Fire Service Awards
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Hills Fire Department were recognized for their swift actions after the 2024 splash pad shooting that wounded nine, including three children
FDNY Firefighter Michael Kotzo will receive the department’s top honor for his heroic rope rescue during a Harlem blaze, one of three at the same fire
Video shows Medina Fire Chief Larry Walters entering a burning basement to save a trapped woman, using a Halligan bar to get her, and himself, out
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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
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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“Just remember, the Boston Fire Department salutes you,” Lt. Leroy Hamilton told 8-year-old Hasani Little, who helped save five adults and 11 children
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The Volterra EV was recognized in the Emergency Services and Defense category
Firefighters Darren Harsch, Adam Nordenschild, Artur Podgorski and Belvon Koranteng received proclamations for the daring rescue
An USAR team found the missing person’s vehicle by using a satellite radio service to obtain its coordinates
Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award
Chiefs Gary Ludwig and Marshall Turbeville were selected for their contributions in the areas of leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity and public service
Three members from Colerain Township, Ohio, were nominated for their “incredible bravery and perseverance” during a swiftwater rescue
Three Colerain Township firefighters are recognized for their brave actions during a swiftwater rescue
Fire Chief Chris Wright and Firefighter Tyler Crews were awarded with the Medal of Valor, the highest award given by Vance County Fire Department
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers announced its newest class of fellows and 2022 award winners
Lessons in volunteer fire service leadership highlight teamwork, self-awareness and embracing the unique skills of members
FDNY EMS Lt. Dwight Scott and EMTs Christopher Juanilla and Tiffany Robledo received the honor
“We can never fully thank you for your service or for your sacrifice, but today is an important day for the nation to give thanks for all that you do,” he said
Trooper Robert Stawicki and a deputy dragged the 13-year-old out of the house as melting shingles dripped on them
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The gold-medal-winning team includes Capt. Alejandro Lozano, Capt. Michael Ung and Lt. Desi Monteavaro
The award recognizes agencies that have demonstrated creative approaches to improving therapies for patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and sudden cardiac arrest
The IAFC award honors a firefighter for their expert training, professional service and dedication to the duty displayed in saving a human life
The award recognizes one volunteer and one paid fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
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