McLean, VA – The IAFC and the Motorola Solutions Foundation have announced the names of those selected to participate in the 2025 Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI). This is the 13th year the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided the IAFC with a grant to fund the program.
The Fire Service Development Institute is a year-long leadership development program created by the IAFC to provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools and training they need for a strong, successful tenure.
Throughout the year, the cohort will meet in person three times for intensive, all-day sessions focused on the core principles and skills of fire service leadership. Between sessions, they will communicate regularly, share information, and learn together through an online community hosted on the IAFC website. They will also attend the Fire-Rescue International conference in Orlando, FL, this August. FSEDI cohort 2025 will meet for their first on-site session at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA, on March 15-21.
Since its inception, FSEDI has been considered one of the premier educational programs for individuals seeking to become successful chiefs and develop the next generation of national and international fire service leaders. Those accepted into the 2025 program are:
- Chief Digna Abello (Miami Beach FD, FL)
- Chief Christopher (Chris) Anderson (Hanover Co. Fire & EMS, VA)
- Division Chief Stephan Aseltine (West Metro Fire Protection District, CO)
- Deputy Chief Cortonio (Corey) Beals (Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Services, NS)
- Deputy Chief Michael Beard (Indianapolis FD, IN)
- Deputy Chief Dominick Brown (Oklahoma City Fire Dept., OK)
- Deputy Chief Charlie Butterfield (Meridan Fire Dept., ID)
- Deputy Chief Bryan Carr (Livermore Pleasanton Fire Dept., CA)
- Deputy Chief Dwayne Church (Greensboro Fire Dept., NC)
- Assistant Chief Mickey Folsom (Columbia Fire Dept., SC)
- Assistant Chief Steven Hall, Jr. (Richmond Fire Dept., VA)
- Assistant Chief Gary (Joey) Harris (Lexington Fire Dept., KY)
- Division Chief Baryic Hunter (Orange Co Fire Authority, CA)
- Division Chief Kevin Joles (Olathe FD, KS)
- Deputy Chief Stephan Lindsey (Palo Alto, CA)
- Deputy Chief James (Jimmy) McClelland, Jr. (Prince George's Co. Fire EMS, MD)
- Deputy Chief Tremayne McMurray (DeKalb Co. Fire Rescue, GA)
- Chief Del Ortiz (Newark FD, NJ)
- Deputy Chief Nicole Pickrell (Loudoun Co. Fire Rescue, VA)
- Assistant Chief Jason Serrano (San Bernardino Co. Fire Protection District, CA)
- Chief Joseph Sherrell (Bixby Fire Dept., OK)
- Chief Derek Silva (Providence Fire Dept., RI)
- Deputy Chief Peter Skeris (Charlotte Fire Dept., NC)
- Deputy Chief Jennifer Smith (New Hanover Co. FR, NC)
- Division Chief Michael Walker (Boise Fire Dept., ID)
- Assistant Chief John Walser (Fairfax Co. Fire-Rescue, VA)
- Deputy Chief Matt Weller (South Metro Fire-Rescue, CO)
- Deputy Chief Khalilah Yancey (Baltimore City FD, MD)
About FSEDI
The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) is a program developed by the IAFC and funded by a grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation to provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have a successful and productive tenure. After individuals complete their yearlong program, they remain active members of FSEDI as part of an alumni of previous program members.
About Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to give back to the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships, and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation funds public safety, disaster relief, employee giving, and education, especially science, technology, engineering, and math programming. Please visit the Motorola Solutions corporate and foundation giving for more information.