The Western Division of the IAFC endorses Chief John deHooge for IAFC 2nd Vice President

author:Western Fire Chiefs Association
published:5/02/2012
WFCA President Jim Critchley, Chief of the Tucson, Arizona fire department announces the endorsement of Chief John deHooge, Ottawa Canada for the IAFC 2nd Vice President 2012. Chief Critchley stated that "Chief deHooge's broad experience in managing large and combination fire departments plus his extensive experience serving the IAFC in a variety of roles clearly make Chief deHooge the candidate of choice. The Western Fire Chiefs urge our colleagues to vote for Chief deHooge". read more

The Missouri Valley Division of the IAFC Board of Directors Endorses Chief John deHooge for IAFC 2nd Vice President

author:Missouri Valley Division of the IAFC
published:5/01/2012
Missouri Valley Division President Sandy Schiess, Chief of the Independence, Missouri Fire Department announces the endorsement of Chief John deHooge, Ottawa Canada, for the IAFC 2nd Vice President 2012. The Board of Directors endorsed Chief deHooge for 2nd VP of the IAFC 2012 at their winter board meeting. The Board voted for the endorsement during the winter meeting as the electronic election will be closed prior to its annual conference. read more

New England Division of the IAFC Board Endorses Chief John deHooge for IAFC 2nd Vice President

author:New England Division of the IAFC
published:3/27/2012
Please join all of us in supporting Chief John deHooge’s candidacy for IAFC 2nd Vice President. John has been a great friend and neighbor of the New England Division and we are excited to be able to endorse him. His platform is solid and sincere. He will lead by looking for opportunities. He will stay connected to the Association and its members. Most importantly, he will guide the IAFC to become a stronger organization, globally. read more

Western Fire Chiefs Association Holds 2012 President's Forum

author:Jim Critchley, WFCA President
published:3/23/2012
The 8th Annual Western Fire Chiefs President’s Forum was held in Seattle, WA, on March 22 and 23, 2012. The purpose of the Forum is to bring Executive Officers of the 11 Western States and Territories together to discuss common issues and to work toward better communication, coordination, and vertical integration of the 11 western states/territories, WFCA and IAFC. read more

Nation's Leading Speakers to Present at the EDIAFC 85th Annual Conference May 31 - June 2 in Trevose, PA

author:Eastern Division of the IAFC
published:3/12/2012
On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors of the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, I would like to invite you to the 85th annual Eastern Division Conference May 31 to June 2, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Trevose, PA. We believe we have done a fabulous job of assembling a noteworthy conference for our members. We have a wonderful line up of top educational programs with some of our nation's leading speakers. read more

EDIAFC Board Votes to Endorse Chief John deHooge as IAFC 2nd Vice President

author:Eastern Division of the IAFC
published:3/06/2012
At the meeting of the Eastern Division of the IAFC Board of Directors, held March 3, 2012, the Eastern Division Board of Directors voted to endorse Chief John deHooge of the Canadian Division for the office of 2nd Vice President of the IAFC in 2012. read more

What's Your Smoke Alarm Education & Safety Program?

author:The International Association of Fire Chiefs
published:2/22/2012
The IAFC and its Fire & Life Safety section seek your participation in an important initiative to support smoke alarm education and safety programs. Your responses to this brief survey will be used in developing an online tool kit for fire chiefs, fire officials, and public fire educators to raise awareness within their departments and communities about the different types of residential smoke alarms, recommendations on where to place alarms based on different features, and how alarms react to normal conditions in the home and the early stages of fire development. read more

The Southwestern Division of the IAFC endorses Chief G. Keith Bryant for IAFC 2nd Vice President

author:Southwestern Division of the IAFC
published:2/12/2012
SWD President James Fullingim, announces the endorsement of Oklahoma City Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant for IAFC 2nd Vice President. Chief Bryant is a 30-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Fire Department and has served as fire chief for the past seven years. He has been a member of the IAFC for many years and been involved with the Safety, Health and Survival Section’s Task Force on Medical Evaluations and a member of the Southwestern Division and Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association. read more

The Western Division of the IAFC endorses Chief John deHooge for IAFC 2nd Vice President

author:Western Fire Chiefs Association
published:2/07/2012
WFCA President Jim Critchley, Chief of the Tucson, Arizona fire department announces the endorsement of Chief John deHooge, Ottawa Canada for IAFC 2nd Vice President 2012. Chief Critchley stated that "Chief deHooge's broad experience in managing large and combination fire departments plus his extensive experience serving the IAFC in a variety of roles clearly make Chief deHooge the candidate of choice. The Western Fire Chiefs urge our colleagues to vote for Chief deHooge". read more

WFCA President encourages your attendance at the 43rd Annual Northwest Leadership Seminar

author:Jim Critchley, WFCA President
published:1/25/2012
On March 7-9, 2012, the Northwest Leadership Seminar will be held at the Red Lon Hotel on the River at Jantzen Beach in Portland, Oregon. I have attended this seminar for several years and I have experienced the quality of the presentations. This seminar is a great opportunity to gain some great knowledge and to self-reflect to see where I can improve or make changes in my management style. read more