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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.

South Carolina

Chief, St. John's Fire District

COLLEEN WALZ

TONI WASHINGTON

Chief, Decatur Fire Department

Georgia

FRED WINDISCH

Chief, Ponderosa Fire Department

Texas

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