The IAFC Training & Education Development (TED) Committee helps advance high-quality professional development for current and future fire and emergency service leaders.
Working with IAFC leadership and education partners, the committee provides expertise and guidance on training, education, certification, curriculum, and learning standards. The committee also advises the IAFC Board of Directors on emerging trends and helps ensure IAFC educational programs meet the evolving needs of the fire and emergency service.
Core Responsibilities
Advance Fire Service Education
Support the development of relevant, high-quality training and education for rising officers, chief fire executives, and other fire service leaders.
Guide Curriculum Development
Serve as an advisory panel for IAFC educational programs and recommend new courses, curriculum improvements, and learning opportunities.
Monitor Training & Education Trends
Identify emerging needs and trends in professional development, certification, learning standards, and training delivery.
Support Multiple Learning Formats
Help strengthen IAFC’s in-person, online, and blended learning opportunities to make professional development accessible to fire service leaders.
Review Educational Programs
Provide expert review of select IAFC training programs, curricula, and capstone projects to support educational quality and continuing education requirements.
Support Fire-Rescue International Education
Assist with the review and development of general education programming for Fire-Rescue International (FRI).
Strengthening Fire Service Leadership
Effective fire service leadership requires continuous learning. The TED Committee brings together diverse perspectives and subject-matter expertise to help ensure IAFC education keeps pace with the changing responsibilities and challenges facing fire and emergency service professionals.
Through curriculum guidance, program evaluation, and strategic recommendations, the committee helps create meaningful learning experiences that professionals can apply throughout their careers.
Making a Difference
The TED Committee helps shape educational opportunities that prepare fire service professionals to lead effectively, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen their organizations and communities.
By contributing expertise and representing the needs of the fire service, committee members help influence the development of training and education that benefits current and future generations of fire service leaders.
