Getting Involved

The Illinois Fire Protection Districts invites its members to serve as an Area Representative of the organization.
 
1. Increase your knowledge about IAFPD
2. Enhance your skills with your involvement with the IAFPD
3. Share your vision as you plan for the future of IAFPD
 
The duties of an Area Rep generally involve the following:

• Attend (4) Quarterly Board of Directors' meetings
• Attend Trustee Training Sessions in their respective parts of the state.
• Participate in the Annual Conference planning.
• Serve on one or more committees of the IAFPD and other fire service groups as needed.

 
The IAFPD asks that Area Representatives promote the activities of the association and serve as the first contact between fire districts and the IAFPD. Area Representatives are asked to become acquainted with local, regional and state legislative officials who may have an impact on fire district activities.  An IAFPD Area Representatives acts as an ambassador of the association by attending meetings of local interest groups who are attempting to form new fire protection districts.
 
The IAFPD reimburses expenses as they occur and are approved.
 
The qualifications for this position are as follows:

• The candidate must be an active trustee of a member fire protection district.
• The candidate must have served their fire protection district for at least 3 years.
• The candidate must be an active participant in association activities.
• The candidate must submit a resume to the IAFPD office.

 
Interested persons willing to serve the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts
that meet the above criteria will be interviewed by a committee designated by the IAFPD Board of Directors.
 
Becoming an Area Representative for the IAFPD is another step to improving the
quality of fire protection services in your home district as well as all districts in the
State of Illinois.
 
You may click here  to download the  Area Representative application. Should you need further information please call the IAFPD office.

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Committees
Your Membership Involvement is Welcome & Encouraged
Contribute to our growth and progress, meet other fire district trustees and be active with IAFPD!
Committee Chairman and General Committee Description
Conference Program
Ken Yeakley  - Schedule, topics, recruit speakers/keynotes, arrange demos and entertainment
Conference Exhibits
Brett P. Kunkel - Vendor hospitality, tradeshow assistance, solicit new vendors/sponsorship
Education
Ken Yeakley - Coordinate administrative training programs and fall workshops
EMS
Bonnie Bayser - Represent the fire protection districts in the EMS community within Illinois
Legislative
Tom Harnsberger - Develop legislative platform, review, alert and act on pending bills
Publications
Paul Grzelak - Fire Call articles, columns and cover images. Promote use of other printed resources
Media
Marvin Hill  - Develop news releases, encourage publicity that support the events/progress of the IAFPD
Scholarship
Larry Brown - Maintenance and growth of current scholarship program via fundraising activities

Committees meet a couple times each year, often by conference call. Members interested in serving one of the committees should contact Cheri Breneman cheri@iafpd.org or call 800-524-6620.