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2007 |
| Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award |
May, 2007 |
Motivation & Vision
*Chris Wilcox
*Fire Management Division Winnemucca Field OfficeMentoring &
Teamwork
*Tom Boatner
*Texas Forest Service
Initiative & Innovation
*BDF Engine 57 Family Support Branch: CIIMT1
*Jack Kirkendall |
Demonstrated valued leadership traits during, or in
support of, wildland fire operations.
Word doc giving details |
| "FFMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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2007 |
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Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own at last BOD meeting. |
| Ember Award for Fire Research, IAWF |
March, 2007 |
Dr. James K. Brown |
The award recognizes sustained and excellent research
contributions to wildland fire science; innovative solutions to
important wildland fire challenges; effective and appropriate
communication of wildland fire science and research results. |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Chief Officers, USFS |
February, 2007 |
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Awarded by the R5 Chief Officers to one of their own. |
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2006 |
| Parachute Industry Association "Member of the Year"
award for 2006 |
2006 |
Pat Wilson, SJ Project Leader at MTDC, now retired,
USFS |
For his outstanding contributions in technical,
safety, and promotional parachute projects. |
| National Silver Smokey Bear Award & Bronze Smokey Bear
Award; NASF, the USFS and the Advertising Council |
2006 |
Silver: Teresa Rigby of the Salt Lake Field
Office, BLM
Bronze: Thomas Lund, Arizona Strip, BLM;
Wayne Monger, Dixie NF |
highest national honor one can receive for outstanding
contributions in wildland fire prevention. To see what these folks
did and what they look like, here's
their page (pdf file). |
| National Golden Smokey Bear Award, USFS, NASF & Ad
Council |
10/9/06 |
Rick Gibson of Wilsonville OR (ODF) |
For his leadership in wildland fire prevention and
education. He is the first Oregon Department of Forestry employee to
get the national award, which is presented by the USDA Forest
Service, National Association of State Foresters and The Advertising
Council. (photo) |
| Recognition for heroic and quick action at the scene
of the crash of Helitanker-742, USFS |
10/2/06 |
(12 names may be posted at some time, but not right now)
CAN WE NOW KNOW WHO THESE GOOD
PEOPLE ARE? |
The crewmembers involved in the crash of HT-742 on
10/1/06 were recognized this morning by the Mike Dietrich, IC for
their heroic and quick actions at the scene. The commendation states
"Whose prompt and courageous actions at the scene of the Helicopter
accident were integral to stabilizing the situation and protecting
two pilots from further injury." |
| Silver Smokey Bear Award, USFS |
2006 |
Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact Prevention Committee |
For the work they did during Smokey’s 60th birthday
celebration, including across the nation. |
| Ember Award for Fire Research, IAWF |
March, 2006 |
Dr. Frank Albini, who was a fire behavior scientist
at the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab |
To acknowledge sustained achievement in wildland fire
science. |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Division Chiefs, USFS |
February, 2006 |
Buck Silva (MDF) |
Awarded by the R5 Division Chiefs to one of their own. |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Humanitarian Award, a 12" bronze statue
of a female wildland firefighter |
February, 2006 |
Vicki Minor, "Mom of Firefighters" |
Awarded to Vicki for her work with wildland
firefighters by Tom Harbour (FS Chief of FAM) at the R5 Division Chiefs
Conference. The
firefighters gave her a standing ovation. |
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2005 |
| "FFMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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2005 |
Aaron Gelobter (SQF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. Announced by Ray Quintanar at the Chief Officers Meeting in
Reno, 2/06 |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Humanitarian Award, a 12" bronze statue
of a wildland firefighter |
February, 2006 |
Steve Myers |
Awarded to Steve for his work with wildland
firefighters by Vicki Minor at the FWFSA Conference. |
Six Rivers NF
Firefighter of the Year Awards |
2005 |
Jay Dillon, our dozer guy
Mike Gibbons, Engineer
Jesse Knox, FEO
Paul Zerr, Prevention |
from Mad River RD
from Ukonom RD
from Lower Trinity RD
from Smith River NRA |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Division Chiefs, USFS |
March, 2005 |
James Costantino (KNF) |
Awarded by the R5 Division Chiefs to one of their own. |
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2004 |
| "National FFMO of the Year" |
2004 |
(coming soon) ????? |
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| "FFMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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2004 |
Joe Millar (SHF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
| R5 Director's Award, USFS |
Dec, 2004 |
John Wendt (SRF) |
For outstanding dedicated service as a Type II IC and
leadership to the Pacific Southwest Region's Board of Directors. |
| R5 Director's Award, USFS |
Dec, 2004 |
Pat Kidder (on loan from BLM to the R5 FS) |
For outstanding service as Lead for R5 Fire
Prevention, as FS Liaison to the FireSafe Council and to the CA Fire
Alliance. |
| Regional Forester's Regional Heroism Award, R5 USFS |
Nov, 2004 |
Rich Hawkins (CNF) |
Related to actions on the Cedar Fire, 2003 |
| Regional Forester's Heroism Award, R5 USFS |
Nov, 2004 |
CNF E-39:
Capt. Brian Rhodes,
Engineer Jim Stratton, and
Firefighter Ramie Castillo,
Firefighter Jose Vigil,
Firefighter Joel Alvarado |
During the burn over on Oct. 29, 2003, CNF Engine 39
crew went above and beyond the call of duty. They maneuvered CNF
Engine 39 through the burning fire front and up to the location of
downed Firefighter Steven Rucker to provide medical assistance.
List of citation details. |
| Regional Forester's Special Act Award, R5 USFS |
Nov, 2004 |
The Los Padres Hotshots
The Plumas Hotshots
The El Cariso Hotshots
The Stanaslaus Hotshots
The Palomar Crew
CNF E-33
Tom Brand
Susan Decker
John Forster
Keri Uglik
Jeff Robinson |
Awards Related to actions on the Cedar Fire, 2003:
The Special Act Award is given only to firefighters who have shown
outstanding leadership and who have worked aggressively to control a
wildfire helping to significantly limit the fire's threat to human
life and property.
List of all names and citation details. |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Division Chiefs, USFS |
Mar, 2004 |
Norm Walker (BDF) |
Awarded by the R5 Division Chiefs to one of their own. |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Humanitarian Award, a 12" bronze statue
of a wildland firefighter |
Mar, 2004 |
Mellie |
Awarded to Mellie for her work with wildland
firefighters by John Wendt (FMO on the SRF) at the R5 Division Chiefs
Conference. The
firefighters gave her a standing ovation. |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation Humanitarian Award, a
12" bronze statue
of a wildland firefighter |
Mar, 2004 |
Debbie Miley |
Awarded to Debbie for her work with wildland
firefighters. |
| Golden Smoky Award |
2004 |
Paul Metcalf (STF) |
For outstanding service in
wildfire prevention. |
| Fire Fighter of the Year, William Davidson Post of the
VFW, the American Legion and Marine Core League |
2004 |
Melissa Hennessey (LNF) |
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| Recognition for his work with a local CA high school |
2004 |
Terry Carter (STF) |
With Terry's help, the school received a $60,000.00 grant. |
| Recognition from the CA State Senate & CA State Assembly |
2004 |
Paul Metcalf (STF)
Nancy Longmore (STF)
John Caldwell (STF) |
Recognition for their effort with the Volunteers in Prevention Program. |
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2003 |
| Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award, 2003 |
2003 |
Dave Koch, National Fire Training Officer; BIA, NIFC,
Boise ID
Mark Linane, Vegetation Management Officer;
Santa Barbara Co Fire Dept,
Los Alamos CA
Bill Miller, Great Northern Crew Supt; USFS, Aerial Fire Depot,
Missoula MT
Dan Kleinman, Division Chief;
USFS, SQF, Lake Isabella CA
Curtis Heaton, Regional Wildland Interface Coordinator; FWS, Buenos
Aires Wildlife Refuge,
Sasabe, AZ
Mike Bland, Engine Module Leader; BLM, Winnemucca Field Office, NV |
Demonstrated valued leadership traits during or in
support of wildland fire operations.
Word doc giving details from NIFC. |
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Courage and Valor Award |
2003 |
Doug McDonald, Novato Fire Department CA who
repeatedly attempted to save Steve Rucker's life on the the Cedar
Fire, San Diego Co, 10/29/03 |
The award is for a singular act of extraordinary
courage and valor in the line of duty, however it recognizes all
firefighters for their daily commitment to the core fire service
values and to life safety. |
| 2003 International Wildland Fire Safety Award,
IAWF |
Nov, 2003 |
Martin (Marty) Alexander |
Marty is Senior Fire Behavior Research Officer, Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forestry Service, Northern Forestry
Centre; presented in Toronto, Canada. The award is made annually for
a significant contribution to wildland firefighter safety, either directly on the fireline; or indirectly through management, cultural changes, or through wildland fire research.
Marty's Conference Paper & Response
to Receiving Award. |
| Stihl Heroism Award |
May, 2003 |
William R. Chrimes |
A firefighter and paramedic with the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department,
VA helped rescue 2 firefighters in Happy Camp, Calif. after their fire engine plunged more than 1,200 feet over an embankment. |
Silver Smokey Award,
USFS, R5 |
Mar, 2003 |
Nan Madden
(MDF) |
For outstanding service in
wildfire prevention. The award is rarely given to individuals. Nan
is richly deserving of this honor. |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Division Chiefs, USFS |
Feb, 2003 |
Hal Mortier (CNF) |
Awarded by the R5 Division Chiefs to one of their own. |
| The Horseshoe Bob Knob Award, 2003 awarded by Rax to the most ancient of R5 hotshot
supts. |
Feb, 2003 |
Bob Bennett of Horseshoe Meadows IHC (SQF) |
Story behind it: 2002 season, Horseshoe Bob's crew buggie lost a dashboard knob, as these new crew buggies are wont to do.
Rax (STF) , having recognized the weakness and having ordered extras, had a spare and gave it to Bob. Now, over beers that night, Bob swears
Rax stole his knob and then gave it back, planting another one later - the "lost" one - under his buggie's seat so he could find it.
Rax swears he was no thief. He simply was prepared and thus had a spare knob to offer...
Words on the Horseshoe Bob Knob Award: "If Bob aint whining about his knob, he's whining about something." |
Fire Instructor of the Year Award, co-recipients
USFS, R5
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Feb, 2003 |
Dick McCombs
Wes Shook (LPF)
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Dick McCombs, a "go to" guy, instructs S-430, S-400, I-400 and many more.
Wes Shook manages the Vandenberg Interagency Training Center in
SoCal, instructs in aviation training, ACE training and many other classes.
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| "National FFMO of the Year" |
2003 |
Lyn Carpenter, Mark Twain NF, R9 |
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| "FMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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2003 |
Scott Vail (ENF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
| GEICO Insurance Public Service Award for Fire Safety |
2003 |
Chuck Whitlock from the USFS @ MTDC |
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2002 |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Division Chiefs, USFS |
Feb, 2002 |
Jim Smith (LPF) |
Awarded by the R5 Division Chiefs to one of their own. |
| "National FFMO of the Year" |
2002 |
Tom Beddow, Apache-Sitgreaves NF, R3 |
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| "FMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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2002 |
Dave Kohut (SNF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
| GEICO Insurance Public Service Award for Fire Safety |
2002 |
Ted Putnam (MTDC) |
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2001 |
| 2001 International Wildland Fire Safety Award,
IAWF |
2001 |
Alan (Al) K. Beaver |
Planning and Science Supervisor, Yukon Fire Management, Whitehorse, Yukon; presented in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Division Chiefs, USFS |
Feb, 2001 |
Don Studebaker (CNF) |
Awarded by the R5 Division Chiefs to one of their own. |
| Golden Pulaski Lifetime Achievement Award |
Feb, 2001 |
Paul Gleason |
Presented at the National
Hotshot Workshop, for spending a federal service career dedicated to wildland fire management. |
| "National FFMO of the Year" |
2001 |
Don Black, Flathead NF, R1 |
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| "FMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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2001 |
Mike Madden (LNF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
| GEICO Insurance Public Service Award for Fire Safety |
2001 |
Jerry Jeffries (R-1 and MTDC) |
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2000 |
| 2000 International Wildland Fire Safety Award,
IAWF |
2000 |
Richard (Dick) C. Rothermel (IFSL) |
Project Leader, Fire Behavior Research Work Unit, USFS Intermountain
Fire Sciences Laboratory, USFS; presented in Missoula MT |
Cal Yarborough Award for outstanding Division Chief
R5 Division Chiefs, USFS |
Feb, 2000 |
Jerry Hurley (PNF) |
Awarded by the R5 Division Chiefs to one of their own. |
| "National FFMO of the Year" |
2000 |
Jack Kirkendall, Bitterroot NF, R1 |
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| "FMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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2000 |
Scott Vail (ENF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
| GEICO Insurance Public Service Award for Fire Safety |
2000 |
Dick Mangan (MTDC) |
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1999 |
| 1999 International Wildland Fire Safety Award,
IAWF |
1999 |
R. H. (Harry) Luke |
Pioneering Australian Bushfire Researcher and
co-author of “Bushfires in Australia”
Presented in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| "FMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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1999 |
Greg Greenhoe (ANF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
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1998 |
| 1998 International Wildland Fire Safety Award,
IAWF |
1998 |
Paul A. Gleason (ARF, USFS) |
Hazardous Fuels Program Manager, Arapaho &
Roosevelt National Forests, Redfeather Ranger District, USFS:
presented in Winthrop, WA |
| "FMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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1998 |
Dave Kohut (Sierra NF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
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1997 |
| 1997 International Wildland Fire Safety Award,
IAWF |
1997 |
Chuck Hartley (ANF) |
Battalion Chief: Mt. Baldy District, Angles National Forest, USFS; presented
in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| "FMO of the Year", Regional Meritorious Service Award,
R5 Board of Directors, USFS
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1997 |
Thom Myall (LPF) |
Awarded by the R5 Board of Directors to one of their
own. |
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