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STILLWATER, Okla. – The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and Fire Protection Publications (FPP) mourn the passing of FPP Emeritus Director Harold Mace. Mr. Mace was Director of FPP for 23 years and led a number of initiatives to improve firefighter training worldwide. Mike Wieder, IFSTA Executive Director reflected: “We lost a true icon in the American fire service. Harold was an amazing leader, mentor, and friend to so many people. His impact will continue on.”
Orange County Fire Authority
With two decades of invaluable experience, Felicia Bryant is a dedicated member of the Orange County Fire Authority, currently serving as Assistant Chief Fire Marshal. She joined the OCFA in June 2025 after more than 20 years with the Oakland Fire Department. With the Oakland Fire Department she ascended in the ranks Firefighter, Driver Operator/Engineer, Public Information Officer, Lieutenant, and Assistant Fire Marshal.
A committed community leader, Felicia has served various community boards with membership to various professional organizations including the California Fire Chief Association and California Fire Prevention Officers. She previously chaired the Black Women in the Fire Service at the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Nancy Trench, retired Fire Protection Publications assistant director, was approved for emeritus status by the IFSTA Executive Board during the 90th IFSTA Summer Validation Conference, July 8, 2023.
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