Fire Service Awards
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
Brothers and Firefighters Kevin and Kyle Jenkins were honored for their effort and bravery in rescuing a woman who was trapped during a house fire last October
Batesville Firefighter Chris Baker, Paramedic Ryan Everman and EMT Elizabeth Kruthaupt were awarded by the state fire marshal for saving Morris Firefighter Ed Scheele
East Corning Firefighter Ralph D. Miller previously served as chief for 14 years and helped lead the construction of the department’s first firehouse in 1960
FDNY
The former James Gordon Bennett Medal was renamed to honor fallen Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci Jr. and to reject the racist views of its previous namesake, officials said
Omaha Firefighter Drew Gerken was recognized for stepping up to help families recover after devastating fires
Hamilton Fire Department EMS Coordinator Mark Mignery is the first EMS coordinator in the state to receive the designation
With almost a century of combined fire service experience, chiefs Alan Martin and Bill Halmich have spent their careers working passionately under a teamwork mentality
The year’s awardees will be recognized for their mobile blood transfusion and mobile integrated healthcare programs
The Stockton Fire Department plans to train more of its firefighters as paramedics through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Longmont Fire Lt. Mike Burelson was honored by a nonprofit organization for stopping a man holding a lighter at a fire scene
The Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education recognizes Comeau for his advocacy in campus fire safety
Overseas responders, including firefighters from the United States, will be eligible to receive the honor
The FDNY nominated the paramedics for the Daily News Hometown Heroes award for saving the unconscious man from lethal CO exposure
Tullahoma Firefighter Brandon Berridge officially received the title this month, measuring in 6 feet and 11.17 inches
Dr. Moore-Merrell is the founder of the International Public Safety Data Institute and a FireRescue1 editorial advisory board member
The U.S. Department of Defense recognized North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue for employing and supporting members of the military
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Mark B. Shipley, who is also a volunteer firefighter, was awarded a commendation medal for resuscitating a man in cardiac arrest
Ava Roy, 10, accepted the award in honor of her father, Firefighter Christopher Roy, who was killed fighting a house fire in December 2018
The 14-year-old was recognized alongside firefighters and received a letter of commendation at a quarterly award ceremony
Santa Cruz Firefighter Dustin Marty was presented a letter of commendation for helping to recover the 10 people who had become stranded in a cove
The award honors fire departments for implementing innovations in EMS
Fire Services Training Institute honors Lexipol co-founder for his commitment and dedication to the fire service and public safety community
Lt. William Cross and Firefighter Anthony Arone received the Thomas R. Linskey Award of Merit for going above and beyond the call of duty
The Seabrook Fire Department was awarded EMS service of the year jointly with the Hampton Fire Department
The fire department was among the first to get the Jaws of Life to extract individuals from wrecked vehicles in 1976
Aberdeen Fire Chief Tom Hubbard said Pauley stands out as a firefighter due to his knowledge of the area, as well as his dedication to the citizens he’s served for so many years
Fire Chief Jason Gilliland was presented with two awards based on a letter written by Firefighter Kraig Hill
The Hampton and Seabrook fire departments were jointly awarded EMS Service of the Year by PRH’s Seabrook emergency room
The Portsmouth Regional Hospital honored the agencies at its annual EMS appreciation banquet Thursday, May 23 at the Jarvis Center