Leland Gayheart Fire Safety and Prevention Award to the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society
The 2010 Calendar Project has been received an award from the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center. The Leland Gayheart Fire Safety Prevention Award was recently presented to Fire Marshal / Board Member John Hager from Karla Klas of the University of Michigan.
The award is presented each year to recognize the work of Michigan firefighters and Leland Gayheart, a 23-year-old firefighter who lost his life after a burn injury in 1991.
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Beginning in 2007 the MFIS honored Cary Thompson with the first ever public educator of the year. The award has been developed in honor of Fire Marshal Larry Zimmerman. Larry served as fire inspector and fire marshal with the City of Royal Oak. Larry was diagnosed with amyloidosis and lost his life to the terrible disease.
Known to the children of the area as Firemen Larry his efforts in public education changed many children and prevented hundreds of accidental fires or injuries. This award is given in honor of “Firemen Larry’s” service and commitment to the fire prevention.
Criteria:
The award shall be given to a person who has demonstrated continued efforts in public fire education and prevention. The MFIS executive board will consider all applications and select an appropriate nominee. This award may be given annually during the September conference. The following items should be considered in the application:
- Education should continue over several years of service to the community.
- Programs should promote fire safety, wellness, or preparedness.
- The overall education should provide span multiple age groups including children, teens, adults, and seniors.
- Utilize unconventional means in delivering key information.
- Develop programs that [click to continue…]
