Submit your nominations for the NVFC Fire Service Achievement Awards by 29 January

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognizes achievement in the volunteer fire and emergency services through its annual awards program. Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, Junior Firefighter of the Year Award and Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award are due by 29 January 2021.

NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award: Sponsored by ADT, this award honours 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.

Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award: Sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems, this award honours 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 in areas including, but not limited to, firefighter cancer, heart health, behavioural health, and overall health and wellness.

Junior Firefighter of the Year Award: Sponsored by California Casualty, this award honours a junior firefighter, cadet or Explorer who has shown extraordinary dedication, commitment and achievements as a youth member of the fire service.

Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award: Sponsored by California Casualty, this award recognizes a department that has an outstanding junior firefighter program. The program must have been in operation for at least one year, and departments must demonstrate creativity and community impact for the program.

These prestigious national awards are designed to highlight the accomplishments and dedication of fire-service volunteers who go above and beyond in their service to their department and community. Each recipient gets a personalized award and national recognition in honour of their achievements.

The recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, and Junior Firefighter of the Year Award will receive a trip for themselves and a guest to the NVFC spring meeting awards banquet on 30 April 2021, in Alexandria, VA.* The Junior Firefighter Program of the Year will be honoured at a local recognition ceremony so that all of their members can attend.

View full criteria and submit your nominations at www.nvfc.org/awards by 29 January.

*Note: If the in-person NVFC spring meeting in Alexandria, VA, is cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the recipients will receive their awards in an alternate recognition event.