WORCESTER — The Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) is pleased to report that Chief John S. Butler, president and board chair for the International Association of Fire Chiefs, spoke at FCAM’s annual Professional Development Conference on Tuesday afternoon.
Chief Butler, who is the fire chief for Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Department in Virginia, spoke after lunch at the first day of FCAM’s annual Professional Development Conference.
Butler introduced himself to chiefs from across Massachusetts, and spoke of the International Association of Fire Chief’s mission to support fire chiefs and departments around the globe.
Chief Butler told those in attendance about his journey to immigrate to the United States as a child, his subsequent service with the U.S. Marine Corps, which included two combat tours, and his priorities as president and board chair for the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Chief Butler also joined fellow chiefs during the conference’s social hour, engaging in conversation with other chiefs about issues facing the fire service.
The conference, held from Feb. 27-29 at the DCU Conference Center, is the premier professional development and training conference for fire chiefs in Massachusetts and features several distinguished speakers and industry experts. The conference included specialized professional development in areas including tactical leadership, time management, building department culture, managing stress, and communications best practices.
About the International Association of Fire Chiefs:
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide; 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 policy.
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