International Association of Fire Chiefs

International Association of Fire Chiefs

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a network of more than 12,000 chief fire and emergency officers. [http://www.iafc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1 About the IAFF] "International Association of Fire Chiefs", Accessed July 1, 2007] The Association was established in 1873. The Executive Director is Mark W. Light. [ [http://www.fireengineering.com/display_article/294069/25/none/none/FYI/Mark-W.-Light-selected-as-IAFC-Executive-Director "Mark W. Light selected as IAFC Executive Director,"] "Fire Engineering", Accessed July 1, 2007.] [http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/News/IAFC-Has-New-Deputy-Executive-Director/46$55347 "IAFC Has New Deputy Executive Director,"] "Firehouse.com", June 29, 2007. Accessed July 1, 2007.] The Deputy Executive Director is Mary Beth Michos. It is based in Fairfax, Virginia.

Overview

Mission statement

trategic plan

The IAFC's strategic plan for 2007-2008 consists of six goals [ [http://www.iafc.org/associations/4685/files/downloads/DOC_DLS/IAFCstrategicPlan2007-08.pdf "IAFC Strategic Plan 2007-2008,"] "International Association of Fire Chiefs", Accessed June 25, 2008.]
# To be the leading voice on issues that impact fire-rescue and EMS services
# To educate fire, EMS and emergency services leaders on major issues andinitiatives
# To grow the IAFC
# To create and enhance alliances to serve as catalysts to improve public safety
# To identify, increase and diversify revenue sources and partnerships to ensureachievement of the IAFC’s mission and maintain financial stability
# To lead firefighter and life-safety initiatives that will limit life loss and injuriesof firefighters and civilians

EMS section

On Wednesday, April 20, 2005, Ricky G. Davidson, M.D., organizing founder of the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), was awarded the James O. Page Award for his years of support and service to the emergency medical services community. Under Dr. Davidson's guidance, the IAFC gained recognition for its leadership in EMS such as spearheading the national observance of EMS Week and starting annual IAFC-sponsored EMS conferences. [ [http://publicsafety.com/article/article.jsp?id=1518&siteSection=10 "Founder of IAFC EMS Section Receives James O. Page Award,"] "EMS Responder", April 20, 2005. Accessed July 1, 2007.]

National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System

The IAFC launched the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System August 12, 2005 at a press conference at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International conference in Denver, Colorado. [ [http://www.dps.state.mn.us/fmarshal/Response/NearMiss.htm "IAFC Launches Near-Miss Reporting System for the Fire Service,"] "Minnesota Department of Public Safety", Accessed July 1, 2007.]

References

External links

* [http://iafc.org/ International Association of Fire Chiefs]
* [http://washingtonfirechiefs.org/assets%5Cdept_1%5Cdocs%5CFormatted%20policies%2012%2011%2002.pdf IAFC Policy Statements]
* [http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/home.do National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System]


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