Names in the News

The HOME SAFETY COUNCIL presented the Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education to PATRICIA MIESZALA, RN. Throughout her 40-year career, Mieszala has been committed to reducing burn injuries and juvenile-related fires through public awareness, education, and intervention programs. Mieszala served on the American Burn Association board of directors in the late 1970s and successfully lobbied Congress to establish the first week in February as National Burn Awareness Week. For more than 20 years she has managed juvenile firesetting and arson prevention grants and contracts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy. www.homesafetycouncil.org.

Mike Dugan and company talking building constructon and disasters

Humpday Hangout: Building Codes and Disasters

Mike Dugan and the panel regulars will talk with their guests about building codes and how proper building construction can mitigate the damage from natural…
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FDIC 2025 Preview: Organizational Leadership and Mental Wellness

This workshop delves into the essential role of leadership in supporting the mental health of first responders.