FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2026
Deputy Chief Will Broscious Selected for IAFC Executive Leadership Program
Charlottesville, VA — The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has announced that Deputy Chief Will Broscious of the Charlottesville Fire Department has been selected to participate in the prestigious Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI). Broscious was chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants representing fire departments across the United States and Canada for inclusion in the 2026 cohort.
The Fire Service Executive Development Institute is a year-long leadership development program created by the IAFC to prepare new and aspiring fire chiefs for successful and effective leadership roles. Participants in the 2026 cohort will convene for four in-person sessions throughout the year, including one session held in conjunction with the Fire Rescue International Conference in Kansas City. Between sessions, cohort members will collaborate through an online learning community. The program will begin with an initial session at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, during the week of February 16–20, 2026.
This marks the 14th consecutive year that the Motorola Solutions Foundation has provided grant funding to support the IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute.
Deputy Chief Broscious joined the Charlottesville Fire Department in 2024, bringing with him more than two decades of experience as a career firefighter in South Carolina, along with many years of dedicated volunteer service. During his career, he served with one of the state’s largest and busiest fire departments, responding to a wide range of emergency incidents in complex urban environments. His extensive background includes operational leadership, incident command, and high-level decision-making during dynamic and high-risk situations.
“I am honored to be selected for the Fire Service Executive Development Institute,” said Deputy Chief Broscious. “This opportunity will allow me to strengthen my leadership skills, learn alongside respected fire service professionals from across North America, and bring new perspectives back to the Charlottesville Fire Department as we continue to serve our community.”
With the continued support of the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Program has become the premier leadership and career development initiative within the fire and rescue services. Graduates of previous cohorts have gone on to serve as fire chiefs and senior leaders in departments and fire service organizations nationwide.
About the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world’s leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, and public safety legislation. Since 1973, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
About Motorola Solutions Foundation
As the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, the Motorola Solutions Foundation partners with organizations around the world to build safer cities and thriving communities. We focus on giving back through strategic grants, employee volunteerism and other community investment initiatives. Our strategic grants program supports organizations that offer first responder programming and technology and engineering education, and align to our values of accountability, innovation, impact, and inclusion.
The Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI)
FSEDI is a program developed by the IAFC and funded by a grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation to provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have a successful and productive tenure. After individuals complete their yearlong program, they remain active members of FSEDI as part of an alumni.
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City of Charlottesville
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