Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski, senior director of research for UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and IFSTAⓇ Executive Board member, was awarded the 2023 Everett E. Hudiburg Award during the 90th IFSTAⓇ Summer Validation Conference July 8, 2023.
Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski, senior director of research for UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and IFSTAⓇ Executive Board member, was awarded the 2023 Everett E. Hudiburg Award during the 90th IFSTAⓇ Summer Validation Conference July 8, 2023.
Steve Kerber, UL's Fire Safety Research Institute vice president and executive director, was awarded the 2023 Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Leadership and Management Research during the 90th IFSTAⓇ Summer Validation Conference July 8, 2023.
Jeff Fortney, former Fire Protection Publications lead senior editor and photographer, was awarded the 2023 Marvin L. Austin Distinguished Leadership Award during the 90th IFSTAⓇ Summer Validation Conference July 8, 2023.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Paul Valentine, former International Fire Service Training Association Executive Board vice chair, received his IFSTA emeritus status award during the 2023 IFSTAⓇ Summer Validation Conference, July 8, 2023.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Mark S. Pare, the Rhode Island Fire Academy director, received his IFSTA emeritus award during the 2023 IFSTAⓇ Summer Validation Conference, July 8, 2023.
STILLWATER, Oklahoma – In partnership with the International Fire Service Training Association, École Nationale des Pompiers du Québec has completed a French translation for Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition.
STILLWATER, Oklahoma - Tom Jenkins, fire chief for the Rogers Fire Department, Rogers, Arkansas; was reappointed to the International Fire Service Training Association Executive Board during the 2023 IFSTAⓇ Winter Meeting, January 12, 2023.
Tom Jenkins has served as the Rogers Fire Department fire chief since 2009. Prior to his arrival in Arkansas, he served as deputy chief for the Sand Springs Fire Department in Oklahoma.
Dr. Larry Collins, retired Eastern Kentucky University Safety, Security & Emergency Department associate dean, Richmond, Kentucky, completed eight years of service to the IFSTAⓇ Executive Board during the 2023 IFSTAⓇ Winter Meeting in January.
Larry has an associate of science degree in Fire Science Technology, a bachelor’s in Industrial Arts/Technology Education, and a master’s and doctorate of education in Technology Education.
Every year since 1981, IFSTA has published a Fire Service Calendar featuring unique fire service related images from around the world. Professional and amateur photographers submit photographs for consideration to be included in the IFSTA calendar.
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We are pleased to announce the 2023 recipient of the Congressional Fire Services Institute and International Fire Safety Training Association's Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education.
Please join us in congratulating Peg Paul, Peg Paul & Associates president and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition communications manager in Frankfort, Illinois.
Paul founded Peg Paul & Associates in 2000 and has worked with numerous organizations including the National Fire Protection Association. Paul has been involved with HFSC since 1998.