The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is accepting nominations for its annual fire service achievement awards.
Recognize the contributions of a lifetime volunteer firefighter, a pioneer in health and wellness, an outstanding junior firefighter, or a successful junior firefighter program. Nominations are due by 5 pm EST on January 19 for the following awards.
Lifetime Achievement Award
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 April 26, 2024, in Arlington, VA.
Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award
The recipient will receive a trip for themselves and a guest to the NVFC awards celebration
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 pioneer 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 April 26, 2024, in Arlington, VA.
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 April 26, 2024, in Arlington, VA.
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.