Do you want to be more involved in your association and help shape the future direction of the IAFC?
The IAFC President is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on IAFC committees immediately. Committee members are subject matter experts who gather critical information, produce reports and recommendations, and provide guidance to the IAFC Board of Directors. Committee members are expected to attend their respective committee meetings at Fire-Rescue International every year.
How to Apply
The IAFC currently has openings on the following committees:
Communications
The Communications Committee focuses on wireless communication issues that affect the U.S. fire service and public safety.
Contact Ken LaSala with questions.
Emergency Management
The Emergency Management Committee is responsible for addressing issues of mutual aid and providing state-to-state coordination and oversight to the interstate and mutual-aid system’s projects.
Contact Amber Wells with questions.
Hazardous Materials
The Hazardous Materials Committee serves as the IAFC's subject matter experts on hazardous materials and dangerous goods.
Contact John Woulfe with questions.
Terrorism and Homeland Security
The Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee provides guidance to the IAFC and policymakers about how to prepare for the next terrorist attack.
Contact Ken LaSala with questions.
Urban Search and Rescue
The Urban Search and Rescue Committee addresses issues and provides resources faced by federal, state and local urban search and rescue teams.
Contact Ken LaSala with questions.
Inclusivity Statement
The IAFC is committed to equal opportunity. Our goal is to be a diverse organization that is representative, at all levels, of the communities that we serve. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our committees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit talented people with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. While all committee selections are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs, the IAFC does not discriminate in committee selections. We welcome applications from all members regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.