NAHF Vice President of Legislation and Advocacy

NAHF Vice President of Legislation and Advocacy

Anthony Barrero

A Message from Anthony I am honored to serve as the Vice President of the NAHF, and look forward to the positive impact to come. Anthony Barrero

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M. Anthony Barrero, Jr., Battalion Chief Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Fire Department.

My background includes over two decades of service to the Fire and Rescue Department with significant experiences spanning many areas of the fire service. These experiences include current and past certifications and qualifications in Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Suppression, and Hazardous Materials.

My experience includes command level positions in Operations, Hazmat and Fire Investigations, Suppression, and EMS. I have served on the International Code Council, a two-year term on the Building Code-Fire Safety Committee.

I am currently an Assistant Fire Marshal and am certified as a Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Suppression Officer, Law Enforcement Officer with full police powers. I am currently enrolled in the United States Fire Administration Executive Fire Officer Program. Related Professional Activities and Affiliations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2168 National Association of Hispanic Firefighters Fairfax County Hispanic Association of Firefighters National Association of Fire Investigators International Association of Arson Investigators

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Assistant Fire Marshal Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with Full Police Powers NFPA 1031, Fire Inspector NFPA 1033, Fire Investigator Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator Virginia Department of Housing Community Development, Building Code Academy Education: Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, 1985 Law Enforcement Officer, Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, Fairfax, Virginia,

2000 Married to Catherine with daughters Alexandra and Olivia Class offering: Community Risk Management Course Abstract The purpose of the session is to fully examine “early fire intervention” as a major firefighting strategy for fire departments, particularly in light of today’s significant budgetary constraints on the operational capabilities of many departments.

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Roles & Responsibilities of our Vice President

Reports to the President

Works closely with the President and Director

Acts as a member of the Executive Board

NAHF Liaison to IAFF

Manages relationships with external organizations (political, corporate, nonprofit…)

Works with the Executive Board in achieving the organization's mission

Research and reports current issues and legislation

Participates in strategic planning

Serves as ex officio of the NAHF legislative course of action

Evaluates legislative implications to NAHF

Works with the Exec Board to recommend legislative actions

Participates in Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and concerns

Reviews with the Executive Board any issues of concern

Annually evaluates the performance of the President and President Elect

Participates closely with the President to develop and implement officer transition plans

Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the President

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