Open navigation NFPA.orgCatalogNFPA LiNK™Xchange™NFCSS™ More MEMBERSHIP Membership Membership Membership resources Member Sections Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Metro Section membership tailors your NFPA benefits to your profession and puts you in direct contact with fire chiefs across the globe who have expertise in fire service occupational safety, code enforcement, property inspection, and engineering. You'll find you'll use your connections almost daily. You'll be able to call on these peers to solve problems, and gain insight into tomorrow's biggest challenges. Plus, stay up-to-date on information geared to the fire prevention, public fire and life safety, and fire investigation communities. Advance your career through CEUs, educational seminars, and professional development critical to your success on the job. Plus, Section leadership and publication opportunities help you build credentials and enhance your reputation as an expert in your field. Read a summary of the Metro Section. (PDF) Qualifications Membership in the Metro Section is limited to members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and NFPA who are fire chiefs of cities or jurisdictions having a minimum staffing strength of 350 fully paid career firefighters. Membership status includes regular (active) members and past (retired) members. Download the application. (PDF) 2021 Metro Chiefs Conference Watch the presentations. July 15 July 8 July 1 | Powerpoint presentation June 24 June 17 June 10 | Powerpoint presentation 2020 Urban Fire Forum LIVE Watch the presentations from the Urban Fire Forum. June 10 Latest meeting minutes Metro Chiefs business meeting - July 30, 2021 (PDF) Metro Chiefs business meeting - May 10, 2021 (PDF) Metro Chiefs winter executive board meeting - January 12, 2021 (PDF) Metro Chiefs business meeting - August 20, 2020 (PDF) Wingspread VI report Download the Wingspread VI report (PDF) - Statements of National Significance to the United States Fire and Emergency Services Metro Chiefs Conference presentations Download presentations from the annual Metro Chiefs Conference. Sharing knowledge through DHS Countering Violent Extremism and Active Shooter (CVE-AS) Web Portals The threat posed by violent extremism is neither constrained by international borders nor limited to any single ideology. Additionally, the trends of Active Shooter individuals have grown more complex with numerous motivating factors. Groups and individuals inspired by a range of personal, religious, political, or other ideological beliefs have promoted and used violence. To counter violent extremism and prevent active shooter events, DHS is working with a broad range of government and civilian partners to gain a better understanding of the behaviors, tactics and other indicators that could point to potential violent and/or terrorist activity and the best ways to mitigate or prevent that activity. (e.g. ‘See Something, Say Something’ and ‘Run, Hide, Fight’) One of the venues utilized by DHS to promote information and intelligence sharing on a broad range of topics is the joint DHS and FBI Countering Violent Extremism and Active Shooter (CVE-AS) web portals on DHS’s Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN). The CVE-AS portals provide a more user-friendly environment to promote information sharing and collaboration between Federal, State, Local, Territorial, Tribal, Private, civilian, and International entities working to counter the threat of violent extremists and help prevent active shooter incidents. The portals provide a well-organized listing of topics so users can quickly locate and access the information relevant to their interests. Resources for Section members National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System Note: To sign up for the Report of the Week, please send an e-mail with “Subscribe” in the subject line. You can also download the program kit (ZIP) Metropolitan Fire Chiefs bylaws (PDF) Metropolitan Fire Chiefs – Policy Manual (PDF) Metropolitan Fire Chiefs – Conference Planning Manual (PDF) Fire Service-Based Electronic Tool Kit (PDF, 262 KB) Summary of the Emergency Site Management System (PDF) NFPA homeland security information and resources View high-rise fire safety and evacuation procedures Fire Service-Based EMS Electronic Toolkit - Resources for Leaders (PDF) by Chief Dennis Compton Download Fire Service Deployment: Assessing Community Vulnerability (PDF), a report on fire safety released by the Urban Fire Forum, an educational group representing metropolitan fire departments. Fire Service Deployment: Assessing Community Vulnerability (PDF) (2nd Edition High-Rise Implementation Guide) UFF Active Shooter Position Statement (PDF) Featured products NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations NFPA 921 helps equip fire investigators for a challenging and changing field. More Info NFPA 950, Standard for Data Development and Exchange for the Fire Service Promote accurate data exchange with the first edition of NFPA 950 for mutual aid emergency response. More Info In This Section Executive board/Governance Executive board and meeting minutes Position statements and partnerships Metropolitan Fire Chiefs /Position statements and partnerships Archive presentations Urban Fire Forum Fire chiefs from around the world endorse important documents for today’s fire service each September. Order your Metro Chiefs logo gear | NFPA Order your Metro Logo Gear Metro Chiefs history A history of the NFPA section. Metro past presidents A list of former Metro past presidents Metro Award recipients Recipients of awards since 2001. 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