Download the Fire Service Award for Excellence nomination form:
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Co-sponsored by U.S. Safety Fire Technologies, this prestigious award recognizes innovations and achievements in managing resources to reduce the loss of life and property from fire and other emergencies. The award was conceived in 1989 by Chief Ronny J. Coleman, IAFC president 1988-1989, and sponsoring partner, Wayne Boyd, president of U.S. Safety Fire Technologies. Over the years, nominations have come from nearly every conceivable program area: management, fire prevention, personnel accountability systems and minority hiring practices, to name a few.
Nominations must be submitted on the nomination form (above), which provides space for describing the project or program and providing contact information. The program, project or activity must have been in place for at least one year prior to the nomination.
The nomination deadline is June 1. For additional inquiries on the program, contact the awards coordinator at IAFC headquarters: call 703/273-0911 or email awardscoordinator@iafc.org.
2006 Finalists
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Oregon - Winner!
Multi-Family Housing Fire Reduction Program
Go to the On Scene article (members only until 1/15/2007)
Download Tualatin Valley nomination form (pdf)
Colorado Springs Fire Department & Traffic Management Center, Colorado
Automatic Vehicle Location System
Download Colorado Springs nomination form (pdf)
Gresham Fire & Emergency Services, Oregon
Compartment Fire Behavior Training Program
Download Gresham nomination form (pdf)
Firefighter Shane Ferguson, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, Manitoba, Canada
The Great Escape
Download Winnipeg nomination form (pdf)
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Virginia
Firefighting and Emergency Operations Manual
Download Fairfax County nomination form (pdf)
Hebron Fire Protection District, Kentucky
Facility Liaison Program
Download Hebron nomination form (pdf)
Westmont Fire Department, Illinois
Children's Safety Day Camp
Download Westmont nomination form (pdf)
Click here to view past year's finalists.
