National Fallen Firefighters Foundation appoints new board and advisory committee members

The foundation welcomed six new appointees to help enhance its mission and create fire service connections

January 03, 2020 01:30 PM

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has appointed six new members to its board and advisory committee. Clockwise from top left: Lorraine Carli, National Fire Protection Association; Chief Kevin D. Quinn, National Volunteer Fire Council; Chief Joanne R. Rund, Baltimore County Fire Department; Dave Levy, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Chief Thomas Jenkins, City of Rogers Fire Department; and Faith Swan, Fire Hero Family Member.

By FireRescue1 Staff

EMMITSBURG, Md. — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) announced the appointment of six new board and advisory committee members on Wednesday.

The NFFF appointed three new members to the Board of Directors and three to the Board of Directors’ Advisory Committee.

The new members of the foundation’s Board of Directors are Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy for the NFPA Lorraine Carli, Chief Kevin Quinn from the National Volunteer Fire Council, and Baltimore County Fire Chief Joanne Rund, who is a member of the FireRescue1 editorial advisory board.

The new members of the Board of Directors’ Advisory Committee are Fire Hero Family Network Member Faith Swan, wife of fallen firefighter Christ Swan of Georgia, City of Rogers (Arkansas) Fire Chief Thomas Jenkins and Lawyer David Levy of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York City.

“We are very pleased to have this amazing group of individuals join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Board of Directors and Advisory Committee,” said NFFF Board Chairman Troy Markel. “They bring with them experiences that will enhance our mission and help the Foundation connect with more people and organizations in the fire service and beyond. This group will be a tremendous asset to our organization.”