Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Chief Marvin Calvin, Brian Fuder, Mayor Judy Johnson, Margaret "Peg" Larsen, and Kathleen Mullen to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education.

Calvin, of New London, is the full-time fire chief and fire marshal for the city of Willmar. Calvin replaces Gary Conrath, who resigned, as a representative of fire chiefs to complete a four-year term that expires on January 3, 2005.

Fuder, of Breckenridge, is the right-of-way transportation generalist senior for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the director of emergency management for Wilkin County and a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician for the city of Breckenridge. Fuder replaces John Thalman as a representative of volunteer firefighters for a four-year term that expires on January 1, 2007.

Johnson, of Plymouth, is the Mayor of the city of Plymouth. Johnson replaces Stephen Sarvi as a representative of cities for a four-year term that expires on January 1, 2007.

Larsen, of Lakeland, is a professional lobbyist and a former four-term member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. She also served as the Mayor of the city of Lakeland. Larsen replaces John Parizek as a public member for a four-year term that expires on January 1, 2007.

Mullen, of Minneapolis, is a captain with the Minneapolis Fire Department. Mullen replaces Michael Stockstead as a representative of professional firefighters for a four-year term that expires on January 1, 2007.

The Board of Firefighter Training and Education reviews fire service training needs, establishes standards for educational programs and establishes qualifications for fire service training instructors. The Board consists of 14 members, including 13 appointed by the Governor.