Application procedures have been announced for the 2011 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is sponsored through a partnership between the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Fire Protection Publications/International Fire Service Training Association, the National Fire Protection Association, and the U.S. Fire Administration.

Senior fire executives who are selected will be awarded dellowships to attend Harvard's annual Senior Executives in State and Local Government program. The three-week program is conducted on the Harvard campus in Cambridge, Mass. Selected Fellows will be assigned one of the two sessions: June 6-24 or July 11-29, 2011. Fellows must be available to attend either session.

The following criteria and guidelines have been established for the 2011 program:

• Application is open to senior fire executives who have demonstrated significant career accomplishments and have the potential to impact and initiate change. Attainment of a senior position is less important than demonstrated experience in facilitating significant change within a public sector setting.
• Preference may be given to applicants who are graduates of the National Fire Academy's "Executive Fire Officer Program," although program completion is not a prerequisite. Preference may also be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level degree programs or course work.
• Individuals whose organizations have been represented in the Harvard Fellowship Program during 2008, 2009, or 2010 will not be considered. The program is available to international participants.
• Finalists for the Harvard Fellowships will be asked to develop and present a five-year plan during their interview session, describing how they will use the opportunity if awarded a Fellowship to enhance Fire-EMS services at the local, regional, tribal, state/province/territory, or at a national or international level. Finalists will receive more details. As in the past, selected Fellows can expect to be contacted by any of the sponsors to assist and support ongoing projects to utilize their specialized knowledge and skills.

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