The National Society of Executive Fire Officers

1. The National Society of Executive Fire Officers

2. This Presentation� Provides an overview of the United States Fire Administration�s Executive Fire Officer Program. And the organizational purpose of the National Society of Executive Fire Officers.

3. The Executive Fire Officer Program- Is an initiative of the United States Fire Administration/National Fire Academy designed to provide senior officers and others in key leadership roles with an understanding of-

4. The Executive Fire Officer Program- The need to transform fire and emergency services organizations from being reactive to proactive; with an emphasis on leadership development, prevention, and risk-reduction. Transforming fire and emergency services organizations to reflect the diversity of America's communities. The value of research and its application to the profession. The value of lifelong learning.

5. The Executive Fire Officer Program- Fire officers enhance their professional development through a unique series of four graduate and upper-division-baccalaureate equivalent courses. The EFOP spans a 4-year period with 4 core courses. Each course is 2 weeks in length.

6. The Executive Fire Officer Program- EFOP participant must complete an Applied Research Project (ARP) that relates to their organization within 6 months after the completion of each of the four courses. A certificate of completion for the entire EFOP is awarded only after the successful completion of the final research project. Completion of the ARP is a prerequisite for attending the next course in the sequence of the program.

7. Selection Criteria The EFOP target audience is current and emerging executive-level leaders in fire and emergency services organizations. The selection criteria are divided between two requirements areas: Service Requirement & Academic Requirement

8. Service Requirement Chiefs of Department or equivalent. Chief officers or equivalent who head major bureaus or divisions within a fire department, e.g., suppression, prevention, training, emergency medical services, etc. Chief officers and senior deputies of State governmental fire organizations, e.g., State Fire Marshals and State Directors of Fire Training. Other individuals who are serving in "key leadership" positions.

9. Academic Requirement Applicants must have attained an associate's degree or greater from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Beginning October 1, 2009 (FY 2010), applicants must have attained a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

10. "Key Leaders" Selection Criteria Must possess the minimum academic requirement of associate degree. Advanced academic degrees will further strengthen the candidacy of the applicant. Possess unique perspectives that broaden the diversity of EFOP. Strength of the department chief's or sponsor's recommendation, commitment to supporting the applicant's participation, and description of the applicant's potential impact on the organization. Personal accomplishments and significant contributions to the fire and emergency services and/or the community. Potential for future impact on the fire service. NOTE: It is not required that a candidate possess all of the above requirements. However, the more achievements and criteria presented, the stronger a candidate's application will be considered.

11. How to Apply A General Admissions Application (FEMA Form 75-5) in Block #9A, please specify "Executive Fire Officer Program." A completed Essay Application Form (FEMA 95-22, Oct 94). A letter from the applicant requesting admission to the EFOP. The letter should specify applicant's qualifications, commitment to complete the entire program, including the applied research; and the applicant's perceived expectation(s) of the program. ?

12. How to Apply The applicant's r�sum�. A letter of recommendation from the applicant's immediate supervisor (Chief of Department, Mayor, City Manager, etc.), indicating the organization's commitment to allow the applicant to complete the required courses and research. A photocopy of the applicant's terminal academic diploma or transcript. An organizational chart that depicts the applicant's position.

13. EFOP Curriculum 1st YearCourse: Executive Development (R123) Requirement: Applied Research Project 2nd YearCourse: Leading Community Risk Reduction (R280) Requirement: Applied Research Project 3rd YearCourse: Executive Analysis of Fire Service Operations in Emergency Management (R306) Requirement: Applied Research Project 4th YearCourse: Executive Leadership (R125) Requirement: Applied Research Project

14. Applied Research Four projects in total, each year�s project completion required prior to progressing to the next EFOP level. Literature Review, while a necessary and required component of an ARP, will not stand alone as the research procedure. *The ARP must contain original research.

15. Continuing Education Although the academy is not a degree-granting institution, each of the four EFOP courses carries recommendations for three hours of transfer credit. Two of the four courses carry graduate-level credit recommendations and the remaining two have �junior-senior� or upper-division baccalaureate credit recommendations. ACE/CCRS has recommended one hour of credit transfer for each of the four applied research projects at either the graduate or upper-division baccalaureate levels.

16. CFOD The Commission on Chief Fire Officer Designation recognizes the EFOP to the extent that completion fully satisfies the professional development section, one of the seven requirement areas.

17. �Keys to the Kingdom� �With only 3,000 graduates and current students, the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program is the most elite fire leadership program in the United States. The program has evolved since its inception in 1985 to become the preeminent professional development program for senior fire executives.� Chuck Burkell Fire Chief Magazine January 2004

18. The National Society of Executive Fire Officers OUR MISSION To support the National Fire Academy and other Federal Fire programs, to support increased opportunities for executive development, and to develop and support an Executive Fire Officers Networking System.

19. NSEFO Membership Regular Membership (voting) is available to NFA Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP) graduates and students who have been accepted into the EFO program, as well as charter members of NSEFO. Associate Membership (non-voting) is available to individuals with an interest in professional development of fire service executives and the preservation and furtherance of a federal fire focus.

20. NSEFO- Purpose To support the mission and programs of the National Fire Academy (NFA), United States Fire Administration (USFA), and other federal fire programs. To develop and support an Executive Fire Officer�s Networking System. To enable and encourage lifelong learning and enrichment opportunities for all members of the Society. To facilitate communication among members and with the leadership of the NFA. To sponsor and endorse conferences, meetings, programs and activities which support continued opportunities for executive and professional development of Society members. To cooperate with other local, state, and national organizations that support Executive Fire Officers� professional development.

21. NSEFOBoard of Directors Chief Robert (Bob) McKibben- President Peoria, Arizona Fire Department Chief Bill Bingham- Vice President Boynton Beach, Florida Fire Rescue Chief Steve Moreno- Secretary Treasurer Tarpon Springs, Florida Fire Department Assistant Chief Tim Curtis-Great Lakes Director City of Beloit, Wisconsin Fire Department Chief Gary Curmode- Missouri Valley Director Sedgwick County Fire District # 1 Wichita, Kansas Chief Jim Trainor- New England Director City of Meriden, Connecticut Fire Department Chief Patrick Kelly- Southeastern Director DeLand, Florida Fire Department Assistant Chief Brian Crawford Southwestern Director Shreveport, Louisiana Fire Department Deputy Chief Phil Paige- Western Director Vista, California Fire Department Chief Don Oliver- Director-at-Large Wilson, North Carolina Fire-Rescue Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr- Past President Little Rock, Arkansas Fire Department Sonja Palomaki- IAFC/NSEFO Liaison International Association of Fire Chiefs

22. NSEFO Programs Mentoring: This group led by Chief Gary Curmode will be examining ways in which we can become more effective mentors to our members, EFO students, newer chief officers. National Fire Academy Support: Working with NFA staff to research ways we can be more supportive of the academy and the programs. ->

23. NSEFO Programs Conference Planning: pursuing the development and execution of executive level educational programs to be made available to all fire service leaders and aspiring leaders. Communications: develop ways by which we can better communicate with the general membership, prospective members, supporters, and associates. ->

24. NSEFO Programs Membership: will develop a plan outlining better ways of reaching prospective members, increasing membership, and retention of current members. Annual Audit Committee: Assess financial responsibilities

25. Building and Sustaining �With nearly 500 members, the NSEFO has become highly regarded as a professional development organization and for the character and content of one of the best and most relevant conferences available to Executive Fire Officers.� Chief Robert McKibben Peoria Arizona Fire Department NSEFO- President

26. THANK YOU! See you at the 2007 conference, �Polishing the Gold� in Las Vegas, NV Oct. 15-18, 2007 Please contact me with any questions- Phil Paige - NSEFO Western Director ppaige@cityofvista.com (760) 643-2801 http://www.nsefo.org