At a recent Indiana Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) meeting, Fishers Fire Chief Steven Orusa was nominated and elected third vice president. Elected by members of the association. Chief Orusas’ primary responsibilities will be to assist the president and vice presidents in performing their duties. This position is part of the leadership training and process for the organization.
MISSION
The Indiana Fire Chiefs Association promotes excellence in the fire and emergency services by providing a forum for networking, information sharing, cooperative opportunities and a unified voice for our diverse membership and partners through educational, legislative and technical means.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization is to further the professionalism in the Fire Service and strive continuously to develop ever improving capability to cope with the constant threat of destructive fire to the lives and property protected by our State Membership. To accomplish these purposes the Association shall:
- Conduct studies of major Fire Service problems for the enlightenment of the membership and the improvement of public and private fire protection.
- Develop and effectuate an active program for the progressive improvement of local Fire Service, and stimulate action by the International Association to advance such proposals and improvements which the Association decides are of broad scope and merit.
- Serve as the recognized Fire Service “clearing house” within its jurisdiction for the dissemination of information pertinent to the Fire Service, its affairs and responsibilities.
- Encourage and assist local programs for public education in fire prevention and fire safety emphasizing home drills and emergency plans and promote smoke detectors in all residences.
- Cooperate with other recognized Local, State and International Fire Service Organizations. Promote advanced educational programs directed toward a goal of professional status for the Fire Service leadership.
- Purpose and support sound legislative proposals at all levels of government to establish a nucleus around which an improved local Fire Service may be developed, with increasing emphasis upon professional qualifications and performance.
VISION
The Indiana Fire Chiefs Association is dedicated to being the recognized leader by representing, educating, and supporting the leadership of Indiana’s fire and emergency services.