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IAFPD FOUNDATION TRUSTEES’ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Foundation’s Scholarship Committee announces the application period is open to assist trustee members of the Association who are interested in attending the Annual Conference, but may have financial constraints hindering their ability to participate. The vision of the program is simple: to promote education for those serving as an elected or appointed trustee, to present opportunities for networking with others tasked with the same role, and to provide a venue to learn from the experts who provide resources, specialty services and fire equipment utilized by the fire services.

​The Foundation’s Trustee Scholarship may award up to $500.00 per recipient for the IAFPD Annual Conference for up to 20 qualified fire protection district trustees. Some restrictions apply and all applications will be considered. Interested members must submit Trustee Scholarship Application no later than May 15, 2025. Use the button below wo download the application. 

Download the Scholarship Application

HOST HOTEL
I-Hotel Conference Center
Lodging at the host hotel is reserved for attendees staying three nights. Availability is limited and you must call the hotel to book at the conference rate. 
1900 S. 1st St. | Champaign, IL 61820                  
Phone: 217-819-5000

​AREA LODGING
The following hotels are within a mile of the conference venue and have offered a special room rate ($165/night).
Discounted room rates are offered until May 19
Group Name: IAFPD
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Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil Street | Champaign, 61820
Phone: 217-352-9970
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1417 S. Neil St | Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-352-9960

Book EIther Hilton Hotel Here

HONOR AND RECOGNITION
The IAFPD Honor & Recognition program allows you to show appreciation and thank your members for their time, service, and contributions to the fire protection district’s growth and success.
 Trustees serving multiple terms qualify for Years of Service recognition, and members making a difference qualify for Outstanding Service Awards. 

Provide our committee with the award form by May 15.  All awards are formally presented on Thursday, June 19, 2025, during the annual conference in Champaign, and names and photos are published in the Summer issue of The Fire Call.

​IAFPD's Annual Fire Service Memorial
This special dedication pays tribute to fallen firefighters and
other members of the Illinois fire service who have passed away
during the past year. To include a person on the necrology and
program, please be sure to notify IAFPD before May 15th, using this link.

Download the Trustee Years of Service Form

Download The Outstanding Service Nominatinon Form

NEW TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATORS, AND CHIEFS
Don't forget to choose the ETT registration bundle when you register. ETT registration includes the full conference and course materials. Learn more about the ETT program here.

Thursday Keynote: 
Building Success through Education
Doc Patterson

Building Success Through Education is the climate of the fire service today. Wehave the opportunity to share global leadership trends for our next  generation of firefighters and leaders. What’s amazing is that we have a new firefighter culture, and we must continue to modify how they learn and are skilltested. We will present the attributes and experience needed to meet the global challenges of today’s America Fire Service. Leadership and mentorship must earn the respect of others instead of demanding it. The best in our profession are fire service members who share their education and experience and pass that knowledge on to the next generation with pride and tradition. Firefighters are empowered to step into this environment and love it. We must never forget that we don’t teach subjects; we teach people. Doc Patterson is a  passionate, charismatic motivator who understands what it takes to build high-performance people. With over 39 years of experience in the motivational and leadership industry. Doc is genuinely an example of how you are given a title and you own your character. He lives this principle every day in his professional and personal life. Doc has successfully trained people to use the power of the mind to make their visions and personal goals a reality. He serves as Commander of the Southeast Iowa Regional Fire Honor Guard and is a Field Staff and Mentor with the Illinois Fire Service Institute.

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Friday Keynote:
Leadership-Education-Training to Avoid Fire Scene Chaos
Chief Roger Lunt

A well-organized fire scene has become an elusive longstanding challenge for too many fire departments. The solutions to this challenge require time and commitment through essential leadership at all department levels. Chief Lunt accentuates the values of Trust based on Ethical and Moral Standards for fire department leaders. While distinguishing between leadership and management, he will show that both are essential to achieving department response goals and community responsibilities. With a subject matter deep-rooted in his experiences over a 40+ year career, Chief Lunt will hold everyone accountable, from the Fire District Trustee to a new firefighter recruit. The title cannot be fully addressed in a brief presentation. However, significant questions about selfresponsibilities, personal accountability, and actions impacting scene chaos will be addressed. Chief Lunt’s book, Avoiding Fire Department Induced CHAOS, will be referenced in his presentation. Chief Lunt entered the career fire service in 1978 with the Urbana Fire Department and retired as Taylorville Fire Chief in 2007. Chief Lunt is a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As a member of FEMA Region V DMORT, he deployed to New York within 24 hours of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers and as a US HHS DMORT WMD team member in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Chief Lunt has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement Administration and a Fire Science Technology Associate Degree and  has attained numerous State of Illinois Fire Service Certification Levels. Chief Lunt has been an instructional staff member at the University of Illinois  Fire Service Institute since 1983. He served as the IFSI Deputy Director under Director Richard Jaehne and Director Royal Mortenson and retired in 2013.

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