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Dr. Judith M. Graber Receives the 2024 Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Leadership and Management Research


STILLWATER, Okla. – Dr. Judith M. Graber, Ph.D., M.S., was presented the 2024 Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Service Leadership and Management Research at the 2024 International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management Research Symposium held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 13, 2024. This award is presented to individuals who have significantly advanced fire leadership and management literature through their research efforts.

William Peterson Receives 2024 John W. Hoglund Award


STILLWATER, Okla. – William Peterson was presented with the 2024 John W. Hoglund Award during the 91st IFSTA Validation Conference held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 13, 2024. The John W. Hoglund Award is presented by the IFSTA Executive Board to an individual who has exhibited outstanding leadership and service to the board and the organization during their tenure.

Dr. Robert England Receives the 2024 IFSTA Everett E. Hudiburg Award


STILLWATER, Okla. – Dr. Robert England was presented with the 2024 Everett E. Hudiburg Memorial Award during the Opening General Session of the 91st IFSTA Validation Conference held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 13, 2024. The Everett E. Hudiburg Memorial Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the training of firefighters.

Jon Bubke Receives 2024 Marvin L. Austin Distinguished Leadership Award


STILLWATER, Okla. – During the Opening General Session of the International Fire Service Training Association 91st Annual Validation Conference held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 13, 2024, the 2024 Marvin L. Austin Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to Jon Bubke, Fire Protection Publications retired business operations coordinator.

Dennis Compton Given Emeritus Status


STILLWATER, Okla. – Dennis Compton, retired fire chief and former International Fire Service Training Association Executive Board chairman, was approved for emeritus status by the IFSTA Executive Board during the 90th IFSTA Summer Validation Conference, July 8, 2023.

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