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2023 Section Awards

Do you know a fire chief, chief officer or safety officer that sets the example? A person or an entire organization that is focused on personal safety and improving the overall health of our profession? Now is your chance to recognize and promote their efforts.

The IAFC’s annual Safety, Health, and Survival Awards recognize individuals within departments and entire organizations, of any size or composition, who have made a significant contribution to the overall environment of health and safety in the fire service.

Take a few minutes today to nominate the people and organizations who continue to pave the way for improved safety, health, and survival in the fire service! The nomination period closes June 30 at 11:59 PM ET. Awards will be presented during the Safety, Health and Survival Section meeting at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in August.

 

Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award

This award is presented to a chief executive officer of a fire department (of any size or composition) who has demonstrated a unique commitment to fire service health and safety.

To be nominated, the chief and/or the fire department must be an active member of the IAFC.

 

Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award

This award is presented to fire service organizations (of any size or composition) and individuals that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment or significant contribution in fire service health and safety. Fire departments, public agencies, private companies or other organizations that are affiliated with or sponsors of the IAFC may be considered for this award.

To be nominated, a fire chief must be a member of the IAFC. For a fire department to be nominated, the chief and/or the department must be a member of the IAFC.

 

Garry Briese IAFC Safety Performance Award

This award is presented to an IAFC SHS Section member in recognition of personal commitment and achievement in health and safety.

To be nominated, the nominee must be an active member of both the IAFC and SHS Section.

 

For more information, contact SHS staff liaison Taylor Munday.

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