FLSS Section election results remain unofficial until presented as official at FRI in Orlando at the Section Meeting on August 14th at noon (local time) by the FLSS Section Elections Committee. Section election results are governed by Section bylaws and overseen by the Section’s election committee Chair, Howard Hopper, FPE (he, him), FLSS Elections Committee Chair, Howard.D.Hopper@ul.com
On behalf of the IAFC Elections Committee, I thank all the candidates for stepping forward to serve and every member who voted in our 2025 IAFC election. Making your voice heard is an integral part of what makes our association strong.
The unofficial results of the 2025 FLSS elections' successful candidates are as follows:
- Chief Michael O’Brian – International Director (re-elected) unopposed
- Chief Shawn Hanson – Secretary / Treasurer (elected) unopposed
- Director At-large – Chief Ray Reynolds (elected)
- Director At-large – Jeffrey Counts, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal (elected)
FLSS 2025 Election Results
Election Announcement: 2025 FLSS Election
The Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is proud to announce the candidates for the 2025 FLSS Election. This election represents an opportunity to shape the future of fire and life safety leadership, with dedicated professionals vying for key positions.
Meet the 2025 FLSS Candidates
Positions and Candidates
International Director Candidate: Uncontested
- Michael O’Brian, Fire Chief, Brighton Area Fire Authority, Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer Candidate: Uncontested
- Shawn M. Hanson, Assistant Chief | Fire Marshal, Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, Naples, FL
At-Large Member Directors (Two Positions Available):
- Cortonio (Corey) Beals, Deputy Fire Chief, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Canada
- David E. Blenman, Fire Lieutenant, Baltimore County Fire Department, MD
- Chris Case, Fire Chief, Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
- Jeffrey Counts, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, City of Clayton – Fire Department, MO
- John Demyan, Fire Chief, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, Allentown, PA
- Todd M. Hutchinson, Chief, Lancaster City Bureau of Fire, PA
- Michael A. Long, Fire Marshal/Law Enforcement Officer, University of Louisville Department of Public Safety, KY
- Paul Radford, Deputy Chief, Idaho Falls, ID
- Raymond Allen Reynolds, Fire Chief, Nevada (IA) Fire Department, Missouri Valley Division
- Brian Russell, Fire Inspector II, Sedona Fire District, AZ
- Gage Schlice, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, CA
- Jason Tharp, Battalion Chief of Community Risk Reduction & Public Information Officer, Harris County ESD No. 48, TX
- Samuel Williams, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention & Risk Reduction, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, Canada
For board member duties and qualifications, please review the FLSS Bylaws.