2017 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award Winner Announced -- Occupational Health & Safety

2017 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award Winner Announced

Dolly Hulin from the Thomasville Fire Department in North Carolina has been named the winner

Mar 09, 2017

The NFPA has named Dolly Hulin, Fire and Life Safety Education Division Chief for the Thomasville Fire Department in North Carolina, as the 2017 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. Hunt will be recognized at the NFPA’s 121^st Conference & Expo, according to the news release.

Hull created the Safety Fest event, intended to raise awareness during Fire Prevention Week. More than 20 area agencies, as well as hundreds of residents, attend the event. She also collaborated with local supermarkets to include fire safety fact sheets with Thanksgiving turkeys.

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