The mission of the Division is to support the goals and objectives of the International Association of Fire Chiefs by serving as the liaison between the IAFC and the Division’s member states. The Division will do this by professionally consolidating regional issues and opinions, providing valuable and necessary input to the IAFC, and disseminating pertinent information from the International Association of Fire Chiefs to the Division’s member states.
The staff at Tennessee Tech are studying how emergency responders experience and cope with stressful calls. Findings of the study will help departments and clinicians to better understand responder support needs after difficult calls.
On Wednesday night, January the 14th The Delaware sector of EDIAFC had a phenomenal training course put on by Captain Michael Puglisi of the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department. The presentation was on initial response to the Potomac River mid-air collision on January 29th, 2025. (A company officers’ perspective).
Capt. Puglisi was able to secure the facilities for the presentation at University ... (Full Story & Photos)
Eastern Division International Association of Fire Chiefs, February 18
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has announced the appointment of Donna Black as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 23, 2026.
Chief Black brings more than 29 years of fire service leadership experience to the role. She began her career in 1997 as a volunteer firefighter and steadily advanced through both volunteer and career ranks. Since 2006, she has served as Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)
Join fire and emergency service leaders from across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. for one of the region’s most impactful leadership events.
This annual Division Leadership Conference brings together top professionals to learn, connect, and collaborate on the future of the fire service.
I am pleased to present the Eastern Division of the Internatinal Association of Fire Chiefs two (2) year Strategic Plan that is based on our values of Integrity, Professionalism, Communication, and Education.
A special thank you to the following members for their dedication and time in developing this plan: Mike Chiaramonte - facilitator Joseph Cunningham, Sr. Andy Hegedus Paul Hildreth Joseph ... (Full Story)
