Fire Chief John Butler sworn in as IAFC president
The new association officers also include Chief Josh Waldo as 1st vice president and Trisha Wolford as 2nd vice president
By FireRescue1 Staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The IAFC installed its slate of officers for 2023-2024 during its final General Session at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2023 on Friday.
Chief Mary Beth Michos delivered the oath of office to incoming IAFC President Fire Chief John Butler of Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue, 1st Vice President Fire Chief Josh Waldo of the Bozeman (Montana) Fire Department and 2nd Vice President Fire Chief Trisha Wolford of the Anne Arundel County (Maryland) Fire Department.
Congratulations to the newly installed President, 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President for the @IAFC @IAFCPresident at #FRI2023 pic.twitter.com/UC0FY8aiIc
— Ken Stuebing (He/Him/His) (@KStuebing) August 18, 2023
In his first remarks as president of the IAFC, Chief Butler emphasized that the best relationships are built on reality, not perception, and thanked a variety of colleagues, friends and supporters for helping him focus on the realities of the mission ahead.
The officers' new positions will take effect at the conclusion of the conference.
As @IAFC’s #FRI2023 comes to a close, it feels fitting that we end with #OneVoice and a vision for the future from a new President, @ChiefJohnButler pic.twitter.com/H5InTH6KbT
— Nicole Comeau (@Nicole_IAFC) August 18, 2023
