Fire Service Awards
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
Lexipol’s comprehensive suite of solutions address key challenges for public safety and local government agencies
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Major responses, award and honors, conflicts overseas, devastating wildfires and e-Bike blazes made headlines
National awards programs can showcase those above-and-beyond moments and members
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
The Orange County (Calif.) fire chief explains why a compliance-based mindset doesn’t always work in the world of chaos around us
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
Developing systems and processes that support excellence ultimately drives effective leadership and fire department success
The Snyder Fire Department was recognized for improving their recruitment and retention plans
The three members of the Hilton Head (S.C.) Fire Rescue were honored for a heroic save at a structure fire amid deteriorating conditions
Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy and Greensburg Fire Chief Thomas Bell were honored at Fire-Rescue International conference
Topsham Fire Rescue program will focus on seniors and non-emergency calls
Eight medals were awarded to firefighters for their teamwork and bravery during the November 2022 incident
An inside look at the annual event to connect fire service leaders and legislators
The Butte County fire chief describes the Camp Fire response that ultimately earned him the IAFC’s Ben Franklin Award for Valor
Jaziyah Parker noticed her mom was “acting weird” so she called 911
Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski and Peg Paul were among the honorees during the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the recipients showed “extraordinary valor” above and beyond the call of duty
“The opportunity to come full circle today is incredible,” Portland Deputy Chief Andy Ponce said at the celebration
UL FSRI’s research engineer was lauded for his passion for improving firefighter training and his ability to think creativity in building training programs
A leader’s success is often on the shoulders of so many supporters
Bob Gear has led Benton County Fire District 1 and the Pasco Fire Department; he also responded to the World Trade Center attack on 9/11
The CommanDING Tech Challenge was designed to encourage the development of advanced incident command dashboards for first responders
The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation is a nonprofit designed to respond to unmet needs of the firefighter community by facilitating access to wellness resources
The award honors a firefighter (or firefighters) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life
The IAFC award recognizes one volunteer and one career fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
Other departments have show an interest in the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s multi-tiered response program
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More than 200 family members, friends, FDNY members and elected officials gathered to celebrate with Anthony Louis Aquaro
“Peg Paul has made significant contributions at the national level to fire prevention and life safety initiatives,” the Congressional Fire Services Institute said
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