Our Mission
The Foundation was chartered as a non-profit organization in the District of Columbia in 1974. Organized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (www.iafc.org), its primary purpose is to promote higher education and research in the fire sciences and to provide this information to the fire service community.
In an increasingly complex world where science, technology, communications and policy are constantly evolving, it is critical that our nation’s first responders master these fields.
The IAFC Foundation helps ensure our first responders are fully prepared to face the challenges of today and tomorrow and can effectively lead the fire service.
As the demands on the leadership of the fire service become more complex, it is critical that the IAFC Foundation provide increased opportunities to support the educational needs of first responders. You can help by supporting the IAFC Foundation. Click here to learn more about becoming a sponsor.
Each year the IAFC Foundation provides scholarships that make it possible for first responders to access advanced learning opportunities they need in order to be prepared for the increasing complex realities of the world today. The awards made by the IAFC Foundation impact the fire service and communities across America by providing first responders with the educational opportunities they need to lead the fire service and serve and protect our citizens.
IAFC Foundation Bylaws
Click here to view the Foundation's bylaws.
2008 Board of Directors Roster
At its most recent board meeting in August 2008, the IAFC Foundation board elected IAFC Past President Chief Steven P. Westermann to its board.
Chief Westermann, when pursuing his fire service education, applied for and won an IAFC Foundation Scholarship many years ago.
Chief Westermann joins the following IAFC Foundation board members:
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President |
Anthony Campisi, President/CEO of Glatfelter Insurance Group, York, PA |
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Vice-President |
George Danz, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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Treasurer |
Jack McElfish with Sandy Springs Fire Rescue, Lawrenceville, GA |
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Director |
William Askenstedt, Highstown, NJ |
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Director |
Ronald Blackwell, Wichita, KS |
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Director |
Garry L. Briese, with FEMA,Fairfax, VA |
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Director |
Randy R. Bruegman with City of Fresno, CA |
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Director |
John M. Buckman III, with the German Township Volunteer Fire Department, Evansville, IN |
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Director |
William Darley of W.S. Darley & Co., Melrose Park, IL |
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Director |
Chief William Killen, Kingsport, TN |
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Director |
Chief Ernest Mitchell, Cerritos, CA |
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Director |
Chief William Shelton Jr., Glen Allen, VA |
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Director |
Dennis Smith, Chairman of First Responders Financial Services, LLC, New York, NY |
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Director |
Julian Taliaferro, Charlottesville, VA |
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Director |
Janet Wilmoth, Chicago, IL |
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President Emeritus |
Arthur Glatfelter, Chairman of the Board, Glatfelter Insurance Group, York, PA |
Chief Westermann will be in good company. Several IAFC Foundation board members are also past presidents of the IAFC.
Mr. Garry L. Briese joined the board recently as well. Mr. Briese was Executive Director of the IAFC from 1995-2007.
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| Board Members (left to right) William Askenstedt, George Danz, William Killen, Anthony Campisi, staff member Jay McAllister, Jack McElfish, and Julian Taliaferro, shown here during a break at a recent meeting. |
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