National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Announces It Is Accepting Nominations For Its Annual Fire Service Achievement Awards

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.