The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is inviting members of its EMS Section to submit candidacies for two leadership positions on the EMS Section Board: Chair and Director-at-Large.
Eligible members must submit their candidacy by 8 PM (Eastern) on February 1, 2025.
Applicants must provide a 350-word candidate platform, a 100-word profile, and a Letter of Intent to Seek Office to the EMS Section Elections Committee.
According to the IAFC EMS Section Bylaws, candidates for the Chair position must have served on the Executive Committee for at least one year.
Members must be in good standing with both the IAFC and the EMS Section to be eligible.
Candidates are required to follow specific submission guidelines outlined in the EMS Section Candidates’ Manual.
The manual provides sample formats for the platform, profile, and Letter of Intent.
Applicants should email their documents separately to Ken LaSala, the EMS Section Staff Liaison, at klasala@iafc.org.
Declaring candidacy confirms the intent to run and ensures members are aware of their campaign.
The timeline for submissions and elections includes a February 1, 2025, deadline for declarations, with electronic voting set to begin on May 13 and close on June 10, 2025.
The EMS Section Candidates’ Manual serves as a guide for prospective candidates, outlining the roles and responsibilities of board members, estimated time commitments, and campaign timelines.
The Chair’s position requires a minimum four-year commitment, which includes a two-year term as Chair and another two as Immediate Past Chair.
The manual also emphasizes the importance of active communication and representation of fire service-based EMS.
Election results will be announced at the EMS Section business meeting during the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference on August 14-15, 2025.
Newly elected officers will assume their roles at the close of the business meeting.
The IAFC emphasizes maintaining positive campaigning and focusing on advancing the goals of fire service-based EMS within the Section.
The IAFC EMS Section is accepting candidacies for two board positions: Chair and Director-at-Large.
Submissions are due by February 1, 2025, and must include a platform, profile, and Letter of Intent.
Voting will occur between May 13 and June 10, 2025, with results announced at the FRI conference in August.
The EMS Section Candidates’ Manual provides detailed guidance on the election process, time commitments, and expectations for candidates.
Interested members are encouraged to submit their applications promptly.
