EFFINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MARCH 2007
Chief Recognized on National Level
March 20, 2007Contact: Debbie Sobotka, Deputy Director
Center for Public Safety Excellence
Chantilly, Virginia Tel. 703-691-4620
Chief Joseph C. Holomy has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on March 7, 2007 to officially confer the re-designation upon Chief Holomy. Chief Holomy is one of only 506 CFO’s worldwide.
The Chief Fire Officer Designation program is a program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including: Experience, Education, Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Association Membership, Community Involvement, and Technical Competencies. Chief Holomy received his original designation on February 19, 2004. To maintain the designation, individuals need to show they have continued to develop as a CFO in four areas: Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Active Association Membership, and Community Involvement.
A Board of Review consisting of members of the fire and emergency services profession, academia, and municipal agencies review each application and recommends successful candidates for designation to the Commission.
Chief Holomy has been in the fire service for 30 years and serves on numerous local and state committees as well as 2nd Vice President of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and President of MABAS Division 54.