Firefighter of the Year

This award is presented to one individual who best exemplifies the positive characteristics of a member of the fire service and who has a notable record of service and achievements. This award is presented to the individual who has given selflessly of themselves in support of the fire company, the fire service in general and the community. Nominees are evaluated with attention to the following criteria:

Dedication – The individual has demonstrated the highest degree of dedication and participation to activities within their fire company including training, fire response, public education and other fire company operations.

Loyalty – The individual has demonstrated an allegiance to their fire company, to its firefighters and officers. This individual supports others efforts to achieve the goals of the fire service, supports their fire department’s policies and engages in activities aimed to improve the fire company or fire service community.

Productivity – The individual has gone beyond normal duties of their position to make visible improvements that have enhanced the department’s ability to reduce fire losses and to better serve the community.

Professionalism – The individual performs their fire service duties in a manner that exemplifies the competency that reflects the highest standards of the fire service and regularly demonstrates the ability to lead or follow based on the existing circumstances.