Fire Service Awards
New Albany firefighters did a window search into the second floor and found the victim under blankets in a bathroom
The Adam Finseth Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in the Emergency Medicine Paramedic or Emergency Medicine Technology programs
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
Michael Palumbo Jr. was honored for getting a bill passed that allows firefighters with occupational cancer to file a worker’s compensation claim
Lt. John Herpin entered a burning home, located a missing child and passed him through the window
Jesse Simpson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was named Firefighter of the Year after helping a veteran who suffered heavy damage to his home
Jaydon Dancy was struck and killed by a commuter train in June, less than a year after his brave efforts to rescue a stricken kayaker
The Arkansas Forestry Commission and the Razorback crew were presented with the plaque for their 28-day service at the Lolo Peak wildfire
One of the kids was playing at a playground when she saw smoke coming from a house
Fire chief Jason Moore was on his way home when he saw a man get hit by a car after crashing his motorcycle
A man came into the Public Safety Headquarters looking for assistance, and at some point, began struggling with an officer
The Medal of Valor is the nation’s highest award for public safety officers and recognizes extraordinary acts
Officials said Stephen Gunn’s skin was burning, his clothing was turning black and his helmet melted; he was treated for burns and continued his shift
Chiefs from North Lenoir Fire & Rescue in Kinston, N.C. and Macon-Bibb Country Fire department in Macon, Ga., receive prestigious awards at Fire-Rescue International
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Each of the first responders received a lifesaving award and a gift of appreciation
The firefighters saved senior citizens trapped directly under the burning roof of the facility
Aaron Gaunt beat out contestants from across the U.S. to nab the title, which comes with a vacation to Hawaii
A hoverboard exploded, causing a massive fire to spread in seconds
Fifteen employers, out of over 3,000 submissions, from across the nation were selected to receive the prestigious award
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The department was selected for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks
After responding to a fatal crash, Elizabeth Taylor wanted to make sure the family was OK
Rene Gonzales was only two months on the job and driving home when he spotted a burning car
Officials said Joseph Finn has placed a premium on educating his firefighters on the risks of cancer while on duty
Rep. Jeff Duncan said their heroism “epitomizes all volunteers” who put themselves at risk to serve others
Chief William D. Killen began his firefighting career at the Naval Propellant Plant in Indian Head, Md. in 1960
Lt. John Schreiber Jr. found two children, ages 10 and 6, in a bedroom unconscious and in cardiac arrest
Tyler Hollingsworth and another firefighter were electrocuted while at the scene of a fire
The International Fire Service Training Association has made significant contributions to the advancement of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
The awards recognize organizations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the overall environment of health and safety in their department and the fire service
The awards recognize volunteers who go above and beyond in serving their department and community
Noah Allmond dragged an unconscious man out of a burning building with no water supply
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