Election Announcement: 2025 FLSS Election
The Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is proud to announce the candidates for the 2025 FLSS Election. This election represents an opportunity to shape the future of fire and life safety leadership, with dedicated professionals vying for key positions.
Meet the 2025 FLSS Candidates
Positions and Candidates
International Director Candidate: Uncontested
- Michael O’Brian, Fire Chief, Brighton Area Fire Authority, Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer Candidate: Uncontested
- Shawn M. Hanson, Assistant Chief | Fire Marshal, Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, Naples, FL
At-Large Member Directors (Two Positions Available):
- Cortonio (Corey) Beals, Deputy Fire Chief, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Canada
- David E. Blenman, Fire Lieutenant, Baltimore County Fire Department, MD
- Chris Case, Fire Chief, Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
- Jeffrey Counts, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, City of Clayton – Fire Department, MO
- John Demyan, Fire Chief, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, Allentown, PA
- Todd M. Hutchinson, Chief, Lancaster City Bureau of Fire, PA
- Michael A. Long, Fire Marshal/Law Enforcement Officer, University of Louisville Department of Public Safety, KY
- Paul Radford, Deputy Chief, Idaho Falls, ID
- Raymond Allen Reynolds, Fire Chief, Nevada (IA) Fire Department, Missouri Valley Division
- Brian Russell, Fire Inspector II, Sedona Fire District, AZ
- Gage Schlice, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, CA
- Jason Tharp, Battalion Chief of Community Risk Reduction & Public Information Officer, Harris County ESD No. 48, TX
- Samuel Williams, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention & Risk Reduction, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, Canada
Members of the FLSS are encouraged to participate in this important election to select leaders who will guide the section in advancing fire and life safety initiatives, community risk reduction strategies, and firefighter safety.
Stay tuned for further details on voting procedures and deadlines. Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of fire and life safety leadership!
For board member duties and qualifications, please review the FLSS Bylaws.
For general election questions, email elections@iafc.org or phone 703-273-0911.