Janet Wilmoth
Women's History Month is something the fi re service should celebrate with enthusiasm. T h e contributions of women to the United States fi re service are many and varied. Janet Wilmoth was raised in a family made-up of fi re fi ghters - some of whom I know. So it didn't surprise me in the least when she entered the fi re service. Janet worked with " Fire Chief " Magazine for 27 years, rising through the levels of the organization to eventually become the Editorial Director. With " Fire Chief ", she created an exceptional publication and brought stories to life through her journalistic talents and keen sense of issues. She expanded the Volunteer and Career National Fire Chief of the Year Awards Program and led several other initiatives to increase awareness and recognize excellence. When service should celebrate with enthusiasm. The contributions of women raised in a family made- whom I know. So it didn’t service. Janet worked with Fire Chief Magazine for 27 years, rising through the levels of the organization to eventually become the Editorial Director. With Fire Chief Magazine, she created an exceptional publication and brought stories to life through her journalistic talents and keen sense of issues. She expanded the Volunteer and Career Fire Chief of the Year Awards program and led several other initiatives Women’s History
" Fire Chief " shut down in 2013, she turned her attention (in 2014) to a new position as Special Project Director for to increase awareness and recognize excellence. When Fire Chief Magazine shut down in 2013, she turned her attention (in 2014) to a new position as special project director for Firehouse/Endeavor. There, she manages the Firehouse Design conferences and Station Design Awards. Janet also heads the 47
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