Fire Service Awards
Mastering post-award grant management enhances department operations and strengthens future funding opportunities
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Hills Fire Department were recognized for their swift actions after the 2024 splash pad shooting that wounded nine, including three children
FDNY Firefighter Michael Kotzo will receive the department’s top honor for his heroic rope rescue during a Harlem blaze, one of three at the same fire
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
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
Deadline for submissions is April 5, 2024
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 17, 2024
Lexipol employees have a personal love and passion for the public safety industry
The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
Lexipol’s comprehensive suite of solutions address key challenges for public safety and local government agencies
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Major responses, award and honors, conflicts overseas, devastating wildfires and e-Bike blazes made headlines
National awards programs can showcase those above-and-beyond moments and members
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
The Orange County (Calif.) fire chief explains why a compliance-based mindset doesn’t always work in the world of chaos around us
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
Developing systems and processes that support excellence ultimately drives effective leadership and fire department success
The Snyder Fire Department was recognized for improving their recruitment and retention plans
The three members of the Hilton Head (S.C.) Fire Rescue were honored for a heroic save at a structure fire amid deteriorating conditions
Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy and Greensburg Fire Chief Thomas Bell were honored at Fire-Rescue International conference
Topsham Fire Rescue program will focus on seniors and non-emergency calls
Eight medals were awarded to firefighters for their teamwork and bravery during the November 2022 incident
An inside look at the annual event to connect fire service leaders and legislators
The Butte County fire chief describes the Camp Fire response that ultimately earned him the IAFC’s Ben Franklin Award for Valor
Jaziyah Parker noticed her mom was “acting weird” so she called 911
Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski and Peg Paul were among the honorees during the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the recipients showed “extraordinary valor” above and beyond the call of duty
“The opportunity to come full circle today is incredible,” Portland Deputy Chief Andy Ponce said at the celebration
UL FSRI’s research engineer was lauded for his passion for improving firefighter training and his ability to think creativity in building training programs
A leader’s success is often on the shoulders of so many supporters
Bob Gear has led Benton County Fire District 1 and the Pasco Fire Department; he also responded to the World Trade Center attack on 9/11
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