PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Fire-Rescue Chief Sam Greif has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee.
According to Plano Fire-Rescue, the Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee is composed of fire and emergency service leaders who provide guidance to the IAFC and policymakers about how to prepare for the next terrorist attack. The committee identifies terrorism and homeland security issues for IAFC advocacy. It also serves as a resource on homeland security issues, and maintains relationships with homeland security leaders.
The committee has created resources like the Terrorism Response Checklist and Guide to improve the fire and emergency service’s preparedness to respond to acts of terrorism. In addition, the committee has provided valued input to American decision makers in the White House, federal agencies and Congress about how to craft national legislation and policies to protect the public.
Chief Greif has served on the committee since 2016 and previously chaired the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity.
“While the overarching goal of the Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee is to keep the American public safe, the focus of this prestigious group is developing best practices for the prevention, response, and mitigation of terroristic activities,” stated Greif. “I am honored to be a part of this group and will represent Plano and Plano FireRescue to the best of my ability.”
Greif’s first action as Chair will be to lead the committee’s meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina the end of this month.
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