1. IAFC Moving Forward: Lead. Educate. Serve. Mary Beth Michos Chief Administrative and Operations Officer

2. History and Structure Founded in 1873 ― Result of The Great Chicago and Boston fires ― 9 th 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

3. Core Drivers Past Learn Tactical Tools Regional Equipment Chiefs Only Annually Present Lead Educate Serve Leadership Tools International Information All Officers Daily Future Lead Educate Serve Leadership Tools Global Knowledge All Leaders 24/7 Relationships

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Presidential Priorities National advancements in technology and communication –D Block Global Outreach Image of the Fire Service

8. Hot Legislative Issues Legislative –Funding of federal fire service programs –D Block –USFA roll in emergency support function-4 –Volunteer taxation issues

9. 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!

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. IAFC Moving Forward: Lead. Educate. Serve. Mary Beth Michos Chief Administrative and Operations Officer