn, connect, and lead.
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More than a Campus Fire and Life Safety Conference – it’s Family!

When we get together at the CCFS Forum it’s more like family coming together.  We bring our problems from campus and trade solutions to help each other.  When we talk, network, learn from each other's experience, learn from industry experts, or just relax and share great food with other members – we create a bond that will last beyond a career.  We come away with ideas, we are updated on new technology and codes from exhibitors and experts, and we come away realizing that many of us share the same issues on campus ... that's the bond ... we are all part of the same family with the passion and dedication to save lives.


Agenda at a quick glance! 

Education • Networking • Management & ITM Tracks and More

  • Monday: To be determined (ITM Track)
  • Tuesday: Opening Welcome, Honor Guard & Texas Fire Officials, Keynote, Technology and Networking with Exhibit Tables and Speed Networking Tables throughout the day, Presentations and Breakouts, Presidents Reception in the Press Box ... Sponsored by Johnson Controls. 
  • Wednesday:  Town Hall Meeting, General and Break Out sessions: Choices between Management and/or Inspection,Testing and Maintenance ITM Track, Walking Tour of Kyle Field.
  • Thursday: More Presentations & Breakout, Member Luncheon and Meeting, Merch Raffle – Prizes & Giveaways! Plus we're working on a special bus tour of TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field Thursday afternoon.
  • Home Game over the weekend we're working on more - and we'll fill you in soon!!!!!

Speaker Lineup! 

Keynote Speaker: COL Michael E. Fossum ’80, USAFR (Ret.)

Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG)
Vice President, Texas A&M University
Superintendent, Texas A&M Maritime Academy (TAMMA)

Michael E. Fossum '80 currently serves as a Vice President of Texas A&M University, the Chief Operating Officer of the Galveston Campus, and the Superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy. Fossum joined Texas A&M following his retirement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Johnson Space Center in 2017.

"Fossum is a veteran of three space flights with 194 days in space and 48 hours in seven spacewalks during his 19 years as an astronaut."

During his last mission in 2011, Fossum served as the Commander of the International Space Station. He has logged over 2,000 hours in 35 different aircraft throughout the course of his career. Fossum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in 1980. He is also a graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School and has earned Master of Science degrees in Systems Engineering and Space Science.

Fossum was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and grew up in McAllen, Texas. He is married to his Aggie sweetheart, the former Melanie J. London '80. They have four children and nine grandchildren. He enjoys family and outdoor activities. Fossum has been a lifelong supporter and volunteer in the Scouting program.

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Management and Tech/ITM Track Presentations will be announced shortly 
Track 1 - Management | Track 2 - Inspection, Testing and Maintenance