### **Paul Gleason "Lead by Example" Award** 

### **Operation Plan**

**[NWCG LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE]{.underline}**

-   The NWCG Leadership Committee will:

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-   Designate one member to serve as the Award Coordinator at the Fall
    Leadership Committee meeting.

-   Provide input to the Award Coordinator regarding Selection Panel
    membership encouraging diversity of agencies and geographic area
    representation.

**[AWARD COORDINATOR]{.underline}**

The Award Coordinator is a member of the NWCG Leadership Committee.

-   The Award Coordinator will:

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-   Recruit Selection Panel members within two weeks following the Fall
    Leadership Committee meeting.

-   Review the Gleason Award Evaluation Process and perform any updates
    prior to the Selection Panel meeting.

-   Coordinate arrangements for the Selection Panel meeting which is to
    be held by the end of January.

-   Facilitate the Selection Panel during the candidate evaluation and
    selection process.

-   Notify the Leadership Committee members of the Selection Panel's
    candidate recommendations by the end of January.

-   Forward the drafts of the full write-up letters and Selection Panel
    member addresses and to the Leadership Committee Logistics
    Coordinator or Public Affairs Coordinator for grammar and
    punctuation review and processing by the first week of February.

-   Follow-up with Contact Point(s) to ensure that supervisor's have
    been notified and award presentation arrangements have been made by
    the third week of February.

-   Ensure that all award presentations have been made by May 31.

**[SELECTION PANEL]{.underline}**

A five-member Selection Panel will be established annually with
membership finalized within two weeks following the Fall Leadership
Committee meeting. Selection Panel membership will represent a
cross-section of the wildland fire service by function and agency
including one award winner from the previous year and one member from
the hotshot community---as designated by the National IHC Steering
Committee. All documents created by the selection committee during the
rating process will be destroyed after the candidates list is
established. No documentation of the candidates rating will persist
after the rating portion of the selection process is complete.

-   The Selection Panel will perform the following by the end of
    January:

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-   Review all nominations based on the established evaluation process.
    **(Refer to Attachment #2)**

-   Identify **up to** six worthy recipients based on the nomination
    criteria.

-   Complete the evaluation and selection of candidates.

-   Draft full write-ups for each candidate in a letter format and
    attach a copy of the nomination to the award letter. **(Refer to
    Attachment #3)**

-   Conduct an AAR on the selection process for improvement suggestions:

    -   How can we encourage more participation in the field?

    -   How can the nomination process be improved?

    -   How can the selection process be improved?

**[CONTACT POINT]{.underline}**

A Leadership Committee member with a candidate(s) from his/her agency
becomes the Contact Point for his/her candidate(s). Where an agency is
not specifically represented on the Leadership Committee the Committee
member that is functionally associated with the unrepresented agency
will become the Contact Point. The Contact Point for tribes will be the
BIA representative; the Contact Point for city, county, rural, county
and fire protection districts will be the county representative.
Contractors will be represented by the committee member tasked with
contractor coordination. In the event that another Committee member is
better suited to handle the duties of the Contact Point, arrangements
can be made with that member to assume those duties.

-   The Contact Point will:

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-   Notify the candidate's supervisor of his/her employee's award
    nomination by the second week of February. **(Refer to Attachment
    #4)**

    -   Determine through the supervisor whether there are personnel,
        performance or conduct actions reflecting unsatisfactorily on
        employee's performance that would prevent the employee from
        being an eligible candidate.

    -   Determine through the supervisor if the employee and supervisor
        mailing addresses from the nomination form are correct.

    -   Determine through the supervisor when the eligible candidate
        will be available to receive the award. **Presentations may not
        be made prior to the first week of March. Special circumstances
        may be considered as determined by the LC Logistics
        Coordinator's and plaque vendor's schedules.**

    -   Make arrangements for the presentation at an appropriate venue
        and determine the mailing address for the plaque, letters, and
        supervisor briefing materials. All presentations should be made
        by May 31.

    -   Notify the supervisor that the communications plan for
        announcing new recipients through the media will be implemented
        after April 1. Therefore, any "surprise" presentations must be
        made prior to April 1.

    -   Arrange with the supervisor to receive a photo of the award
        presentation for use in newspapers, periodicals, and magazines.

-   Notify the Leadership Committee Logistics Coordinator of the
    candidate's eligibility and whether the notification letter may be
    processed and the plaque created. This task must be done by the end
    of the second week in February.

-   Notify the Leadership Committee Logistics Coordinator where the
    award plaque is to be sent. **This task must be completed at least
    one week prior to presentation of the award**.

-   Notify the Award Coordinator after an award presentation has
    occurred.

-   Forward award presentation photos to the Leadership Committee Public
    Affairs Coordinator.

**[LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE LOGISTICS COORDINATOR]{.underline}**

-   The Leadership Committee Logistics Coordinator will:

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-   Collect award nominations---both electronically and
    manually---throughout the calendar year---January 1 through December
    31.

-   Ensure the inventory of plaque materials will meet the following
    year's demand within two weeks following the Fall Leadership
    Committee meeting.

-   Forward copies of the award nominations to the Award Coordinator by
    the first week of January.

-   In cooperation with the Leadership Committee Public Affairs
    Coordinator, perform a grammar and punctuation review of draft
    notification letters.

-   Process Selection Panel member thank you and recipient notification
    letters---signed by Leadership Committee Chairperson(s) by the third
    week in February. Send thank you letters to Selection Panel members.
    Save original notification letters for delivery with the plaque.
    Make a copy of the notification letter for supervisor use during
    presentation.

-   Arrange with vendor for plaque production and receipt by the end of
    February.

-   Send presentation packages (includes plaque, original and copy of
    recipient notification letter, Lead by Example brochure, and
    supervisor briefing sheet) to the designated person(s)---Contact
    Point, supervisor, etc.---for presentation at appropriate venues.

**[LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COORDINATOR]{.underline}**

-   The Leadership Committee Public Affairs Coordinator will:

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-   In cooperation with the Leadership Committee Logistics Coordinator,
    perform a grammar and punctuation review of draft notification
    letters. If necessary, forward edited notifications to Leadership
    Committee Logistics Coordinator for processing.

-   Implement the communications plan for announcing new recipients
    through the media after confirmation from the Leadership Committee
    Logistics Coordinator and no sooner than April 1 **(Refer to
    Attachment #5).**

(**Refer to Attachment #1 for a detailed timeline.)**

**ATTACHMENT #1: Gleason Award Timeline**

+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| # **Action**             | #                   | # **Pers            |
|                          | **Completion date** | on(s) responsible** |
+==========================+=====================+=====================+
| Collect award            | January 1 through   | Leadership          |
| nominations---both       | December 31         | Committee (LC)      |
| electronically and       |                     | Logistics           |
| manually.                |                     | Coordinator         |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Designate an Award       | Fall Leadership     | All LC members      |
| Coordinator.             | Committee meeting   |                     |
|                          |                     | All LC members      |
| Provide input to the     | Fall Leadership     |                     |
| Award Coordinator        | Committee meeting   | Award Coordinator   |
| regarding Selection      |                     |                     |
| Panel membership.        | Within two weeks    | LC Logistics        |
|                          | following the Fall  | Coordinator         |
| Recruit Selection Panel  | Leadership          |                     |
| members.                 | Committee meeting   |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
| Order plaque materials   | Within two weeks    |                     |
| from vendor if           | following the Fall  |                     |
| necessary.               | Leadership          |                     |
|                          | Committee meeting   |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Review Evaluation        | Prior to Selection  | Award Coordinator   |
| Process and perform      | Panel meeting.      |                     |
| updates.                 |                     | Award Coordinator   |
|                          | Prior to Selection  |                     |
| Coordinate Selection     | Panel meeting.      |                     |
| Panel meeting            |                     |                     |
| arrangements.            |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Send award nominations   | First week of       | LC Logistics        |
| to the Award             | January             | Coordinator         |
| Coordinator.             |                     |                     |
|                          | By the end of       | Award Coordinator   |
| Facilitate Selection     | January             |                     |
| Panel meeting.           |                     | Selection Panel     |
|                          | By the end of       |                     |
| (See the Selection Panel | January             | Award               |
| section and Attachment 2 |                     | Co                  |
| for specific tasks.)     | By the end of       | ordinator/Selection |
|                          | January             | Panel               |
| Select award recipients. |                     |                     |
|                          | By the end of       | Award Coordinator   |
| Draft recipient          | January             |                     |
| notification letters.    |                     |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
| Notify the Leadership    |                     |                     |
| Committee members of the |                     |                     |
| Selection Panel's        |                     |                     |
| candidate                |                     |                     |
| recommendations.         |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Send draft notification  | By the first week   | Award Coordinator   |
| letters and Selection    | of February         |                     |
| Panel names/addresses to |                     | Contact Point       |
| Leadership Committee     | By the second week  |                     |
| Logistics Coordinator    | of February         | Contact Point       |
| and/or Public Affairs    |                     |                     |
| Coordinator.             | By the second week  | LC Public Affairs   |
|                          | of February         | Coordinator         |
| Notify the candidate's   |                     |                     |
| supervisor of his/her    | By the third week   |                     |
| employee's award         | of February         |                     |
| nomination. (See the     |                     |                     |
| Contact Point section    |                     |                     |
| and Attachment 4 for     |                     |                     |
| specific tasks.)         |                     |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
| Notify the Leadership    |                     |                     |
| Committee Logistics      |                     |                     |
| Coordinator of the       |                     |                     |
| candidate's eligibility  |                     |                     |
| and whether the          |                     |                     |
| notification letter may  |                     |                     |
| be processed and the     |                     |                     |
| plaque created as well   |                     |                     |
| as where plaque is to be |                     |                     |
| sent.                    |                     |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
| Forward edited           |                     |                     |
| notification letters to  |                     |                     |
| the LC Logistics         |                     |                     |
| Coordinator, if          |                     |                     |
| necessary.               |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Process recipient        | By the end of       | LC Logistics        |
| notification letters.    | February            | Coordinator         |
|                          |                     |                     |
| Arrange with vendor for  | By the end of       | LC Logistics        |
| plaque production.       | February            | Coordinator         |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Follow-up with Contact   | By the third week   | Award Coordinator   |
| Point(s) to ensure that  | of February         |                     |
| supervisor's have been   |                     |                     |
| notified and award       |                     |                     |
| presentation             |                     |                     |
| arrangements have been   |                     |                     |
| made.                    |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Send plaques to the      | Varies              | LC Logistics        |
| designated person for    |                     | Coordinator         |
| presentation at          | No sooner than one  |                     |
| appropriate venues.      | week prior to the   |                     |
|                          | date of             |                     |
|                          | presentation        |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Implement the            | After April 1       | LC Public Affairs   |
| communications plan for  |                     | Coordinator         |
| announcing new           |                     |                     |
| recipients through the   |                     |                     |
| media.                   |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| Notify the Award         | After award         | Contact Point       |
| Coordinator after an     | presentation.       |                     |
| award presentation has   |                     | Contact Point       |
| occurred.                | After receipt from  |                     |
|                          | supervisor.         | Award Coordinator   |
| Forward award            |                     |                     |
| presentation photos to   | By the end of May   |                     |
| the Leadership Committee |                     |                     |
| Public Affairs           |                     |                     |
| Coordinator.             |                     |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
| Ensure that all award    |                     |                     |
| presentations have been  |                     |                     |
| made.                    |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+

**ATTACHMENT #2: Gleason Award Evaluation Forms**

*2006 Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award Rating Form*

Initiative and Innovation

**Nominee:**

**Rater:**

**Date:**

**[Rating Considerations:]{.underline}**

> **A. Effectiveness -- Impact is at a National level (Policy or
> procedural change or raises awareness) = 5, Impact at a Regional level
> (An entire agency or interagency effect) = 3, Impact at a Local level
> (Change occurs at home unit or station) = 1.**
>
> **B. Challenge --** *(A test of ones abilities or resources in a
> demanding but stimulating undertaking.)* **Significant risk to career
> or reputation was possible. Unique ingenuity was applied to achieve
> the results = 5, Some risk to career or reputation was possible.
> Ingenuity was applied to achieve results = 3, No risk to career or
> reputation. Following SOP's led to result. =1. Risk in this
> application does not infer illegal, immoral or dangerous action.**
>
> **C. Values and Principles -- Applies a majority of the values and
> principles = 5, Applies some of the Values and Principles = 3, Does
> not apply the Values and Principles = 1.**
>
> **D. Temporal Significance -- Provides long-term (10 + years) benefits
> = 5, Provides intermediate (3-10 years) benefits = 3, Provides only
> short-term (three years or less) = 1.**

+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Evaluation Criteria**                              | **   | **S |
| * |                                                      | Rati | cor |
| \ |                                                      | ng** | e** |
| # |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Demonstration of significant accomplishment in the | **A  |     |
| * | stated category.**                                   | --   |     |
| 1 |                                                      | 5**  |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Alignment with the wildland fire leadership values | #    |     |
| * | and principles.**                                    | # C  |     |
| 2 |                                                      | -- 5 |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Scope of accomplishment, considering available     | **D  |     |
| * | resources.**                                         | --   |     |
| 3 |                                                      | 5**  |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      | **B  |     |
|   |                                                      | --   |     |
|   |                                                      | 5**  |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
|   | **TOTAL**                                            | **   |     |
|   |                                                      | 20** |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+

*2006 Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award Rating Form*

Mentoring and Teamwork

**Nominee:**

**Rater:**

**Date:**

**[Rating Considerations:]{.underline}**

> **A. Effectiveness -- Impact is at a National level (Policy or
> procedural change or raises awareness) = 5, Impact at a Regional level
> (An entire agency or interagency effect) = 3, Impact at a Local level
> (Change occurs at home unit or station) = 1.**
>
> **B. Challenge --** *(A test of ones abilities or resources in a
> demanding but stimulating undertaking.)* **Significant risk to career
> or reputation was possible. Unique ingenuity was applied to achieve
> the results = 5, Some risk to career or reputation was possible.
> Ingenuity was applied to achieve results = 3, No risk to career or
> reputation. Following SOP's led to result. =1. Risk in this
> application does not infer illegal, immoral or dangerous action.**
>
> **C. Values and Principles -- Applies a majority of the values and
> principles = 5, Applies some of the Values and Principles = 3, Does
> not apply the Values and Principles = 1.**
>
> **D. Temporal Significance -- Provides long-term (10 + years) benefits
> = 5, Provides intermediate (3-10 years) benefits = 3, Provides only
> short-term (three years or less) = 1.**

+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Evaluation Criteria**                              | **   | **S |
| * |                                                      | Rati | cor |
| \ |                                                      | ng** | e** |
| # |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Demonstration of significant accomplishment in the | **A  |     |
| * | stated category.**                                   | --   |     |
| 1 |                                                      | 5**  |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Alignment with the wildland fire leadership values | #    |     |
| * | and principles.**                                    | # C  |     |
| 2 |                                                      | -- 5 |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Scope of accomplishment, considering available     | **D  |     |
| * | resources.**                                         | --   |     |
| 3 |                                                      | 5**  |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      | **B  |     |
|   |                                                      | --   |     |
|   |                                                      | 5**  |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
|   | **TOTAL**                                            | **   |     |
|   |                                                      | 20** |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+

*2006 Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award Rating Form*

Motivation and Vision

**Nominee:**

**Rater:**

**Date:**

**[Rating Considerations:]{.underline}**

> **A. Effectiveness -- Impact is at a National level (Policy or
> procedural change or raises awareness) = 5, Impact at a Regional level
> (An entire agency or interagency effect) = 3, Impact at a Local level
> (Change occurs at home unit or station) = 1.**
>
> **B. Challenge --** *(A test of ones abilities or resources in a
> demanding but stimulating undertaking.)* **Significant risk to career
> or reputation was possible. Unique ingenuity was applied to achieve
> the results = 5, Some risk to career or reputation was possible.
> Ingenuity was applied to achieve results = 3, No risk to career or
> reputation. Following SOP's led to result. =1. Risk in this
> application does not infer illegal, immoral or dangerous action.**
>
> **C. Values and Principles -- Applies a majority of the values and
> principles = 5, Applies some of the Values and Principles = 3, Does
> not apply the Values and Principles = 1.**
>
> **D. Temporal Significance -- Provides long-term (10 + years) benefits
> = 5, Provides intermediate (3-10 years) benefits = 3, Provides only
> short-term (three years or less) = 1.**

+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Evaluation Criteria**                              | **   | **S |
| * |                                                      | Rati | cor |
| \ |                                                      | ng** | e** |
| # |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Demonstration of significant accomplishment in the | **A  |     |
| * | stated category.**                                   | --   |     |
| 1 |                                                      | 5**  |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Alignment with the wildland fire leadership values | #    |     |
| * | and principles.**                                    | # C  |     |
| 2 |                                                      | -- 5 |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
| * | **Scope of accomplishment, considering available     | **D  |     |
| * | resources.**                                         | --   |     |
| 3 |                                                      | 5**  |     |
| * |                                                      |      |     |
| * |                                                      | **B  |     |
|   |                                                      | --   |     |
|   |                                                      | 5**  |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+
|   | **TOTAL**                                            | **   |     |
|   |                                                      | 20** |     |
+---+------------------------------------------------------+------+-----+

*2006 Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award Rating Form*

Rating Summary

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  **Mentoring and Teamwork**                                 Score   Rank

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     
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  **Motivation and Vision**                                  Score   Rank

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     
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  **Initiative and Innovation**                              Score   Rank

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     
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**ATTACHMENT #3: Gleason Award Example Letter**

Date

[]{.mark}

[FULL ADDRESS]{.mark}

Dear [RECIPIENT]{.mark}:

Congratulations, you have been selected as one of the recipients for the
[20XX]{.mark} Paul Gleason Lead by Example award. In [20XX]{.mark}, [X
individuals and X groups]{.mark} from across the wildland fire service
have been chosen to receive this national award.

The award was created by the NWCG Leadership Committee to remember Paul
Gleason's contributions to the wildland fire service. During a career
that spanned five decades, Paul was a dedicated student of fire, a
teacher of fire, and a leader of firefighters. The intent of this award
is to recognize individuals or groups who exhibit this same spirit and
who exemplify the wildland fire leadership values and principles. Your
work in support of the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program has
been a demonstration of [(PICK ONE: motivation and vision or mentoring
and teamwork or initiative and innovation).]{.mark}

[CITATION GOES HERE -- THIS IS THE SAME INFORMATION THAT IS PUBLISHED IN
THE NEWS RELEASE; THEREFORE WRITE APPROPRIATELY]{.mark}

Again, congratulations on your accomplishments. You have provided an
example for others to follow.

Sincerely,

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

[Larry Sutton,]{.mark} Chairman [Jim Cook,]{.mark} Co-Chairman

NWCG Leadership Committee NWCG Leadership Committee

**ATTACHMENT #4: Gleason Award Supervisor Briefing Sheet**

# **Background**

> Paul Gleason began his wildland fire career at age 18 when he took a
> job on a hotshot crew in southern California. In the years that
> followed, he became a dedicated student of fire, a teacher of fire,
> and a leader among firefighters. Paul Gleason set a positive
> leadership example for the entire wildland firefighting community.
> This award has been created to acknowledge his influence on and
> contribution to the wildland firefighting community. The Paul Gleason
> Lead by Example Award is sponsored by the NWCG Leadership Committee
> and recognizes individuals or groups who are leading by example in
> order to improve the wildland fire service.

# 

# **Key Points**

-   The Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award recognizes individuals and
    groups who set the example through leadership and practice of the
    wildland fire leadership values and principles.

-   The focus is on those who stand out because they are visionaries,
    mentors, or innovators.

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-   This award is different from other firefighting or agency awards
    because it focuses specifically on leadership in the firefighter
    ranks.

# 

# **Process**

-   The award consists of three categories: 1) Mentoring and Teamwork 2)
    Motivation and Vision; and 3) Initiative and Innovation.

-   Nominations are submitted year-round until December 31.

-   Nominees are accepted from federal, state, tribal and local wildland
    firefighting organizations, and they may be firefighters, fire
    managers or people who support fire management and operations in
    some manner.

-   A panel of previous award winners and firefighters evaluates the
    nominations based on established criteria and selects award
    recipients.

-   The recipient's supervisor is notified by the NWCG Leadership
    Committee member that represents the recipient's agency.

-   A suitable date is determined for presentation of the award, which
    consists of a plaque and citation.

-   Implementation of the communications plan for announcing new
    recipients through the media will occur no sooner than April 1.

# 

# **Frequently Asked Questions**

-   **What makes this award different from other firefighting awards?**

> This award was developed to recognize firefighters who lead by example
> and exemplify established wildland fire leadership values and
> principles. The core values -- Duty, Respect, Integrity -- help guide
> the decisions and actions of each firefighter, especially those in
> leadership roles. The 11 lEedddjeadership principles provide the
> specific actions leaders should take in order to demonstrate the core
> values. Principles such as "Know Yourself and Seek Improvement," and
> "Make sound and timely decisions," issue sound marching orders for
> firefighters, whether they are striving to become leaders or already
> fill a leadership role.

-   **How do I nominate someone for an award?**

> First, you must choose the category under which your nominee will
> fall. The categories include 1) Mentoring and Teamwork; 2) Motivation
> and Vision; and 3) Initiative and Innovation. Second, you must write
> the nomination using the following criteria: 1) demonstration of
> significant accomplishment in the stated category; 2) alignment with
> the wildland fire leadership values and principles; and 3) scope of
> accomplishment, considering available resources. The award must be
> submitted by December 31, and include the name and unit of nominee,
> and name and unit of person submitting the nomination, as well as
> other important information. Visit
> [www.fireleadership.gov](http://www.fireleadership.gov/) for more
> details.

-   **How are the winners chosen?**

> Winners are chosen by January 31 each year by a panel consisting of
> people from the wildland firefighting community. Awards are presented
> the following spring.

-   **Do the nominees have to be federal employees?**

> No, nominees can be employees of state, tribal or local firefighting
> organizations. The important point is that they are setting the
> example for leadership in the wildland firefighting community.

-   **Can I nominate a group of individuals?**

> Yes, nominees may be individuals or groups. The same categories and
> criteria apply for both.

-   **Who is Paul Gleason?**

> In short, Paul Gleason was a leader. Paul succumbed to cancer in 2003
> following a wildland fire career that spanned several decades. During
> his career Paul led and mentored firefighters, he studied and taught
> wildland fire, and through his contributions to the wildland fire
> community, improved firefighter safety. Paul developed the LCES
> (Lookout, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones) concept that
> became the foundation of firefighter safety. When asked what he would
> like his legacy in fire to be, Paul said this: "I suppose I would want
> my legacy to be that firefighters begin to realize the importance of
> being a student of fire and that I was able to help make that happen."

**ATTACHMENT #5: Gleason Award Communication Plan**

# **Goals of the Communication Plan**

-   Introduce the Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award to the wildland
    firefighting community.

-   Communicate the award's nomination, selection and award process to
    the field.

-   Raise awareness of the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program
    and its intent by introducing the Award, its purpose and relation to
    wildland fire leadership values and principles.

# **Key Points**

-   The Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award recognizes individuals and
    groups who set the example through leadership and practice of the
    wildland fire leadership values and principles.

-   The award consists of three categories: 1) Mentoring and
    Teamwork; 2) Motivation and Vision; and 3) Initiative and
    Innovation.

-   Nominations will be accepted until December 31 of each year. At that
    time, selections for that year's awards will be determined.

-   Award presentation will be coordinated by members of the Leadership
    Committee.

# **Audience**

-   Firefighters

-   Fire managers

-   Supervisors of firefighters

# 

# **Communication Methods** 

-   Develop and issue a news release announcing the award and the
    current recipients. Link the news release on [nifc.gov]{.underline}
    and other pertinent sites.

-   Update/Maintain a flyer on the award program for dissemination at
    meetings and in course materials.

-   Notify NIFC interagency public affairs staff of award recipients so
    they can share the information with their agency.

-   Update the [fireleadership.gov]{.underline} Web site to include
    information on the award, current recipients, and the process for
    nominations.

-   Discuss and introduce the program on chat boards such as "They
    Said."

-   Submit articles to: Wildfire Magazine, Wildland Firefighter
    Magazine, NIFC Newsletter, Fire Management Notes, etc.