Committees

IAFC Company Officer Committee Member Openings

The IAFC seeks members to be appointed to a newly-formed IAFC Company Officer Committee. President Al Gillespie established this committee to address company officer issues of interest and concern and to support leadership training and development of future chief officers.

If you are interested in being considered for appointment to this committee, please send your resume and a letter of interest to Joelle Fishkin by January 31. Preference will be given to members who are currently serving as company officers. In addition to appropriate work experience, the IAFC seeks to achieve geographic balance and diversity among committee members.

All committee members are expected to play an active role in committee activities and contribute to its mission. Committee members are expected to participate on monthly teleconferences and attend Fire-Rescue International 2012 in Denver. There will be no IAFC funding for travel to FRI. 

Please look for announcements in the next few months regarding additional committee appointments to replace committee members whose terms will be completed in August 2012.

Committee Membership and Structure

Each committee has a maximum of 12 members, including the chair. An appointment term is a three-year term. The president may extend the appointment for a second consecutive term, for a maximum potential of six years of service.  Under extreme circumstances, the president has the option to extend the term beyond the two terms, but not to exceed a third, three-year term. Appointments run from August to August and committee members are expected to attend their respective committee meeting at Fire-Rescue International every year. There are two types of committees, as well as other options to get involved.

Constitutional Committees

Constitutional committees are permanent committees established by the IAFC Constitution and Bylaws. Members serve on these committees by way of appointment by a division, appointment by the president or election. 

Ad-hoc Committees

Ad-hoc Committees are are at the discretion of the president. They perform a continuing function to the association by making policy recommendations to the IAFC Board of Directors, undertaking long-term assignments and otherwise carrying out the work of the association. Members are appointed to serve by the president. An ad-hoc committee chair may establish a temporary work groups or subcommittees to conduct specific research or complete a specific task for the committee.