• Incorporated - June 21, 2011 as a non-profit cooperation, as authorized under Guam law.

• Membership – (Guam, CNMI, ROP, FSM & ROM)– Regular members: Full time fire chiefs and chief officers with 2-5

crossed bugles (Board of Directors/voting members).

– Affiliate: Any member of a fire and emergency services organization (Captains, lieutenants, firefighters, administrative staff, medics, etc)

– Associate: Elected or appointed officials, business representatives, and others interested in supporting the WPIAFC

• Purpose- to foster and maintain professional fellowship and camaraderie among the fire service organizations of Guam and the neighboring island in Micronesia

• Mission-– Cultivate a closer relationship between fire service organizations and

the community;– To promote fire safety through research, study and education;– To serve as the recognized organization for exchange of ideas and

information;– To research, plan, facilitate, and execute joint training in furtherance

of continuing education among the fire service organizations

• - June 21, 2011 as a non-profit Taxation

Accomplishments• On August 24, 2011 at the Fire Rescue International

Conference Atlanta Georgia, History was made for the first time in 50 years, the WFC Board of Directors adopted a resolution admitting the WPIAFC to the Western Division of the IAFC. – WPIAFC President serves as a VP board member for WFC– Support and assistance from WFC /IAFC– Information sharing

Accomplishments• IAFC President and WFC President Visit-

December 13, 2011. Established strong relationships with Governors (Guam & CNMI).

• Established strong ties with the members of the 31st Legislature of Guam

• Key Issues– Support for current Guam Fire Chief Confirmation– Guam Bill 422-31 (LS) Reinstatement of Chief of

Fire and Police to previous position

Projects/Goals• IMAS program

– Funded by FEMA

• Establish relationships with all Micronesian Governments

• Membership recruitment outreach (100%)

• Partnering with other emergency response agencies, training institutions (Local DHS, PRATC, GCC, etc) and private companies.

Projects/Goals• Grants-Regional training for Chief Officer development &

firefighting/EMS equipment

• Acquiring used firefighting apparatus and equipment from our U.S counterparts through IAFC to assist pacific islands

• Continue Giving Back to the Community

• 1st Annual WPIAFC conference November 2012.

Induction into the WFC/IAFC

Guam Fire Chief Swearing In

IAFC/WFC Presidents Visit (Guam)

IAFC/WFC Presidents Visit (Guam)

IAFC/WFC Presidents Visit (Guam)

IAFC/WFC Presidents Visit (Saipan)

IAFC/WFC Presidents Visit (Saipan)

Donation to Make-a-Wish

www.facebook.com/groups/wpiafcClosed group. Members have to be approved.

Website

www.wpiafc.comOpen to all, membership applications, minutes, etc.

Questions?

Thank you!

Stanley C. TorresPresident WPIAFCEmail: chiefsct@gmail.comCell: 671-487-1287