Fire Service Awards
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
“You can’t get more deserving than these good people, who gave even when it meant losing something so close to them,” a Summit Bank Foundation member said
Bryon Stein was honored as a Key Influencer by the Navy demonstration team for his work in the community and being named the La Crosse Fire Department firefighter of the year
The team of first responders was honored for their quick work in locating a motorcyclist who had gone off the road and down a steep embankment
Hanover Fire Captain Fred Freeman earned the award for his work in establishing the department’s MIH program and using it to expand access to COVID-19 testing
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The Medal Day ceremony marks the FDNY’s largest public event since the onset of the pandemic, with more than 1,000 people expected to attend
Chief Dennis Compton was honored by the foundation for his leadership through critical moments for the foundation and the fire service
Officials said the successful rescue amid “pitch black” conditions was due to a team effort between crews
This year’s recognition week theme, “EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins,” highlights the ways providers are at the forefront of emergent patient care
The Congressional Fire Services Institute award recognizes public safety leaders who had made an exemplary impact at the national level
Astro, a pit bull mix, led a stranger to his owner who had suffered a medical emergency
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
The firefighters from two volunteer companies pulled a semi-conscious resident from the burning home
Fallen Worcester Lt. Jason Menard was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
Topeka Fire Chief Craig Duke said Rena Blomberg and Jessica Jones showed heroism by rendering aid despite COVID-19 risks
FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor and columnist Capt. Ben Thompson earned recognition in the multi-media and news categories
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International is accepting submissions for the theme “Who is YOUR public safety superhero?”
The deadline for four Congressional Fire Services Institute awards has been extended to Feb. 12, 2021
The award recognizes individuals or organizations for their contributions to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s prevention and support missions
Philadelphia Firefighter Sean Dugan received the Award of Valor from The National Liberty Museum and was also named Philadelphia’s Firefighter of the Year in October
Sarbanes, 87, was a past chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and a strong ally of the CFSI and NFFF
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
Nominations for the Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award will remain open until Jan. 15, 2021
Among the 35 first responders honored were police Sgt. Rasheen McCain, who was fatally shot in the line of duty, and fire Sgt. Sivad Johnson, who died off-duty while trying to rescue three girls from a river
Mason Ochoa jumped into action after seeing his 2-year-old brother fall into the pool through a home security system
St. Lucie County firefighters earn the top spot in the competition dubbed “the toughest 2 minutes in sports”
Wellesley Firefighter Joanie Cullinan was awarded for her contributions to raising awareness about occupational cancer; the organization she volunteers with received a $5,000 donation from the foundation
Health & Safety Officer David Picone has developed more than 10 policies governing the health and welfare of department members
North Metro Firefighter-Paramedic Quinn Henson received two commendation medals while being promoted to a major in the Army last month
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