IAFC, 1-800-BOARDUP Announce Chief’s Edge Scholarship Winners

The scholarships include complimentary registration for the Chief’s Edge leadership program on Tuesday, August 7, and all-access registration for FRI. The 2018 scholarship winners are:

• Chief Kelli Flermoen, Minot (North Dakota) Fire Department
• Battalion Chief Zina Gresham, DeKalb County (Georgia) Fire Rescue
• Assistant Chief Stephanie Harpring, Thornton (Colorado) Fire Department
• Battalion Chief Marci Stone, Roanoke (Virginia) Fire-EMS
• Assistant Chief Sarah McCrea, Las Vegas (Nevada) Fire & Rescue

FRI, the annual conference and expo of the IAFC, provides senior-level leadership training to fire chiefs. As an organization, the IAFC represents the world's leading experts in the first responder community.

Chief's Edge is an intense seminar which takes a fresh look at leadership principles, fosters extensive peer-to-peer interaction, and provides the practical skills needed to become a more effective leader. Participants will:

• Establish an invaluable network of peers
• Learn proven leadership techniques for success
• Discover valuable and practical real-world knowledge
• Develop new skills that enable you to lead strategically
• Improve your ability to navigate challenging situations

“We’re deeply honored and excited to partner with the IAFC by offering these scholarships,” says 1-800-BOARDUP marketing and communication director, Audrey Aviles. “It’s a privilege to come alongside IAFC’s vision and program goals by giving the winners an opportunity to represent their communities and departments, as well as be a part of this valuable development experience.”

For more information, please contact Audrey Aviles, director of marketing and communication, at 904-758-8000 ext.1141 or audreyaviles@1-800BOARDUP.com