Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation (FFCF)

Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation (FFCF)

Board of Trustees

Cindy Morgan

 

Foundation Chair
Cindy Morgan,
VP Equipment & Rescue Sales
Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
Mobile: (321) 438-9185

Contact Cindy Morgan

Chief Terry ParrisVice Chair
Terry Parris
, Division Chief
Panama City Beach Fire Rescue
Office: (850) 233-5120

 

Chief Jim LargeTreasurer
Jim Large, Fire Chief, Retired
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
Contact Chief Parris
 

Christina SemeraroSecretary
Christina Semeraro

Danny SanchezTrustee
Danny Sanchez, Territory Vice President Florida State & Local Government
Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Phone: (954) 260-2961

 
Contact Danny Sanchez
Laura Jacobs DonaldsonTrustee
Laura Jacobs Donaldson, Shareholder
Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, PA
Office: (813) 514-4700

Trustee
Sarrah Carroll Glassner, Deputy Executive Director of Administration
Florida Sheriffs Association
Office: (850) 877-2165 ext. 5809

Contact Laura Jacobs Donaldson
Contact Sarrah Carroll Glassner
Trustee
Dawn Witherspoon, President/Founder
The For Paul Foundation

 
Chief Michael ChoateTrustee
Michael Choate, Fire Chief
Immokalee Fire Control District
Office: (239) 657-2111
Chief Trip BarrsTrustee
Trip Barrs,
Fire Chief
Treasure Island Fire Rescue
Office: (727) 547-4590

 

Contact Chief Choate
Contact Chief Barrs

Chief Ryan CrawfordTrustee
Ryan Crawford, Fire Chief
South Walton Fire District
Office: (850) 267-1298

 

Ngoc HuynhExecutive Director/CEO
Ngoc Huynh
, Executive Director/CEO
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
Office: (850) 900-5180

Contact Chief Crawford
Contact Ngoc Huynh

Board of Trustees Interest Applications for Upcoming Vacancy
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025

Volunteer to be part of an organization focused on developing and supporting Florida firefighters and their families! The mission of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation (FFCF) is to provide educational opportunities, including scholarships, to fire and emergency services professionals, as well as future firefighting candidates, develop public relations programs to promote and raise public awareness of Florida's fire and emergency services; to assist other related organizations in the development and implementation of public education programs and provide scholarships to educate fire service personnel on the latest public safety methods and techniques.

The Foundation is currently seeking to fill one (1) upcoming vacancy on its Board of Trustees to fill an upcoming vacancy created by a current member whose term ends at the July Executive Development Conference.

The Foundation is undergoing a transition period, and we are looking for individuals who will be active participants who will have the time or capacity to dedicate to organizational initiatives, and help the Foundation to:

  • Identify ways to serve the Florida fire service through charitable efforts
  • Participate in fundraising and applying for grants
  • Review of budget and finances to ensure compliance, transparency and solvency
  • Provide oversight and give direction when necessary to help the Foundation achieve its mission and objectives

In order to be considered for a position on the Board of Trustees, please complete the online application which includes a brief questionnaire. You do not have to be part of the fire service to serve on the Board of Trustees, however, a knowledge or familiarity of public safety is preferred. The application process includes the ability to load a supporting document such as a cover letter, resume or references.

Please submit your interest application by Friday, May 30, 2025. The Board of Trustees will review all applications and make a determination before the Executive Development Conference where Trustee members will be expected to attend the in-person meeting on July 11, 2025 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa.

If you have any questions regarding this opening, please contact us at [email protected].

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