Call for Candidates for the 2026 Company Officers Section Election
In preparation for the 2026 election, we are seeking candidates for four Board of Directors seats.
Election details and open seats
This year’s COS board election will fill four board member positions, each carrying a three-year term that will extend through Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2029.
The COS Board comprises various roles, including a chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer, and eight at-large board members, all elected by the section membership.
Eligibility and requirements for candidates
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be regular, basic, affiliate, or life members in good standing of both the IAFC and the COS.
Furthermore, they are expected to attend the annual meeting at Fire-Rescue International and participate in monthly conference calls.
Additional duties and qualifications are detailed in the Section Bylaws, Article 5, Section 4.
Prospective nominees are required to submit several pieces of information to Lieutenant Ryan Meigel rmeigel@westminsterco.gov and Battalion Chief Jesse Schilling jschilli@scgov.net, the COS Elections Committee Co-Chairs, by 11:59 PM (EST), March 15, 2026.
Required submission materials include::
- Candidate information (name, contact info, department or company)
- Statement of qualifications and intent (limited to 150 words and will be published on the online ballot)
- Brief professional biography
- Current resume
IAFC contact information for inquiries
For general inquiries regarding the election, interested parties can reach out via email at elections@iafc.org or contact 866-385-9110.