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Network, Learn, Advocate: Join the UAFA 2nd Annual Member Meeting!

by Tiffany Taylor
October 1, 2024
in Aerial Fire News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Aerial Firefighting Organizations Team to Launch United Aerial Firefighters Association

The United Aerial Firefighting Association (UAFA) invites you to its 2nd Annual Member Meeting in Boise, Idaho on November 13-14, 2024. This event offers a unique opportunity for the global aerial firefighting community to:

  • Gain Insights: Hear from representatives of key agencies like the National Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Forest Service on their latest plans.
  • Expand Your Network: Forge valuable connections with colleagues and industry leaders.
  • Champion the Industry: Advocate together for the best interests of aerial firefighting.

What to Expect

  • Informative Sessions: Featuring agency briefings, collaborative after action reviews, legislative updates, and a workshop on accident response.
  • Enhanced Networking: Dedicated time for socializing and building relationships with fellow professionals.
  • New This Year: A vendor exhibition showcasing leading companies like TracPlus and Trotter Controls.

Open to All, Discounted Rates for Members

Anyone can attend the meeting! UAFA members benefit from significantly reduced registration fees. Secure your spot and access exclusive hotel room block rates by registering now at UAFA Meeting

Join the UAFA Today!

Maximize your experience by becoming a UAFA member. Membership is open to all companies involved in aerial firefighting or its support. Joining now offers:

  • Discounted Meeting Rates: Save on registration costs for this and future events.
  • Free Membership Extension: Pay 2025 dues now and gain access for the rest of 2024.

Tiffany Taylor

Tiffany Taylor is the Senior Policy Director for the United Aerial Firefighters Association. She has almost 25 years’ experience in federal government acquisition. Most recently she was the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) and Program Management Improvement Officer (PMIO) for USDA, overseeing the buying of everything from commodities to research to all-hazards incident support (wildfires, animal disease outbreaks, COVID, etc.) and providing acquisition expertise and recommendations to the Secretary. As the SPE, she was responsible for the approval of all major non-IT acquisition strategies, like Forest Service Aviation and Retardant. As the PMIO, she established the requirement for all major non-IT programs to develop integrated program teams and develop program-level acquisition strategies. Prior to her SPE position she was the Chief of the Contracting Office for all Forest Service Incident Support contracts. In this role she was responsible for the effective execution of all contract actions issued for incident support. She also has experience purchasing aviation spare parts from European original equipment manufacturers and training simulators for Department of Defense agencies.

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