IAFC Moving Forward: Lead. Educate. Serve.

Mary Beth MichosChief Administrative and Operations

Officer

History and Structure

• Founded in 1873― Result of The Great Chicago and Boston fires― 9th oldest association incorporated in the U.S.

• 12,000+ members; mostly in North America ― Company and Chief Officers

• Federation― 8 divisions (map)

― Membership includes national and regional affiliation

• 8 special interest sections • 11 working committees

Core Drivers

Past Learn

Tactical ToolsRegional

EquipmentChiefs Only

Annually

PresentLead Educate Serve

Leadership ToolsInternationalInformation All Officers

Daily

FutureLead Educate Serve

Leadership ToolsGlobal

Knowledge All Leaders

24/7

Relationships

Breaking (and Rebuilding) the Mold

• Taking success to next level• Injecting a breath of fresh air into

trusted methods – Customized Knowledge – Personalized Experience– Relevant Information

Breaking (and Rebuilding) the Mold

• Revitalizing Education Delivery– Addressing specific needs

• Regional offerings• Rank-specific education

– Leveraging technology• Audience participation technology• IAFC OnDemand

– Options for participation • In-person / online• National / regional

Breaking (and Rebuilding) the Mold

• Empowering Connections– neXus

• Peer-to-peer relationships• Public-private relationships• Best practices

– KnowlegeNet• Only IAFC members• All members • Discussion, blogs, document sharing

Presidential Priorities

• National advancements in technology and communication– D Block

• Global Outreach • Image of the Fire Service

Hot Legislative Issues

• Legislative– Funding of federal fire service programs– D Block– USFA roll in emergency support

function-4– Volunteer taxation issues

Global Fire Service Summit

• 13 leadership/chief’s organizations

• 15 countries represented• Identified common issues

– Communication– ICS– Self dispatch

• Commitment to continue

Look for the final report coming soon!

NFPA 72

• IAFC remains committed:– Reducing false alarms– Gaining effectiveness and

efficiency– Working collaboratively with

stakeholders

• Recent NFPA hearings in Richmond– 90 second verification – Duct detectors, supervisory– Raised water flow change

minimum

Next Steps:

Collation

Committee

process in early

2012

Final

membership

vote in June

2012

Next Steps:

Collation

Committee

process in early

2012

Final

membership

vote in June

2012

Cutting Edge Programs & Services

• OpsNetlink– Operations Chiefs – Weekly dossiers and discussion – Subscription-based

• Training for Regional Collaboration (TReC)– Regional coordination training– Based on preparedness Checklist and Guide– Online portal / in-person– Currently in beta-testing phase

Cutting Edge Programs & Services

• Mutual Aid– Continues to lead member interest

areas– New ideas in changing environment– IMIS program: 30 states up-and-running

• 8 more in exercise phase

– Go Teams– New publication: The MABAS Success

Story

Continuing Resources for Tough Times

• Labor-Management Initiative• Chief in Crisis• Continued focus on economic impact

resources / discussion– Efficiency issues– Mutual aid issues– Consolidation debate

• Advocating for federal support and funding

Moving IAFC and Members Forward

• Knowledge, not just information• Agile• Technology as an effective tool • Focus on efficiency and effectiveness• Build on tradition, embrace the

future• Continually trusted

IAFC Moving Forward: Lead. Educate. Serve.

Mary Beth MichosChief Administrative and Operations

Officer