2026 IAFC 2nd Vice President Campaign Platform
Membership and Culture forward! You “B.E.L.O.N.G.”
B – Balanced governance and fiscal stewardship
Ensuring transparent financial management and strategic resource allocation that maximizes value for every member dollar while supporting programs that truly serve our diverse membership.
E – Engagement across career, volunteer, and combination systems
Creating meaningful dialogue and collaboration opportunities that recognize the distinct challenges each system faces while strengthening our collective voice and impact.
L – Leadership development, professional growth
Expanding accessible training pathways, mentorship programs, and credentialing opportunities for emerging leaders while providing continued growth for experienced chiefs.
O – Occupational health and wellness
Championing comprehensive programs that address the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of first responders, because we can't protect our communities if we don't protect ourselves.
N – Next-generation succession planning
Building intentional frameworks to identify, develop, and support future fire service leaders.
G – Growing and sustaining membership
Demonstrating value and relevance that attracts new members and retains current ones by evolving our services to meet the changing landscape of the fire service.
Lead, Educate, Serve, Include
Build upon established initiatives ensuring evolution and innovation.