Fire Service Awards
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Deputy District Chief (ret.) Steve Chikerotis served 36 years with the Chicago Fire Department
Steve Austin, John Swan Sr., Joseph Valentino and the Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Explorer Program are recognized for their service to the volunteer fire community
Daniel Loflin and Capt. Tim James said they both became firefighters because they wanted to help those in need
Jomar Pichardo invented ways to refurbish ambulance batteries and car parts that would normally be tossed away and replaced
Firefighter Bryan Kubasta suffered severe second- and third-degree burns when a floor collapsed at a fire, causing his turnout gear to roll up and expose his body
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The firefighters ran across the freeway, dodging traffic to reach the unconscious officer
Firefighters, paramedics and a YMCA lifeguard sprang into action when a man playing basketball collapsed on the court in April
The company awarded 20 responders who have suffered serious injuries sustained while on duty
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Firefighters were recognized for their daring rescue during a vicious house fire that left one dead and several others injured
Joe Lovvorn said his 20-year fire department career has helped prepare him to serve in the Legislature
Alex Wallbrett was recognized for coming to the aid of a coworker who was stabbed by a bystander last year
The application period will open Oct. 11. See the changes that have been made to this year’s AFG.
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The 20-year volunteer firefighter was his county’s first EMT-A; he also served in Cuba
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Retired Chief Dennis Compton was recognized for his “long-time service, and support of fire-based EMS”
The Medal of Valor is the highest national award for a police officer, firefighter or emergency services officer for exhibiting exceptional courage
The ISO upgraded the San Rafael Fire Department from Class 3 to Class 1; the chief said the improved rating is due to changes in staffing, equipment, communication and fire prevention
A fleet manager equipped 40 ambulances with solar panels, which reduced fuel consumption and extended battery life
The awards will be presented this August in San Antonio at Fire-Rescue International
The program pairs paramedics with the Public Health Department Homeless Outreach Team to reduce 911 calls from the city’s homeless people
Luke Karagias has 500 hours and three certifications under his belt; he said he has wanted to be a firefighter since he was a child
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue is largest city of the 140 departments across the country to earn the rating
The chief said exceptional water services, with the combination of fire services and emergency communications, contributed to the rating
Big dreams to improve EMS with a windfall of funding for safety, health and wellness, research and leadership development
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An ISO representative said the department’s training score was among the highest he has seen
Alex Sanchez III woke his family and then grabbed a fire extinguisher to keep the blaze under control, allowing everyone to escape uninjured
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