By FireRescue1 Staff
FAIRFAX, Va. — The International Association of Fire Chiefs is now accepting nominations for fire chiefs and safety officers who go above and beyond their duty in the fire service.
The annual IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the overall environment of health and safety in the fire service.
There are four different awards individuals may be nominated for:
- Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award: This award is presented to the chief executive officer of a fire department who has demonstrated a unique commitment to fire-service health and safety.
- Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award: This award is presented to fire-service organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment or significant contribution in the area of health and safety.
- Garry Briese IAFC Safety Performance Award: This award is presented to a section member in recognition of personal commitment and achievement in the area of health and safety.
- Safety Officer of the Year: This award is presented to a safety officer who has made a significant contribution to his or her organization or the fire service in the area of health and safety.
The deadline for nominations is April 10. Eligibility, guidelines and nomination submission instructions can be found here.
Recipients of the award will receive one all-access pass and hotel and travel accommodations for FRI conference July 26-29.