FLORIDA FIRE SERVICE May 2017 24 E mergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), the consulting arm of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is an international firm providing specialized, high quality, professional fire, EMS, communications and law enforcement consulting services to municipalities, counties, fire districts, non-profit organizations and the industrial and commercial communities throughout the United States and Canada. Since 1976 ESCI has assisted hundreds of fire departments with master plans, strategic plans, staffing studies, agency evaluations, cooperative service and other such studies. ESCI is considered by many to be the nation’s leader in emergency services consulting, utilizing highly experienced expert consultants from Florida and nationwide who served in top leadership roles in metro and suburban departments and at all levels of local government. ESCI is recognized as an expert in the field by the emergency service community and is the only fire service consultant who is partnered with ISO. Greater Naples Fire District’s Fire Chief Kingman Schuldt states that, “ESCI consultants provided me with the supporting data and outstanding analysis that I needed to successfully integrate several fire districts. I have and continue to highly recommend them to Florida chiefs for any consulting needs.” ESCI is excited about its recent acquisition of Fields Consulting Group (Fields), an emergency services leader specializing in public safety personnel assessment. The ESCI-Fields Human Capital Division is headed by Dr. Cassi L. Fields, a highly respected leader in her field, who has been providing consulting services to fire and rescue, EMS, police, sheriff and other public safety agencies since 1992. Fields is widely known for its customized, valid selection, and promotional testing and training programs that provide candidates with a test atmosphere in which they can succeed. Every step possible is taken to provide a level playing field. The Fields Human Capital Division is staffed with PhD and Master’s level I/O psychologists and technical subject matter experts who are former high-ranking public safety agency personnel; a combination of expertise that no other firm can claim. Products offered are based on scientific and legal standards and principles, but are also specifically customized to the unique qualities of each client agency. ESCI is excited to now offer Florida departments an outstanding alternative for their promotional testing and executive search needs. ESCI/Fields is known for being dedicated to diversity in the workplace. This philosophy was born from the recognition that barriers to advancement exist in the workplace for all groups, particularly those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds – largely minorities, and in some cases, females. ESCI-Fields Human Capital Division is set apart from others who perform similar work, in never having received a successful legal challenge to any human capital program offered. For more information contact: M. Stuart McElhaney, Eastern Regional Director 5939 SE 158th Court Ocklawaha, Florida 32179 Corporate: 1-800-757-3724 Direct: 352-572-5190 [email protected] • www.esci.us T hese two very prestigious awards recognize Chief Fire Executives for their professional and personal acts and deeds, which serve as both examples and challenges for other career and volunteer CFEs throughout Florida. To nominate a Chief for this award, any FFCA member can nominate another member by completing a summary of why the nominee is deserving of this award. Section Criteria Selection criteria will emphasize leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to the public, and contributions to the fire service as a whole. All of the nominee's fire service activities and accomplishments will be considered, with special emphasis placed on the period from 2016 through early 2017. A nominee's command role at a successfully mitigated major emergency inciddent,, while relevant, will not be enough to place that individual in contention for the award. The Nomination Process • Complete the recognition response form. • Include an executive summary, detailing the highlights of his/her qualifications and contributions to the fire service as a whole. • Any other support documents, award citations, newspaper articles, or letters of recommendation from appropriate elected or appointed officials. • Deadline for submission: June 1, 2017. The Selection Process The Career and Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year selection committees will review the nomination packages and select the winner. Each committee will consist of the last three award recipients. Disclosure of Winner Upon the selection of both Volunteer and Career Fire Chief of the Year recipients, there will be no notification of the award recipients directly. Only the selection committee and one FFCA staff person will have knowledge of the winners. The Chairperson of the selection committee will personally notify the recipient’s City Manager, Mayor, or Administrative Personnel to ensure the presence and participation of the recipient at the annual conference is necessary. The award is presented at this year's award ceremony on July 18, at the FFCA Executive Development Conference. Electronic submission is preferred. To access the online nomination forms, go to ffca.org. In the Quick Links section on the right side of the page, click on FFCA Fire Chief of the Year and Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year and follow the instructions. For more information, call 386.676.2744 or email [email protected] 2017 Fire Chief of the Year and 2017 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year Awards