On Friday, March 14, 2025 BELS Special Investigators Bill Hamil and Michael Darden were at Auburn University at Montgomery attending the Greater East Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GEARSEF). There were approximately 200 students from multiple high schools throughout the state displaying their science and engineering projects. Bill and Mike had the opportunity to speak with many of the teachers and students.
On Thursday, March 13, 2025 BELS Special Investigators Bill Hamil and Michael Darden attended Troy University's GEO Day held at the Trojan Center. There were 300 hundred high school students scheduled to attend this event that promoted Troy University's Surveying and Geomatics programs. In the parking lot ALDOT was demonstrating how they used drone technology. Troy University's mascot "T-Roy" even showed up and interacted with everyone.
BELS Special Investigators Bill Hamil and Michael Darden had the opportunity to speak with many of the attendees. According to the Fire Marshal's Association staff this conference had a record number of attendees and vendors. There were one hundred plus attendees at the conference. Bill and Michael had a great time and we will be back next year.
Day one of the Alabama Fire Marshal's Association at Guntersville State Park begins. BELS Special Investigators Bill Hamil and Mike Darden had the opportunity to talk with many of the attendees about how BELS can assist them. It was also a pleasure to speak with the State Fire Marshall Scott Pilgreen.
