Date: February 6, 2008
Memo to: IAFC Presidents’ Council
IAFC Division Presidents
State Fire Chiefs Association Presidents
From: Jacqueline Garnier
IAFC Communications Manager & Awards Coordinator
awards@iafc.org or jgarnier@iafc.org
Subject: Fire Service Award for Excellence 2008
The 2008 application period for the Fire Service Award for Excellence is now open. This award, cosponsored by U.S. Safety Fire Technologies and the IAFC, recognizes innovations and achievements in managing resources to reduce the loss of life and property from fire and other emergencies.
This prestigious award was conceived in 1989 by Chief Ronny J. Coleman, IAFC President 1988-1989; and sponsoring partner, Mr. Wayne Boyd, President of U.S. Fire Safety Technologies. Over the years, nominations have come from nearly every conceivable program area: management, fire prevention, personnel accountability systems and minority hiring practices, to name a few.
Seven finalists are recognized at Fire-Rescue International each year. The winner is selected from the seven finalists and presented with the grand prize during the FRI general session.
Please share this message with your division and association members and other fire-service colleagues to encourage participation in this most prestigious recognition. There are a great many programs out there that deserve to be showcased!
Application forms can be downloaded from www.iafc.org/awards.
The deadline for applications is 2 June 2008.
Jacqueline S. Garnier
Communications Manager and Editor, IAFC On Scene
International Association of Fire Chiefs
703-537-4807