Building the Leader Within

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Chiefs

Chart a new path.

You're at the top. It's now time to take action and set your course. The IAFC connects you with fellow chiefs for inspiration, ideas and support.

Professional Development

Executive-level leadership program focuses on topics including critical and strategic thinking, legislation, succession planning and community relations
Small-group, cohort-style learning provides a confidential setting to collaborate and solve current problems
Specialty conferences

Resources

Policies, SOPs, SOGs and MOUs on topics like capital improvements and recovering costs
Out-of-the-box perspectives on leadership and management from nationally acclaimed business media
Webinars, podcasts, videos and articles offering tips on all aspects of department administration

Collaboration

Members-only online community - KnowledgeNet
Special interest sections
Connect locally through your IAFC division

Membership for Chiefs

You're eligible for full (regular) membership. Join today!
If you serve a community of less than 10,000, your department is eligible for a small community membership.

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Chief Officers

Keep all those balls in the air.

You have the challenge of juggling the day-to-day while focusing on the overall operations and well-being of your crew. Let the IAFC provide the guidance and support you need.

Education

Officer development program focuses on topics including incident management, succession planning, and applying data and research to the fire ground
IAFC Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP)
Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) is a residency program providing training needed to reach the next level of leadership
Specialty conferences

Resources

Policies, SOPs, SOGs and MOUs on topics like code inspection and enforcement, accreditation, sharing equipment with a neighboring district and using personally-owned vehicles
Webinars, podcasts, videos and articles offering quick perspectives on collective bargaining, using fire dynamics research, crew recognition and unmanned aerial systems
Research on topics such as firefighter health and structural collapse fire tests

Collaboration

Members-only online community - KnowledgeNet
Mentoring opportunities to share your experience and/or learn from others
Special interest sections
Connect locally with your IAFC division

Membership for Chief Officers

You're eligible for full (regular) membership. Join today!
If you have 2 (crossed) or 3 bugles, you're also eligible for basic membership starting at $103.
If you serve a community of less than 10,000, your department is eligible for a small community membership.

Company Officers

Front-line leadership. Company officers in front of apparatus

Making that transition from buddy to boss is a challenge and opportunity. We're committed to building leaders at all levels. That starts with you, the company officer.

Education

Company officer leadership program offers three phases of learning
Specialty conferences
Online training on topics such as new tactics for structural firefighting, creating a culture of safety and the benefits of credentialing

Resources

Policies, SOPs, SOGs and MOUs for codes of conduct, PPE care, drone usage and roadway incident safety
Research studies on issues including emergency communication strategies for buildings and chemical exposure during firefighting
Webinars, podcasts and videos about managing conflict, addressing bullying, cancer risks, fire prevention