The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Fire Chiefs) is a trusted executive community for leaders of the world’s largest metropolitan fire and emergency service organizations. In partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Metro brings together senior fire service leaders to share expertise, strengthen relationships, and address the complex challenges facing major metropolitan departments.
Our Mission
The mission of Metro Fire Chiefs is to ensure the highest level of quality fire, EMS, and specialized services in metropolitan communities through leadership, action, and partnerships with government and non-government organizations.
Metro provides a collaborative environment where fire service executives can exchange ideas, learn from one another, and work together to advance public safety and the fire service.
Leadership Through Collaboration
Metro Fire Chiefs promotes a culture built around respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and education. Members share knowledge and experience to improve fire and emergency medical services, strengthen firefighter and community safety, and prepare their organizations for emerging challenges.
Through its relationships with the IAFC, NFPA, research organizations, universities, and other partners, Metro also helps connect fire service leadership with research, technology, data, and innovation that can improve metropolitan emergency services.
Leadership That Reaches Beyond Borders
Metro Fire Chiefs connects leaders across the United States, Canada, and the international fire service community, creating opportunities to learn from different departments, communities, and approaches to public safety.
By bringing metropolitan leaders together, Metro strengthens relationships and encourages collaboration that can influence the fire service well beyond individual jurisdictions.