Letter from the Editor

Sept. 9, 2020

The nomination period for the 2020 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 2020. Nominate an individual or unit here. The deadline is March 12, 2021.

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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