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 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
When it comes to federal grant funds, it’s obvious many public safety agencies are not following the rules
“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
Define the criteria for awards at your department so it doesn’t feel so arbitrary
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
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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
Learning to truly love others is one trait that separates otherwise good leaders from outstanding leaders
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
Rebecca Booker has served as a certified Fire and Life Safety Educator, arson investigator and firefighter, and she developed the Home Safety Survey
The chief will be honored during the 32nd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in April
The four national awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding leadership in fire and life safety
The award recognizes leaders with exemplary impact on the national level in firefighter advocacy and fire prevention, mitigation and response
Multiple Mechanicsburg firefighters and EMTs happened to be in the area for one of the worst fires in recent memory
