Valor Awards

The nomination period for the 2019 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor, Unit Citation Awards and Thomas Carr Community Service Awards is now open. Nominations are for events or actions from 2019. Nominate an individual or company here. The deadline is February 28, 2020.

The Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor recognizes acts of courage and bravery, including both physical acts to rescue a victim in hazardous conditions as well as critical decisions or preventative actions that ensured civilian or firefighter safety.

The Thomas Carr Community Service Awards highlight the actions of fire service personnel who have gone above and beyond in service to their community.

If you have any questions, please email valor@firehouse.com.

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2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor $100 Winners

Firehouse is proud to announce the $100 winners of the 2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.

The JACOB Kit program was created by Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Byrne and his wife, Angela, a teacher.

2018 Thomas Carr Community Service Awards

Firehouse announces the newest honorees in the Thomas Carr Community Service Awards program.

2018 Valor Awards: Unit Citations

The Unit Citation Awards recognize efforts made by three or more individuals, or one or more fire companies.

2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor - Top Winners

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2018 Firehouse Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.

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Firehouse is seeking nominations for the 2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor, Unit Citation Awards and Thomas Carr Community Service Awards.

Boston firefighters rescue a woman and her child from a fire in a three-story building.

2017 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2017 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.

Members of Belvidere, IL, Fire Department Engine 102 and Ladder 150, from left: Captain Mark Zumbragel, Firefighter Jim Kriebs, Firefighter Jeff Vaughan, Firefighter Nic Thornton, Lt. Shawn Schadle, Firefighter Aaron Pihl, Firefighter Jason Swanson and Firefighter Mark Beck.

Recognizing efforts made by three or more individuals or one or more fire companies

The Unit Citation Awards recognize efforts made by three or more individuals, or one or more fire companies.

2017 Valor Awards: $100 Winners

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2017 Firehouse Magazine Valor Awards. The honorees displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions.

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LAFD Firefighter Receives Top Valor Award

Firehouse recognizes Bryce Gutierrez for rescuing multiple children from a structure fire with the Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.

From left: Captain Mark Zumbragel, Firefighter Jim Kriebs, Firefighter Jeff Vaughan, Firefighter Nic Thornton, Lt. Shawn Schadle, Firefighter Aaron Pihl, Firefighter Jason Swanson and Firefighter Mark Beck.

IL Fire Department Receives Top Unit Citation Award

Firehouse recognizes Belvidere firefighters with a Unit Citation Award for performing multiple rescues at an apartment fire.

From left to right: Firefighter-Paramedic Eric Ingstad, Nurse Practitioner Nancy Richmond, Dr. Marc Eckstein and Case Manager Victor Chavez.

LAFD SOBER Unit Receives Community Service Award

Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach (left) and Chief Michael O. McNamee (right) present a check to FDNY firefighter James P. Lee Jr., (second from right) the recipient of the 2016 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. Robert Daus, Jr. vice president of Liberty Art Works, also presented a custom medal to Lee.

FHExpo17: Firehouse Recognizes Winners in Valor & Community Service Awards Program

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2016 Firehouse Thomas Carr Community Service Award

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2016 Valor Awards: $100 Winners

2016 Valor Awards: Winners 4–10

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2016 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor

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2016 Valor Awards: Top 3 Winners

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2016 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.

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2016 Valor Awards: Unit Citations

The Unit Citation Awards recognize efforts made by three or more individuals, or one or more fire companies.

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Prince George’s County and Wilmington Fire Departments Receive Top Unit Citation Awards

Crews recognized for brave actions during LODD incidents.

Firefighter James P. Lee, Jr., FDNY Rescue 1, is the winner of the 2016 Firehouse Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.

FDNY Firefighter James P. Lee, Jr. Receives Top Valor Award

Lee recognized for rescue of elderly victim during dangerous rope-lower operation

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Streator Fire Department Receives Top Community Service Award

Illinois department offers several programs to keep community safe

Extraordinary Acts of Valor, Community to be Recognized by Firehouse

Acts of Valor, Community Service to be Recognized by Firehouse

Firehouse is currently seeking nominations for the 2016 Firehouse Valor & Community Service Awards.

Chief Thomas Carr

FHExpo16: Community Service Awarded Named After Chief Tom Carr

Tim Sendelbach announced that starting in 2017, Firehouse’s top Community Service Award will be known as the Thomas Carr Community Service Award.

Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach honors Michael O. McNamee with the first Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.

FHExpo16: McNamee Honored as Namesake of Firehouse Valor Award

Worcester District Chief (ret.) Mike McNamee was honored during this morning’s opening ceremonies.

Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach (left), with Worcester District Chief (ret.) Mike McNamee and FDNY Lt. Brian Colleluori.

FHExpo16: Firehouse Recognizes Winners in Valor & Community Service Awards Program

Tim Sendelbach recognized the top winners in the 2015 Firehouse Valor & Community Service Awards program.

Fishers, IN, Fire Department Fire Captain Todd Rielage and Cincinnati Fire Captain Matt Flagler begin a classroom session on SCBA during the Africa Fire Mission training in Nairobi, Kenya.

Community Service Awards 2015

Firehouse is pleased to announce the newest honorees in our Community Service Awards program.

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2015 Valor Awards: $100 Winners

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2015 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. The honorees displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions.

The crews from San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Firehouse 7 have been awarded the top 2015 Firehouse Magazine Unit Citation.

San Francisco Firehouse 7 Receives Top Unit Citation Award

Crews recognized for brave actions to rescue victims during structure fire

SFFD crewmembers from Engine 7, Truck 7 and Rescue Squad 2.

2015 Valor Awards: Unit Citations

Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2015 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. The honorees displayed great bravery in the face of dangerous conditions.