Fire Service Awards
The Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award and George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award recognize decades of impact in leadership and fire service education
IAFC’s most prestigious award recognizes spirit of service, courage and heroism within the fire and emergency service
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 9
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
FireRescue1’s podcast was awarded first place in the Best Feature/Series (Broadcast) category
82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
Submit nominations by 5pm EST, January 17, 2025
Three Lawrence firefighters were honored in a ceremony for saving a trapped occupant and three firefighters disoriented inside a maze of hallways during a January fire
More than ever, those on the front lines need to see their work elevated and appreciated
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
Engineer Manny Sharp of the Medford Fire Department was recognized for his life-saving actions while off duty
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal and Cuba Fire Chief Christopher Vaughan were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
Chris Lombard was presented the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award
As fire blocked his escape, Lieutenant Mark Russo moved toward the sound of the SCBA alarm to find the unresponsive firefighter
The medal is named after Battalion Chief Thomas J. Neary who worked in the Bronx and Harlem during years of increased fire activity
Teutopolis and Montrose firefighters were recognized for bravery during an anhydrous ammonia tanker crash
Inside the intense rescue operation that earned Hilton Head Island (S.C.) Fire Rescue Truck 6 crewmembers the IAFC Ben Franklin Award of Valor
New Albany firefighters did a window search into the second floor and found the victim under blankets in a bathroom
The Adam Finseth Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in the Emergency Medicine Paramedic or Emergency Medicine Technology programs
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Deputy District Chief (ret.) Steve Chikerotis served 36 years with the Chicago Fire Department
Steve Austin, John Swan Sr., Joseph Valentino and the Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Explorer Program are recognized for their service to the volunteer fire community
Deadline for submissions is April 5, 2024
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 17, 2024
Lexipol employees have a personal love and passion for the public safety industry
The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
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