Boise Helitack
Boise District - BLM
Honored for Initiative and Innovation
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| Boise District Helitack with their 2019 Gleason Award for motivation and vision |
The Boise Helitack has been selected as one of the recipients for the 2018
Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award. Three individuals and one group from across the wildland fire service have been chosen to receive this national award.
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| Boise District Helitack receiving the 2019 Gleason Award for motivation and vision |
The award was created by the NWCG Leadership Committee to remember Paul Gleason’s contributions to the wildland fire service. During a career spanning five decades, Paul was a dedicated student of fire, a teacher of fire, and a leader of firefighters. The intent of this award is to recognize individuals or groups who exhibit this same spirit and who exemplify the
wildland fire leadership values and principles. Boise Helitack's work in support of the
Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program has been a demonstration of initiative and innovation.
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| (Meagan Conry, Acting Deputy Assistant Director, Fire and Aviation, reads excerpts from nomination) |
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| (Peter Ditton, Associate State Director, Idaho, reads offical citation letter) |
Boise Helitack was recognized for its leadership to implement the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk program into the initial attack environment. The crew’s vision and constant motivation to see the program come into its full potential in spite of delays and challenges is the epitome of resilience. Because of their initiative and innovation, a new aviation platform for fire suppression is on the horizon for the entire wildland fire service.
Congratulations, Boise Helitack, on a job well done!
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