Since its inception, Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Association has remained at the leading edge of innovative and transitional training making the Public Educator a true professional. Through its various seminars, AFBEA has become a force on the national front, gaining recognition for our state and the distinctive challenges, which face the fire service today.
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Educator of the Year

Each year the Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Association selects a Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. Each individual awarded this honor has made significant contributions to Fire and Life Safety Education, demonstrated outstanding work as an educator, has been successful in increasing public awareness about safety issues, serves as a positive role model in their community and exhibits a commitment to excellence in their educational efforts. To nominate someone for this year’s award, complete the application at the bottom of this page.

Nomination Instructions:
Individuals may be nominated based on their significant accomplishments and contributions in Fire and Life Safety Education in Arizona. Selection of the Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year will be firmly established on outstanding work as an educator, success in increasing public awareness about safety issues, a positive role model in their community, achievements in the fire and life safety field locally, statewide and nationally, and a commitment to excellence in their educational efforts.

NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN August 3, 2012. Any nominations received after that date will not be considered.

Nominations can be submitted here.

Listed below are the names of the previous award recipients:

Beverly Burns - 2001

Beverly Burns – 2001

Tempe Fire Department, Tempe AZ

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