Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year. The nomination period will be open until June 5, 2015.
This award is presented by the IAFC in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing. Pierce has been a long-time supporter of excellence among fire service leaders. The award media sponsor is FIRE CHIEF.
The prestigious IAFC Fire Chief of the Year awards recognize one career and one volunteer fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to the public and contributions as a whole to the fire service. The awards will be presented this August in Atlanta during the general session at Fire-Rescue International (FRI), the IAFC’s annual conference.
Nominations will be accepted from any IAFC member or members of affiliated 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 IAFC greatly appreciates the support of Pierce Manufacturing and their unwavering commitment to leadership excellence in the fire and emergency service,” said Chief G. Keith Bryant, IAFC president and chairman of the board. “Fire Chief of the Year is an important opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions fire chiefs are making and hopefully inspire future leaders to achieve excellence.”
For more information, visit the IAFC's Fire Chief of the Year webpage or contact award coordinator Jim Philipps by email or at 703-537-4829.