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Award of Excellence

Sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association and Fire Protection Publications

The Fire Corps Award of Excellence, sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and Fire Protection Publications, honors a Fire Corps program whose remarkable achievements in the fire and emergency services and the community exemplify outstanding performance.

The nomination period for the 2011 Award is now closed. Stay tuned for information on the 2012 Award of Excellence.

Award Eligibility

To be considered for the award, nominated programs must meet the following criteria:

  • Have been registered and active for at least one year at time of nomination
  • Be affiliated with a fire/EMS department or other agency representing the interests of the fire and emergency services
  • Have statistical data to support a positive impact in allowing the fire/EMS department or agency to fulfill the needs of the community and/or department/agency
  • Be willing and able to send a representative to the Washington, DC area in the fall of 2011 to receive the award and present their program at the Fire Corps National Advisory Committee meeting. Travel expenses will be covered based on existing Fire Corps travel procedures.
  • If chosen, recipient must submit a digital photo to be used for Fire Corps newsletters, web site, and other materials.


Selection

The selection of the Fire Corps Award of Excellence recipient will be determined by the Fire Corps Award Review Committee through a nationwide nomination process. The winner will be recognized at the annual Fire Corps National Advisory Committee (NAC) meeting and will receive:

  • Travel and accommodations for three program representatives to attend the Fire Corps NAC meeting in the Washington, DC area
  • Opportunity to meet Fire Corps National Advisory Committee members, which consist of representatives from nearly every major fire service organization across the nation
  • Program profiled on the Fire Corps web site (www.firecorps.org) and other publications
  • Personalized award for the program
  • Individual recognition certificates and t-shirts for each member of the winning program
  • Place in Fire Corps history


Nomination Materials

The nomination packet must include:

  • Completed nomination form including:
    • Description of program activities (500 word maximum)
    • Description of program accomplishments (500 word maximum)
    • Statistics/data indicating program impact (500 word maximum)
  • No more than three (3) supporting documents, which may include letters of recommendation, media articles, or other pertinent information (maximum one page per supporting document)


How to Nominate

The nomination period for the 2011 Award of Excellence is now closed.

Not registered? Register with Fire Corps now to nominate your program for the 2012 Fire Corps Award of Excellence. Eligible programs must be registered for at least one year.

Timeline

July 1 – Nomination period open
August 12 – All nominations must be received by Fire Corps national office. Please allow time for arrival if mailing your nomination.
September 30 – Award winner announced
TBD – Fire Corps NAC meeting in the Washington, DC area

Previous Award Winners

2010 - Seymour Support Services
2009 - Mesa Fire Department Volunteer Corps
2008 - Macomb Township Fire Department

Award Sponsors

The mission of IFSTA is to identify areas of need for training materials and foster the development and validation of training materials for the fire service and related areas. IFSTA is an association of fire service personnel who are dedicated to upgrading firefighting techniques and safety through training.

Fire Protection Publications, a department of Oklahoma State University, is the headquarters for IFSTA. Fire Protection Publications’ primary function is to publish and disseminate training manuals as proposed and validated by IFSTA.

Questions

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