Fire Protection Expert

June 25, 2002

 

 

06/25/02

 


CONTACT:
Margie Yu
Public Affairs Spec.
(323) 343-3047

 


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Cal State L.A. Expert Available to Speak
on Fire Protection

Los Angeles Times reported yesterday that more than 700,000 acres across the drought-stricken West already have gone up in flames; there are now 17 active large fires burning nationwide, including five that started Sunday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. Cal State L.A. has an expert who can address the damage and concerns of such disasters.

Ray O. Shackelford
Associate Professor of Technology; B.A., M.A., Cal State L.A.
With 35 years of experience, Professor Shackelford has knowledge in all phases of fire protection. He provides expertise in fire protection service to fire departments and agencies throughout the country including the U.S. Fire Service. He is a past president of the San Bernardino County Fire Chiefs and a member of the National Fire Protection Association.

If you need a quick directory of experts for other breaking news items, go directly to Guide to the Experts at Cal State L.A., . The on-line media guide includes 360 experts from Cal State L.A. who are available and willing to speak to the media.

For assistance, contact the Cal State L.A. Office of Public Affairs at (323) 343-3050.

 

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