The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the Motorola Solutions Foundation have announced the names of those selected to participate in the 2026 Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI).
This is the 14th year the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided the IAFC with a grant to fund the program.
The Fire Service Development Institute is a year-long leadership development program created by the IAFC to provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools and training they need for a strong, successful tenure.
Throughout the year, the cohort will meet in person three times for intensive, all-day sessions focused on the core principles and skills of fire service leadership.
Between sessions, they will communicate regularly, share information and learn together through an online community hosted on the IAFC website.
They will also attend the Fire-Rescue International conference in Kansas City, MO, this August.
The FSEDI cohort 2026 will meet for their first on-site session at the Maritime Conference Center in Maryland from 14-20 February.
Since its inception, FSEDI has been considered one of the premier educational programs for individuals seeking to become successful chiefs and develop the next generation of national and international fire service leaders.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the Motorola Solutions Foundation have announced the names of those selected to participate in the 2026 Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI).
