Elect Chief Jack Parow About
Jack is fire chief in Chelmsford, Mass., a 34-year veteran of the fire service and an IAFC member since 1991. He has served as President of the New England Division IAFC, President of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Massachusetts, a member of the IAFC Election Committee and represents the IAFC on the International Code Council. Jack is a member of the VCOS, the Fire and Life Safety Section, the EMS Section, the Safety, Health and Survival Section and the NFPA.
He holds a master’s degree in business and policy studies, a bachelor’s degree in fire and safety engineering and is an EFOP graduate. Jack teaches at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass. in the graduate and undergraduate Fire Science and Management Program. In addition, he has been very active at both the state and federal level in moving vital fire service legislation forward, including funding of the “Fire Bill”.
As your President, Chief Jack Parow will focus his leadership efforts on:
- Fire Fighter Safety & Wellness (both on and off the job)
- Making the IAFC More Membership Driven
(through bottom-up communications) - Fire Prevention & Code Strengthening
- Federal Fire Service Legislation
- Proper Funding for the National Fire Academy
- EMS Issues
- Volunteer & On-call Fire Fighter Retention & Training Issues
- IAFC Strategic Planning Process
Because of the rapidly changing environment we operate in, it is important that the IAFC become the “go to” organization on all fire related issues and truly become the voice of the fire service in the international arena. To be successful, the IAFC must become an even more membership driven organization. We can accomplish this by reaching out and listening to the Divisions, Sections and Committees as well as the State and Provincial Fire Chief Associations. Working for the entire membership needs to remain a top priority. Hopefully, we can create an organization that is seamless from the local to the international level.
In the past, the IAFC has elected strong leadership into office. I feel that I have the knowledge, experience and commitment to continue that trend. My pledge to you is that I will work hard, represent the entire membership and be an ambassador for the IAFC. I ask you for your vote and support. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at chiefcfd@aol.com
