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In loving memory of Heather Westphal, pictured with her puppy, Kona

In loving memory of Heather Westphal
August 9, 1975 – October 12, 2008
Wife, daughter, sister, friend
IAFC Membership Marketing Manager

Sign the online memorial guestbook
View the photo collage (pdf)
Washington Post notice and obituary (see second entry)

All-Star Rowing Crew Honors Westphal

Heather Westphal, IAFC Membership Marketing Manager, Drowns October 12 on Family Vacation in Hawaii
Mark Light, Executive Director: "She was one of our brightest stars"

View the IAFC video Heather worked to create and to whom we dedicate:

Give the Gift of IAFC Membership

Dec. 4, 2008...This holiday season, provide additional support to your department by giving your team a free six-month trial membership in the IAFC! Let those you mentor and work with know you appreciate their commitment and help them take it to the next level by involving them in the IAFC. Remember, the IAFC is not just for chiefs. Everyone in your department is eligible to join!

View IAFC 2nd Vice President Chief Jack Parow’s video comments on giving the gift...

Plan for 2009 Now! Register for IAFC conferences now and save

Application Procedures: 2009 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program

IAFC TV Debuts

Regional Incident Survey Team Application Deadlines Extended

Near-Miss Reporting System Partners with TargetSafety

The IAFC Releases Statement on Individuals’ Rights to Serve Their Communities in Multiple Capacities

The IAFC Encourages Enhanced Preparedness/Awareness

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