The Elections Committee consists of one representative from each IAFC division. The committee administers the elections process set forth in Section III of the IAFC Constitution and Bylaws, including onsite elections at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) and conducting all balloting.
Candidates for IAFC Second Vice President
The following is a schedule of deadlines imposed by current policies and the IAFC Constitution and Bylaws (CBL) with respect to elections for officers and for constitutional changes.
2025 Key Dates
| February 1 |
Candidates submit documentation to Elections Committee. |
| February 1 |
Proposed changes to Constitution and Bylaws (CBL) submitted to CEO/Executive Director |
| March 12 |
Members submit questions for candidates |
| March 19 |
Elections Committee reviews questions |
| March 26 |
Candidates respond to questions |
| April 23 |
Candidate platforms/profiles in member publication and election website |
| May 4 |
Proposed constitutional changes on elections website |
| May 13 |
Voting opens |
| May 20 |
Voting eligibility cut-off (new members & renewals) |
| June 10 |
Voting ends |
| June 25 |
Voting results received |
| June 26 |
Elections subcommittee reviews results |
| July 12 |
Unofficial results shared with membership |
| July 13 |
2026 candidates requesting booth space at FRI 2025
Candidates to be installed confirm eligibility for installation at General Session |
| August 12 |
Elections Committee reviews results |
| August 14 |
Official results presented at business meeting |
| August 15 |
Installation of officers (at General Session) |