Regional Education Specialists

NFPA's regional education specialists support fire and life safety education throughout the United States. 

• Provide ongoing support to the Public Education Network and plan network annual meeting.
• Available for presentations at conferences on topics including NFPA resources, Fire Prevention Week, teaching strategies and hoarding.
• Outreach to communities that have experienced a fire fatality. Offer support to help communities implement a targeted campaign using NFPA resources.
• Provide an overview of NFPA resources and assist in implementing NFPA resources including identifying problems, determining appropriate resources, and seeking funding sources and partners.
• Listen to NFPA stakeholders and provide feedback to NFPA.

Jeff Donahue +1 617 984-7277 Western Region Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming	Meredith Hawes +1 617 984-7237 Central / Mid-Atlantic Region Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin	Kelly Ransdell +1 617 984-7235 New England / Southern Region Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Vermont

Art Pullan +1 613 498-6247 x100 Canada Art Pullan is NFPA's advisor in Canada, and supports the Public Education Network, conducts presentations at national/provincial conferences, and listens to NFPA stakeholders and provides feedback to NFPA.

NFPA Public Education Network

NFPA has selected one public fire safety professional from each state and province to serve in the Public Education Network. The purpose of this network is to provide support for fire and life safety educators related to activities, events, and resources available through NFPA. Public Education Network representatives and local educators in each state/province connect to share ideas, problem solve, and recognize accomplishments related to fire safety education. Public Education Network members are appointed on an annual basis.

See who is part of the Public Education Network. (PDF, 150 KB)