Submit Your Nomination for IAFC Fire Chief of the Year

Chantilly, Va. - The IAFC is now accepting nominations for IAFC Fire Chief of the Year through May 19. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service.

The IAFC presents the Fire Chief of the Year award in proud partnership with Pierce Manufacturing. The program’s media partner is FIRECHIEF.com.

All of a nominee's fire service activities and accomplishments will be considered; special emphasis will be placed on the period from 2016 through 2018. A nominee's command role at a major emergency incident, while relevant, will not be enough to place that individual into contention for the award.

For the purposes of this program, a volunteer fire chief is defined as one who earns his or her principal livelihood by some means other than serving as a fire chief, even if the position of chief carries some compensation. A career fire chief is defined as one who earns his or her principal livelihood as a fire chief.

Nomination Process
Nominations will be accepted through the online nomination form from any division, section or member of the IAFC. In addition, nominations will be accepted from members of any state association of fire chiefs and other designated fire service organizations. For a complete list of authorized nominating organizations and other award criteria information, visit the IAFC's Fire Chief of the Year webpage.

The 2019 nomination period closes May 19 at 11:59 PM ET. Winner and regret notifications will be issued in mid-June.

The winners will be announced Tuesday, August 6, and honored Thursday, August 8, during the general session at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta, Georgia.

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