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| R5 Deputy Regional Forester Jody Holzworth presenting Jason his award |
Category: Initiative and Innovation
Congratulations to Jason Kuiken for being selected as one of the recipients for the 2021 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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| A speechless recipient |
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. Jason's work in support of the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program has been a demonstration of initiative and innovation.
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| Jason with Southern Sierra leaders |
Jason is recognized for your efforts to build teams,
mentor subordinates and find innovative solutions to today’s problems in the
fire environment. He has proven to be a student of fire by sharing lessons
learned with others while continuing to learn himself. His tireless efforts to
connect with others and foster ways to bring experiences to the broader
community has not gone unnoticed. Jason has made a valiant effort to close the
gap between line officers and wildland fire managers, endeavoring to enrich the
understanding of both communities.
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| Jason with Forest Supervisor Beth Martinez |
Most specifically, Jason is commended for his involvement with the Forest Service’s Coordinated Response Protocol process, the Risk Management Assistance group, the S-520 and M-582 courses, the Incident Management Remote Response (IMRR), and the Interagency Hotshot Crew National Programmatic Review. Jason's passion and energy have proven to be relentless. His leadership will influence the wildland fire service for years to come.
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| Jason leading the food line |
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