Caroline Reed Awarded Vector Solutions Travel Scholarship to Attend 2025 NAFTD Conference

Caroline Reed, Director of Fire Service Training at Oklahoma State University (OSU), has been selected as the recipient of the first-ever Vector Solutions travel scholarship to attend the 2025 NAFTD (North American Fire Training Directors) Annual Conference in Edmonton, Canada.

A Legacy of Leadership and Service

Reed brings over 16 years of experience with OSU’s Fire Service Training (FST) program. Throughout her career, she has served in several key leadership roles, including assistant director (2013–2019), administrative manager (2004–2013), and certification coordinator (2003–2004). Her deep institutional knowledge and commitment to advancing fire service education have made her a pillar within the FST community.

A Transformative Opportunity

Expressing her gratitude for the scholarship, Reed stated:

“I am deeply honored and thrilled to receive the Vector Solutions travel scholarship to attend the 2025 NAFTD Annual Conference in Edmonton, Canada. This opportunity allows me to expand my knowledge, connect with my peer state and provincial training directors of fire training, and bring valuable insights back I will use in my role as the Director of Fire Service Training at Oklahoma State University. I am excited to attend the Conference and contribute to the advancement of fire service training in Oklahoma.”

Support from NAFTD Leadership

Jim Keiken, President of NAFTD, commended both Reed and the support from Vector Solutions:

“I would like to extend our gratitude to Vector for their generous support in providing a travel scholarship to Caroline Reed, our member from Oklahoma State Fire Training, to attend our 2025 Annual Conference in Edmonton, Canada. This scholarship will not only ease the financial burden on her agency but also allow her to partake in invaluable learning and networking opportunities at the Conference. Vector’s commitment to the advancement of fire training and education is truly commendable, and we are deeply appreciative of our partnership.”

Advancing Fire Service Training

The NAFTD Annual Conference brings together fire training directors from across North America to exchange best practices, explore innovations, and strengthen collaborative efforts. Reed’s participation, supported by this scholarship, will further bolster Oklahoma’s leadership in fire service training and reinforce OSU’s role in shaping the future of public safety education.

This award recognizes both Reed’s dedication to the field and Vector Solutions’ ongoing investment in the professional development of fire service leaders.