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LYNNFIELD, Mass. — On October 5, 2006, the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) and the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA), named the inaugural recipients of the Edward H. McCormack, Jr. Spirit of Excellence Award …
• Joshua C. Dozor, Director of Preparedness Policy, Homeland Security Council
• Andrew Weis, Senior Counsel, House Committee on Homeland Security
The awards were presented to Mr. Dozor and Mr. Weis by Congressman Curt Weldon (PA), Mrs. Mary McCormack, along with Mr. Steve Lawrence and Mr. Robert Kreps, co-chairs of the GAC, at the associations’ annual “Hill Day” program in Arlington, Virginia.
Ed McCormack dedicated over 40 years of his life to the American Fire Service through training and education. Of his many accomplishments, one of his proudest was his charge to pass legislation that led to the creation of the Massachusetts Fire Training Academy in the mid 1960s. Through that effort, he learned very quickly about politics, the importance of working behind the scenes with appropriate stakeholders, and soon became one of the most respected fire service advocates in the country. In 1974, he was one of the writers of legislation that created the United States Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy.
“Big Ed” McCormack was a man ahead of his time who had extraordinary vision … in spirit, action and deed. For his leadership through service to others, compassion for his fellow man, and his perseverance, he was truly a beacon in the heart of the American Fire Service.
With that spirit in mind, the FAMA/FEMSA GAC is proud to honor Joshua Dozor and Andrew Weis as fellow “beacons in our hearts” for their achievements.
View the PDF: “A Man With a Vision”
 Congressman Curt Weldon, GAC Co-Chair Bob Kreps, Joshua Dozor, Andrew Weis, GAC Co-Chair Steve Lawrence |