Leading firefighting Web site recognized for article highlighting challenges faced by young fire chiefs
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - FireRescue1.com, a leading online resource for fire-rescue personnel, today announced that it has been named as a finalist for the Western Publications Association’s 2008 Maggie Awards in the category of Best Web Article - Trade.
The article “Young Chiefs Come of Age,” by FireRescue1 Editor Jamie Thompson, details the challenges faced by young fire chiefs in gaining acceptance from their departments, as well as the innovative ideas and programs they’ve been able to implement. It was evaluated based on criteria including usefulness of content to the target audience, use of a distinctive voice, creativity and newsworthiness. Other finalists in the Best Web Article - Trade category included CNET News, Yoga Journal and Police1.com, sister site to FireRescue1.
“We are proud to be recognized as among the top providers of original online content to the fire service,” said Alex Ford, CEO of FireRescue1.com. “One of the primary reasons we’ve quickly become a leading resource for fire professionals is our constant effort to generate timely and insightful articles that address key firefighting issues in new and creative ways. This recognition speaks volumes about the dedication and talent of our editorial team.”
The Western Publications Association has represented magazine publishers and companies who interact with the magazine publishing industry for over 50 years. The WPA receives more than a thousand Maggie Award nominations each year from publications across the Western United States.
The 2008 Maggie Award winners will be announced at the 57th Annual Maggie Banquet, to be held in Los Angeles on May 2, 2008.
About FireRescue1.com
With more than 55,000 registered members and 200,000 monthly unique visitors, FireRescue1.com serves the firefighting community by providing firefighters with the most complete range of information and resources available. In a profession where lives depend on thorough knowledge and training, it is vital that fire professionals have a single, comprehensive resource to keep them informed about the most current fire news and technology and help them easily locate timely research and analysis.
FireRescue1 is supported by the Praetorian Group, the proven leader in online public safety resources. The experience and resources of the Praetorian Group has yielded a trusted and reliable online environment for the exchange of information between firefighters and departments from across the Unites States and around the world.
About WPA
The Western Publications Association (http://www.wpa-online.org), has represented magazine publishers and companies who interact with the magazine publishing industry for 53 years. Serving publications west of the Mississippi, WPA is committed to responding to the challenges and opportunities facing the ever-changing industry, today and in the future.