Jim Smalley, who had been the Manager of the NFPA’s Wildland Fire Protection Division retired in September, 2009 after having served in that position since 1996. He also directed the National Firewise communities Program  from concept to national implementation.

Since his retirement, Jim has been consulting for Smalley Consulting and teaching as an adjunct faculty member at Western Oregon University.

It was announced recently that Dave Nuss will take the reins of the Wildland Fire Protection Division beginning January 4. Mr. Nuss has been working for the NFPA out of their regional office in Denver.

Congratulations to both Mr. Smalley and Mr. Nuss.