Mission Statement
The Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professionals organization is dedicated to professional growth through education and information sharing of current issues and emerging trends in order to elevate the value of administrative services to those we support.
Welcome to IFSAP
Kris Murphy, IFSAP President
(2023 – 2025)
Bensenville FPD
The Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professionals (IFSAP) is a provider of education, training, and resources for Fire Administrative & Executive Professionals. We’re here to help you grow your skill set so you can navigate today’s evolving fire house climate. Through educational seminars, the Fall Symposium, Fire Service Executive Support Program (ESP), our email E-Blast program and yearly conference, IFSAP provides a community platform for peer-to-peer conversations on trending topics in the fire industry, hands on training, and shared experiences.
IFSAP strives to be an effective support system to the Fire Chiefs, to provide a forum to discuss matters of mutual interest, to provide education, and to set objectives to continue to grow with the Fire Service and equip those within that support role the knowledge and skills to be a valuable asset.
Congratulations!
Administrative Professional of the Year 2024
Courtney Michaels
Buffalo Grove Fire Department
IFSAP Member Since 2013
Amber Nadeau
Warrenville Fire Protection District
IFSAP Member Since 2017
Cali Reavy
Naperville Fire Department
IFSAP Member Since 2018
Past Administrative Professional of the Year Award Recipients
- 2023 Roseann Hernandez, Aurora FD
- 2023 Angie Koehne, Beecher FPD
- 2022 Cali Reavy, Naperville FD
- 2021 Kris Murphy, Broadview FD
- 2020 Kristin Wexell, Braidwood FPD (awarded in May, 2021)
- 2017 Robin Dubiel, Hanover Park FD
- 2016 Laura Haiden, Glenside FPD
- 2015 Jacque McLaughlin, Channahon FPD
- 2014 Joan Buzzard, Effingham FD
- 2013 Janice Gumprecht, Bartlett FPD
- 2012 Lisa Alfaro, Oak Forest FD
- 2011 Diane Michalec, Romeoville FD
- 2010 Sue Huiner, Homer Township FPD
- 2009 Kathy Adams, Lisle-Woodridge FPD
- 2008 Kathy Haage, Deerfield-Bannockburn FD
Announcements
2022-2023 Board Election Notification
Applications are due by January 31, 2022
Application Form
Annual IFSAP Conference
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Galena, IL
April 19-21, 2023
Registration deadline is March 27, 2023
Registration Form
More Information
The Village of Niles Now Hiring!
Executive Assistant for Niles Fire Department
IFSAP Challenge Coins Available for Purchase
Please contact President Kris Murphy to purchase. Coins are $10.00 ea.
IFCA Foundation Blood Drives
Blanket Fundraiser
Help raise money for the IFSAP Education Fund
Membership Applications
To become a member, please download and complete the Application for Membership.
The IFCA
The Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professionals (IFSAP) organization is a division of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA).
Our Sponsors
To become a sponsor, please download the Business Website Sponsor Application.