ENDORSEMENTS
Honored to have received
endorsements from these organizations and colleagues.
VOLUNTEER & COMBINATION OFFICERS SECTION (VCOS)
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SECTION (EMS)
GREAT LAKES DIVISION
LAURA BAKER
Assistant Chief, Tucson Fire Department
Arizona
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I have worked with Chief Black for about 4 years on the IAFC Board of Directors. She has always looked at the future of the IAFC when it came to hard decisions that had to be made to make the IAFC what it is today. Chief Black has the vision to carry the IAFC to the next step and that is why I am endorsing her for 2nd VP of the IAFC in 2020.
Mississippi
Chief, Picayune Fire Department
KEITH BROWN
JOHN M. BUCKMAN III
Retired Chief, IAFC President 2001-2002
German Township Fire Department
Indiana
MARY CAMELI
Chief, Mesa Fire | Medical Department
Arizona
JASON CATRAMBONE
Chief, Williston Fire Department
North Dakota
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I met Chief Black during my first meeting with the Women Fire Chiefs Council in 2017. I immediately recognized that Chief Black is a respected leader. Her passion for the fire service drives her to face current and merging issues, and to develop solutions to ensure a brighter future for fie and emergency services. I am convinced that Chief Black's commitment to inclusivity will enhance the overall cultre of the IAFC Board, resulting in a stronger organization. I am excited and honored to endorse Chief Donna Black for IAFC 2nd VP in 2020.
Kentucky
Chief, Lexington Fire Department
KRISTIN CHILTON
CHRIS CHRISTOPOULOS
Chief, Lebanon Fire Department
New Hampshire
NORVIN COLLINS
Chief, San Juan Island Fire District
Washington
JIM COOK
Chief, Loudon County Combined Fire & Rescue
Virginia
RICH COWGER
Chief, Columbus Fire Rescue
Montana
NORRIS CROOM
Chief, Castle Rock Fire Rescue
Colorado
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I have had the opportunity to work with Donna on the VCOS Board of Directors for several years. She brought a needed perspective and helped us excel in addressing current and future challenges. Since then she has become one of the most respected voices in the fire service. She champions many different projects as a progressive Fire Chief. I can think of no one better to take the IAFC to the future. My full support is with her!
Virginia
Chief, Former Chair IAFC VCOS
Fort Belvoir Fire Department
SHANE J. CRUTCHER
KERRI DONIS
Chief, Fresno Fire Department
California
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I am proud and honored to endorse my friend and colleague, Chief Donna Black in her candidacy for 2nd VP of the IAFC in 2020. Her commitment, passion, guidance, and advocacy for the fire service has been demonstrated throughout her career. Her knowledge and experience serving as the International Director representing the VCOS with combination, volunteer departments and working along with metro and fire service based EMS systems will continue to serve all members of the IAFC during her leadership of our organization. Donna is innovative, effective, and conscientious of the culture of the fire service and strives to honor tradition while enhancing customer service.
CHARLES M. FLYNN
Chief & Chair VCOS
Suffield Fire Department
Connecticut
AL GILLESPIE
Chief (Retired), IAFC President 2011-2012
Las Vegas Fire Department
Nevada
BILLY GOLDFEDER
Deputy Chief, Loveland-Symmes Fire Department
Ohio
CHERYL HORVATH
Chief, Tubac Fire District
Arizona
THOMAS JENKINS
Chief, IAFC President 2017-2018
City of Rogers Fire Department
Arkansas
KARA E. KALKBRENNER
Chief, Phoenix Fire Department
Arizona
RHODA MAE KERR
Chief, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
Florida
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Chief Black is a great listener, has a keen ability to size up problems and develop solutions quickly while keeping an eye towards organizational progress at all times. She is an outstanding leader that I believe will make an outstanding 2nd VP. I am proud to endorse Chief Donna Black for IAFC 2nd VP in 2020.
New Jersey
Chief, Evesham Fire-Rescue Department
TED LOWDEN
MICHAEL O'BRIAN
Chief, Brighton Area Fire Authority
Michigan
RON OETTEL
Chief, Lititiz Fire Company #1
Pennsylvania
CORINNE PICCARDI
Chief, Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department
Maryland
JAN RADER
Chief, Huntington Fire Department
West Virginia
ROY ROBICHAUX
Chief, Belle Chasse Volunteer Fire Department
Louisiana
EDWARD RUSH
Chief, Hartsdale Fire Department
New York
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Chief Donna Black is an exceptional leader. As the fire chief of a combination fire department she has faced all the issues you face as chief officers. As a leader in VCOS she has been on the leading edge of solutions development. She is an innovative problem solver, passionate about the fire service, collaborative and inclusive, and most importantly, understands the way the IAFC works and the needs of the members. I strongly endorse Chief Donna Black for IAFC 2nd VP.
Washington
Chief, IAFC President 2016-2017
Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue
JOHN SINCLAIR
JUDY THILL
Chief, Inver Grove Heights Fire Department
Minnesota
NATHAN TRAUERNICHT
Chief, UC Davis Fire Department
California
JOSH WALDO
Chief, Bozeman Fire Department
Montana
TIM WALL
Chief & Chair Emeritus VCOS
North Farms Volunteer Fire Department
Connecticut
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It is a privilege to endorse Donna Black. I have known Chief Donna Black since my days as a Deputy Chief for the City of Pittsburgh, Bureau of Fire. What has always impressed me about Donna is her quick grasp of a situation and willingness to work the situation through in partnership with you to find the most acceptable resolution. Her level headedness, intelligent size up, and keen ability to prioritize any given situation, is what the IAFC needs for 2nd VP.