[FIRE-L:19682] Eight Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Senior Executives in Government Program
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Media Contact: Release No.: 00-062
Marc Wolfson Release Date: May 9, 2000
(USFA 202-646-4600)
EIGHT FIRE OFFICIALS SELECTED
FOR HARVARD SENIOR EXECUTIVES
IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
Washington - Eight senior fire officials have been awarded fellowships to attend Harvard University's annual Senior Executives in State & Local Government Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. The 19-day program includes other state and local government leaders from across the country, and focuses on defining problems, analyzing policy options, and determining the roles of public officials in today's environment. The fellowship program for senior fire officials began in 1984 and was expanded this year from six to eight participants.
Tuition costs for six fellows will be provided by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will also sponsor two fellows. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) assisted candidates with travel costs. FEMA's U.S. Fire Administration/National Fire Academy administered the competitive selection process.
Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government's admission committee awarded the eight fellowships based on the recommendations of a nominating panel comprised of FEMA staff, fire service officials, and former program participants.
This year's selections are:
Leslie W. Bunte, Jr., Assistant Fire Chief, Austin Fire Dept., Austin, Texas
Eileen G. Graham, Battalion Commander, Albuquerque Fire Dept., Albuquerque, N.M.
Christopher Gray, Assistant Fire Chief, Glendale Fire Dept., Glendale, Calif.
Attilio K. Leonardi, Fire Chief, Honolulu Fire Dept., Honolulu, Hawaii
William L. McDonald, Fire Chief, San Mateo Fire Dept., San Mateo, Calif.
Robin F. Paulsgrove, Fire Chief, Arlington Fire Dept., Arlington, Texas
William L. Pessemier, Fire Chief, Littleton Fire Dept., Littleton, Colo.
Thomas R. Wood, Deputy Fire Chief, Boca Raton Fire-Rescue Service Dept., Boca Raton, Fla.
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