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    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

    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.
    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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    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.
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    Bryce Gutierrez
    Operations & Training

    LAFD Firefighter Receives Top Valor Award

    Aug. 30, 2018
    Firehouse recognizes Bryce Gutierrez for rescuing multiple children from a structure fire with the Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.
    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.