International Association of Fire Chiefs to Prepare the Next Generation of Fire Service Leaders with Support from Motorola Solutions Foundation

New executive institute will provide executive development and leadership training taught by seasoned chiefs and based on real-world situations

KEY FACTS

• With the average tenure of a fire chief at three to five years, the New Fire Chief Executive Institute was established to stem the turnover in fire department leadership and create stability within organizations to enhance safety in communities.
• Experts from the fire service and private industry will lead training sessions for new and aspiring fire chiefs on efficiency and effectiveness to improve the quality of fire and emergency services.
• Participants will attend a national leadership conference to pursue networking opportunities and continue their professional growth.
• Graduates of the institute will form an alumni group charged with developing and sharing programs and tools to promote fire service leadership.
• Motorola Solutions is a long-time partner of the IAFC and has sponsored the association’s Ben Franklin Award for more than 40 years. Additionally, the Motorola Solutions Foundation has supported the IAFC since 2007 with funding dedicated to advanced learning opportunities for emergency medical services and other fire service professionals.

SUPPORTING QUOTES

Matt Blakely, director, Motorola Solutions Foundation
“Just as Motorola Solutions is a company that helps people be their best in the moments that matter, this new executive development program enables the IAFC to leverage its vast knowledge to help prepare the next generation of fire service leaders for the challenges facing their departments. Through this grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, we are proud to continue our partnership with the IAFC and support this important training initiative.”

Chief Al Gillespie, president and chairman of the board, International Association of Fire Chiefs
“We are very grateful for the ongoing support of the Motorola Solutions Foundation and its dedication to our New Fire Chief Executive Institute. With the help of this grant, the institute will provide executive development based on real-world experience for new and aspiring chiefs to enhance their leadership abilities and reduce potential crises within their departments. It also will be used to develop programs and tools to disseminate leadership training throughout the fire service.”

About Motorola Solutions Foundation

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation focuses its funding on public safety, disaster relief, employee programs and education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/giving.

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “MSI.” To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com. For ongoing news, please visit our media center or subscribe to our news feed.

About the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world’s leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.