The National Fire Sprinkler Association, appointed Bruce Lecair regional manager for the western region, which includes California and Hawaii.

A 31-year veteran of the fire service, Lecair began his career as an Air Force Air National Guard Crash Rescue Specialist in 1976. He joined the Woodland (Calif.) Fire Department in 1979 and rose through the ranks to assistant chief. He served as fire marshal for seven and a half years and as training chief for three years.

During his tenure as fire marshal, Lecair served as co-chair of the fire equipment and devices committee and on the board of directors for the Northern California Fire Prevention Officer's Association. He has made significant contributions to the fire prevention and protection industry including the development of a Citizens Emergency Response Team Program, and was involved in the code changes now contained in NFPA 25.

Lecair holds an associate degree in fire science, a bachelor's degree in management and a master's degree in emergency service administration.

"Bruce's experience, training, education and energy will prove to be an asset not only for our association but for the industry as a whole and the sprinkler professionals of California and Hawaii," said NFSA President, John Viniello. "We are confident in his ability to make an immediate impact on spreading the fire sprinkler concept."