Fire Service Awards
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
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
At the Opening General Session at Fire-Rescue International, the cream of the fire service crop are honored, and present inspiration for overcoming challenges
The Conway Fire Department received the Jon S. McMahan Service of the Year Award for their EMS Division that allows firefighters to become trained paramedics
Hundreds of New York’s Bravest gathered at the FDNY Medal Day ceremony to honor firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, fire marshals and officers
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has opened the nomination period for the highest national award honoring first responders
The scholarships encourage accelerated leadership development for select firefighters, emergency medical and hazmat personnel
Roanoke County firefighter-paramedic Andrew Goodpasture was in the “middle of nowhere” when he came across a woman trying to give her grandchild CPR
Cobb County firefighter Rusty Brown was honored for jumping into a raging river to save 17-year-old James Burdette
Chiefs Mary Beth Michos and Chris Barron break down what it takes to be Fire Chief of the Year material and what they’ve been doing since they won their awards
Evan Travers was driving with his girlfriend when the car in front of him veered across Kanner Highway, hit a light post and slammed into a tree
The Exchange Club honored paramedics, EMTs, firefighters and police officers for their heroic acts that earned them awards in their departments
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Davis finished rescuing Rick and Sharon Steiert from the burning vehicle despite catching on fire himself
Nine police officers, a dispatcher and three firefighters received accolades for their quick work in response to the stabbing of a nurse by a patient
Police officers used a squad car as a makeshift ambulance earlier this year to rush a wounded firefighter-paramedic to the hospital
Sarinya Srisakul was given the Freedom Award for her efforts in recruiting more female firefighters
“Every one of us that go close to him was lucky to have Greg as a brother,” firefighter Scott Ernst said about Greg Freshwater
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
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