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    Fh Valor Community Service Logo Final 56bcaaf8bb8d7

    The nomination period for the 2023 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 2023 Nominate an individual or unit here. The deadline is Feb. 9, 2024.

    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 [email protected]. 

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    Careers & Education

    2022 Valor & Community Service Awards

    Sept. 11, 2023
    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2022 Firehouse Magazine Valor Awards.
    Peter Matthews
    Operations & Training

    As Firehouse Sees It: Paying Tribute

    Peter Matthews
    Sept. 9, 2023
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    Leadership

    Leadership Lessons: Fire Chief Thomas Carr Jr.

    David Griffin
    June 5, 2023
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    Valor Awards

    2021 Valor & Community Service Awards

    Sept. 12, 2022
    New Peter Matthews
    Valor Awards

    As Firehouse Sees It: Honoring Those Who Saved Lives

    Peter Matthews
    Sept. 12, 2022

    Valor Awards

    FDNY
    The top honor in the 2020 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor went to George O. Mueller of the FDNY.
    Valor Awards

    2020 Valor & Community Service Awards

    Sept. 8, 2021
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    Valor Awards

    2019 Valor & Community Service Awards

    Oct. 1, 2020
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    Valor Awards

    2018 Valor Awards: Unit Citations

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2019
    Brian S. Foley
    Valor Awards

    2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor - Top Winners

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2019
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    Valor Awards

    2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor $100 Winners

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2019
    The JACOB Kit program was created by Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Byrne and his wife, Angela, a teacher.
    Valor Awards

    2018 Thomas Carr Community Service Awards

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2019
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    Valor Awards

    For the Record 3/19

    Firehouse Staff
    March 1, 2019
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    Boston firefighters rescue a woman and her child from a fire in a three-story building.
    Operations & Training

    2017 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor

    Oct. 1, 2018
    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.
    Careers & Education

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

    Oct. 1, 2018
    The Unit Citation Awards recognize efforts made by three or more individuals, or one or more fire companies.
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    Careers & Education

    2017 Valor Awards: $100 Winners

    Oct. 1, 2018
    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.
    LAFD
    From left to right: Firefighter-Paramedic Eric Ingstad, Nurse Practitioner Nancy Richmond, Dr. Marc Eckstein and Case Manager Victor Chavez.
    Safety & Health

    LAFD SOBER Unit Receives Community Service Award

    Aug. 30, 2018
    Los Angeles FD EMS Director Dr. Marc Eckstein directs the innovative program designed to manage serial inebriates.
    Belvidere, IL, Fire Department
    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.
    Operations & Training

    IL Fire Department Receives Top Unit Citation Award

    Aug. 30, 2018
    Firehouse recognizes Belvidere firefighters with a Unit Citation Award for performing multiple rescues at an apartment fire.
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