IAFC Award Nominations Due

Tell the IAFC who excels among you

• IAFC
• 2008 May 29

FAIRFAX, Va.--Every year at Fire-Rescue International, the IAFC honors those members of the fire and emergency services who are making a significant contribution  to our industry. As in previous years, you are sending us the names and the stories of those among you who have made a real difference this year for the fire and emergency service and the safety of the public.

We are still looking for more of your innovations, your stories and your heroes. We are looking for your nominations for the following:

• Fire Service Award for Excellence 
• International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor 
• Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award 
• Safety, Health and Survival Section Awards 
  

June 2 Nomination Deadline

The deadline to apply is now just around the corner! Nominations for all of these awards are due at IAFC headquarters no later than June 2. 

Information and links to award criteria and guidelines follows; details are linked from the award title. If you have questions, email them to  awards@iafc.org or contact the individual award coordinator listed.

The  International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor   co-sponsored by Motorola, is presented to deserving firefighters for expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving a human life. 

Award coordinator: Jacqueline Garnier, 703‑537‑4807,  awards@iafc.org  

The  IAFC Fire Service Award for Excellence ,  co-sponsored by U.S. Safety Fire Technologies, recognizes innovations and success in managing resources to reduce the loss of life and property from fire and other emergencies.

Award coordinator: Jacqueline Garnier, 703‑537‑4807,  awards@iafc.org  

The  Safety, Health and Survival Section Awards

Award coordinator: Vicki Lee, 571‑221‑2813,  vlee@iafc.org   

Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award:  Co-sponsored by Provident Insurance, this award honors the chief executive officer of a fire department (of any size or composition) who has demonstrated a unique commitment to fire service health and safety.

Garry Briese IAFC Safety Performance Award:  This award is presented to an IAFC/SHS member in recognition of personal commitment and achievement in the area of health and safety.

Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award:  Recently renamed to honor the work of Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder, this award is presented to fire-service organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment or significant contribution in the area of fire service health and safety. Goldfeder, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department and is chair of the Safety, Health and Survival Section.

Safety Officer of the Year:  Co-sponsored by the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, this award recognizes a safety officer in a fire department (of any size or composition) who has made a significant contribution in the area of health and safety to his or her organization or the fire service as a whole.

The  Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award , sponsored  by the International Code Council, honors those who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and property through the development of codes, fire-prevention practices and leadership techniques and who have served as examples to all fire-prevention and fire-protection professionals. 

Award coordinator: Joelle Fishkin, 703‑537‑4843,  jfishkin@iafc.org  

July 11 Nomination Deadline

In addition to the awards above, the deadline for one other award to be presented at FRI is also approaching soon:

The  National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System Safety Leadership Award   recognizes firefighters and fire departments that use the Near-Miss Reporting System as a part of their program to prevent line-of-duty deaths and injuries in their departments. Nominations must be received by July 11, 2008.  

Award coordinator: Amy Hultman, 703-537-4848 or  ahultman@iafc.org