Fire Service Awards
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
FireRescue1’s podcast was awarded first place in the Best Feature/Series (Broadcast) category
82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
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
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
There are several ways fire departments can disqualify or hurt their grant application’s chance of being funded; they are all preventable
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
Collecting data in the pre-planning phase will make your application more competitive
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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An 11-year-old climbed the fence with a garden hose after seeing smoke
