International Association of Fire Chiefs to Prepare the Next Generation of Fire Service Leaders with Support from Motorola So...
02 Agosto 2012 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
The Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI), today announced a $250,000
grant to the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) to
support the New Fire Chief Executive Institute. The program will
provide executive development and leadership training for the next
generation of fire chiefs, who will learn best practices and skills
from experienced chiefs and other experts seasoned in handling
challenges and crises in 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,
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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.
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