She not only has this vision for the other members of her department, but she sets the example herself every day in all she does. Joanne holds numerous certifications in the field of health and safety and is proud to be a Level 4 Certified Command Officer. She is also a certified instructor, which she achieved in 1993. Joanne holds the National Fire Academy’s Advanced Safety Officer Program certification and is an associate faculty member at the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). She is active in the Maryland fire service and at the national level as well. I can tell you firsthand that it has been a godsend to have Joanne generously share her strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Her involvement with the NFFF goes back years. In 2014, she was named the Region III Everyone Goes Home Advocate Coordinator and she remains committed as a leader and instructor dedicated to reducing firefighter line- of-duty deaths throughout the United States. Chief Rund is an active member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) having served on many committees and positions – including that of director-at-large with the Safety, Health and Survival Section. In 2018, Joanne was selected to take part in the prestigious IAFC Fire Service Executive Development Institute Program. She is most often described by those closest to her as incredibly smart, an excellent leader, and one of the most kind and patient people you will ever know. I see her the same way but would add humble to that description. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has everything in the world to be proud of, and to top it off, she willingly and openly serves as a mentor to others who are at various points in their careers. The fire service is fortunate to have Chief Rund among us – and I am proud to profile my friend during this Women’s History Month for her outstanding leadership and contributions.
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