Mark A. Sanchez was a professional firefighter with the city of Flagstaff, Arizona.  Mark participated in many programs whose goal was to reduce childhood injury.  He was also known as “Father Fire”, his educational character.  Mark was taken from us September 11, 1993, in a tragic fatal highway crash.

In memory of Mark and his dedication to the children and his community, a “Mark A. Sanchez Memorial Award” was established.  This award is given to an individual who has displayed a real dedication to promoting fire and life safety in their community or state through characterization.