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    The nomination period for the 2024 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 2024. Nominate an individual or unit here. The deadline is March 15, 2025.

    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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    2024 Firehouse Magazine Valor Awards firefighter
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    Oct. 1, 2019
    Firehouse is proud to announce the $100 winners of the 2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.
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    Oct. 1, 2019
    Firehouse is pleased to announce the honorees in the 2018 Firehouse Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor.
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    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2019
    The Unit Citation Awards recognize efforts made by three or more individuals, or one or more fire companies.
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    Firehouse Staff
    March 1, 2019
    Firehouse is seeking nominations for the 2018 Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor, Unit Citation Awards and Thomas Carr Community Service Awards.
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    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.