The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is now accepting nominations for its Annual Fire Service Achievement Awards.
NVFC recognizes the contributions of a lifetime volunteer firefighter, a leader in health and wellness, an outstanding junior firefighter, or a successful junior firefighter program.
Nominations are due by 5 pm EST on January 20, 2023 for the following awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group
This award recognizes a volunteer firefighter who has served at least 20 years and has made a major contribution or achieved significant accomplishments in the volunteer fire service at the local, state, and/or national level. The recipient will receive a trip for themselves and a guest to the NVFC awards celebration on May 21, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
- Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award - Co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems
This award honors an active volunteer firefighter, EMS provider, or rescue worker who has served as a leader in creating or promoting emergency responder health and wellness programs or initiatives. The recipient will receive a trip for themselves and a guest to the NVFC awards celebration on May 21, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
- Junior Firefighter of the Year Award - Sponsored by California Casualty
This award honors a junior firefighter, cadet, or Explorer who has shown extraordinary dedication, commitment, and achievements as a youth member of the fire service. The recipient will receive a trip for themselves and up to two parents/guardians to the NVFC awards celebration on May 21, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
- Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award - Sponsored by California Casualty
This award recognizes a department that has an outstanding junior firefighter program. The department will be presented with their award at the local level to enable all their junior firefighters to participate.