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IAFC Moving Forward: Lead. Educate. Serve.
Mary Beth MichosChief Administrative and Operations
Officer
History and Structure
• Founded in 1873― Result of The Great Chicago and Boston fires― 9th oldest association incorporated in the U.S.
• 12,000+ members; mostly in North America ― Company and Chief Officers
• Federation― 8 divisions (map)
― Membership includes national and regional affiliation
• 8 special interest sections • 11 working committees
Core Drivers
Past Learn
Tactical ToolsRegional
EquipmentChiefs Only
Annually
PresentLead Educate Serve
Leadership ToolsInternationalInformation All Officers
Daily
FutureLead Educate Serve
Leadership ToolsGlobal
Knowledge All Leaders
24/7
Relationships
Breaking (and Rebuilding) the Mold
• Taking success to next level• Injecting a breath of fresh air into
trusted methods – Customized Knowledge – Personalized Experience– Relevant Information
Breaking (and Rebuilding) the Mold
• Revitalizing Education Delivery– Addressing specific needs
• Regional offerings• Rank-specific education
– Leveraging technology• Audience participation technology• IAFC OnDemand
– Options for participation • In-person / online• National / regional
Breaking (and Rebuilding) the Mold
• Empowering Connections– neXus
• Peer-to-peer relationships• Public-private relationships• Best practices
– KnowlegeNet• Only IAFC members• All members • Discussion, blogs, document sharing
Presidential Priorities
• National advancements in technology and communication– D Block
• Global Outreach • Image of the Fire Service
Hot Legislative Issues
• Legislative– Funding of federal fire service programs– D Block– USFA roll in emergency support
function-4– Volunteer taxation issues
Global Fire Service Summit
• 13 leadership/chief’s organizations
• 15 countries represented• Identified common issues
– Communication– ICS– Self dispatch
• Commitment to continue
Look for the final report coming soon!
NFPA 72
• IAFC remains committed:– Reducing false alarms– Gaining effectiveness and
efficiency– Working collaboratively with
stakeholders
• Recent NFPA hearings in Richmond– 90 second verification – Duct detectors, supervisory– Raised water flow change
minimum
Next Steps:
Collation
Committee
process in early
2012
Final
membership
vote in June
2012
Next Steps:
Collation
Committee
process in early
2012
Final
membership
vote in June
2012
Cutting Edge Programs & Services
• OpsNetlink– Operations Chiefs – Weekly dossiers and discussion – Subscription-based
• Training for Regional Collaboration (TReC)– Regional coordination training– Based on preparedness Checklist and Guide– Online portal / in-person– Currently in beta-testing phase
Cutting Edge Programs & Services
• Mutual Aid– Continues to lead member interest
areas– New ideas in changing environment– IMIS program: 30 states up-and-running
• 8 more in exercise phase
– Go Teams– New publication: The MABAS Success
Story
Continuing Resources for Tough Times
• Labor-Management Initiative• Chief in Crisis• Continued focus on economic impact
resources / discussion– Efficiency issues– Mutual aid issues– Consolidation debate
• Advocating for federal support and funding
Moving IAFC and Members Forward
• Knowledge, not just information• Agile• Technology as an effective tool • Focus on efficiency and effectiveness• Build on tradition, embrace the
future• Continually trusted