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Hazardous Materials Committee Awards
The IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee has three awards that recognize outstanding contributions in the field of hazardous-materials emergency response, which are presented annually at the International Hazardous Materials Response Conference:
- Chairman’s Award
- Level A Award
- John Eversole Lifetime Achievement Award
Download the Hazardous Materials Commitee Awards nomination form:
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Nominations must be received at the IAFC no later than March 1, 2010 (additional details on the form).
The Chairman’s Award
The IAFC Hazmat Committee Chairman’s Award was established in 2007 to recognize an individual or organization that has supported the goals and objectives of the IAFC Hazardous Materials Response Committee and has contributed to the advancement of the fire-service hazardous-materials emergency response. The recipient of this award is selected by the chair of the IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee and is recognized for significant contributions in a behind-the-scenes capacity to support emergency operations or for having helped to advance the capability and professionalism of hazardous-materials emergency response.
See award winners below.
Level A Award
The Level A Award bestows the highest level of professional recognition to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the hazardous-materials emergency-response profession. Awarded by the IAFC since 2000, this award has recognized individuals who have provided an exceptional level of leadership, service and commitment to the mission and goals of the hazardous-materials response community. Most award recipients have also made significant contributions to support the mission of the IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee, the Hazardous Materials Response Team Conference or the IAFC’s efforts in the hazardous-materials area.
Nominees should be:
- Held in high esteem by their colleagues and peers
- Recognized for their example in upholding professional standards, mentoring other professionals or contributing to day-to-day excellence within their chosen discipline within the hazardous-materials emergency-response community.
See award winners below.
John M. Eversole Lifetime Achievement Award
The John M. Eversole Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2007 to recognize a living individual who has had an exceptionally distinguished career in the field of hazardous-materials emergency response. It is presented annually to an individual who has distinguished herself or himself throughout her or his career by leadership and outstanding contributions to further and enhance the hazardous-materials emergency-response profession.
Nominees should be:
- Held in high esteem by their colleagues and peers
- Recognized for their example in upholding professional standards, mentoring other professionals or contributing to day-to-day excellence within their chosen discipline within the hazardous-materials emergency-response community.
See award winners below.
Questions? Contact Assistant Chief Tim Butters or the IAFC's awards coordinator.
Award Recipients
Hazmat Level A
Award
2009
Chris Hawley – Baltimore County Fire (ret.)
Larry Mabe – Harford County, MD Emergency Services
Robert Royall – Harris County, TX Fire Marshals Office
2008
H. Dieter Heinz – Heinz Training & Consulting
David Lesak – Hazard Management & Associates
Phillip McArdle – FDNY
2007
Michael Callan – Callan & Company
Tom Creamer – Worcester, MA Fire Department
N. Chris Waters – Charleston, SC Emergency Services
2006
Ludwig Benner Jr. – National Transportation Safety Board
Gregory Noll – Hildebrand & Noll and Associates
Michael Hildebrand - Hildebrand & Noll and Associates
2005
Gene Carlson - VFIS
William Hand - Houston Fire Department
2004
Max McRae - Houston Fire Department
John Hoglund - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
Gordon Massingham - Emergency Film Group
2003
Bill Lewis – U.S. Fire Administration
John Hoglund – Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute
Charles Rogoff – U.S. Department Transportation
2002
Charles Wright – Union Pacific Railroad
Alan I. Roberts – U.S. Department of Transportation
Mary Beth Michos – Prince William, VA Fire & Rescue
Alice Pottmyer - IAFC
2001
John Eversole – Chicago Fire Department
Jerry Grey – San Francisco Fire Department
Jan Dunbar – Sacramento Fire Department
Gary Warren – Baltimore County Fire Department
CMSgt James Podolske – U.S. Air Force
2000
Rem Gaade – Toronto, Canada Fire Department
John O’Gorman – Shell Oil |
John Eversole Lifetime Achievement Award
2009
Charles Wright
2008
William Hand
2007
John Eversole |
Hazmat Committee Chairman’s Award
2009
Glen Rudner – Virginia Department of Emergency Management
2008
George Cushmac – U.S. DOT
Michel Cloutier - Canadian Transport Emergency Centre of the Department of Transport
2007
Carl Reynolds - Chemtrec |
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