We have wrapped up another day here at Backyards and Beyond ending with a special ceremony to recognize our 2008 Leadership Award winners.
The outstanding work of fire professionals, homeowner association leaders, and community officials to reduce the ignition potential in and around WUI communities is inspirational.
These leaders represent some of the best examples of innovation, collaboration, and Firewise impact in the nation.
A virtual round-of-applause to the following:
Regional level winners
InterfaceSouth, US Forest Service, Southern Research Station (Gainesville, Fla.)
Kirk Rowdabaugh, Arizona State Forestry Division (Phoenix)
State level winners
John Edwards and Don Wells, Wildcat Community Inc. (Jasper, Ga.)
Patrick Mahoney, Florida Division of Forestry (Bradenton, Fla.)
Texas Firewise and Urban Wildland Interface Team, Texas Forest Service (Fredericksburg, Texas)
The outstanding work of fire professionals, homeowner association leaders, and community officials to reduce the ignition potential in and around WUI communities is inspirational.
These leaders represent some of the best examples of innovation, collaboration, and Firewise impact in the nation.
A virtual round-of-applause to the following:
Regional level winners
InterfaceSouth, US Forest Service, Southern Research Station (Gainesville, Fla.)
Kirk Rowdabaugh, Arizona State Forestry Division (Phoenix)
State level winners
John Edwards and Don Wells, Wildcat Community Inc. (Jasper, Ga.)
Patrick Mahoney, Florida Division of Forestry (Bradenton, Fla.)
Texas Firewise and Urban Wildland Interface Team, Texas Forest Service (Fredericksburg, Texas)
Local level winners
Colorado Springs Wildland Risk Section, Colorado Springs Fire Department (Colorado Springs)
Cook County Firewise Committee (Grand Marais, Minn.)
Three Rivers RC&D Wildland Fire Education Prevention (Pocatello, Idaho)
We are always looking for more showcases of good work. Visit the Firewise Leadership Award page to find out how to nominate.
More conference highlights to come!
Labels: Arizona State Forestry, Colorado Springs Widland, Cook County Firewise, Florida Division of Forestry, InterfaceSouth, Leadership Awards, Texas Firewise, Three Rivers
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