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Early Career Fire Service Research Scholar Award - Richard M. Kesler, Ph.D.


Please join us in congratulating Richard M. Kesler, Ph.D., who was presented with the Early Career Fire Service Research Scholar Award. This award is presented by the IFSTA Executive Board at the 2026 IFSTA Validation Summer Conference on July 18th, 2026.

Dr. R. Bryan Ormond, Ph. D., Receives the 2025 Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Leadership and Management Research


Dr. R. Bryan Ormond, Ph.D., was presented the 2025 Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Service Leadership and Management Research at the 2025 International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management Research Symposium held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 12, 2025. This award is presented to individuals who have significantly advanced fire leadership and management literature through their research efforts.

David Eller Receives the 2025 Marvin L. Austin Award

During the Opening General Session of the International Fire Service Training Association 92nd Annual Validation Conference held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 12, 2025, the 2025 Marvin L. Austin Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to David Eller.

Tonya Hoover Receives the 2025 John W. Hoglund Award


Please join us in congratulating Tonya L. Hoover, who was presented with the 2025 John W. Hoglund Award. This 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.

Michael Weller Receives the 2025 Everett E. Hudiburg Memorial Award


Please join us in congratulating Michael Weller, who was presented with the 2025 Everett E. Hudiburg Memorial Award. The Everett E. Hudiburg Memorial Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the training of firefighters.

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