The IAFC and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, today announced the winners of the 2016 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year awards at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in San Antonio, Texas. Chief Willard H. “Bill” Halmich, Washington (Mo.) Volunteer Fire Company, was named volunteer Fire Chief of the Year and Chief Harry Beck, Mesa (Ariz.) Fire and Medical Department, was named career Fire Chief of the Year.
Selected by a committee appointed by the IAFC, the winners are honored for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, and contributions to the fire service as a whole. Sponsored by Pierce, the awards will be presented August 18 during FRI’s general session at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
“With these awards, we celebrate the achievements of both Chief Harry Beck and Chief Bill Halmich, and their commitment to the advancement of the fire service on a local, regional and national level,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of the Fire & Emergency segment and Pierce Manufacturing. “Pierce is pleased to acknowledge the positive impact of these truly exceptional leaders; all of us benefit from their leadership, dedication, and integrity.”