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NVFC Junior Firefighter of the Year Award

Sponsored by Tyco International
 
The nomination period for the 2012 award is now closed.
 
The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, sponsored by Tyco International, honors a junior firefighter who has gone above and beyond in their service to their fire department. 
 

Criteria

Each nominee will be judged on the following criteria: 
  • Nominee has have served in a junior firefighter or Explorer program for at least one full year
  • Nominee has truly gone above and beyond the normal call of duty for a junior firefighter in their commitment to the fire and emergency services
  • Nominee is registered with the National Junior Firefighter Program (registration is free at www.nvfc.org/juniors)

Selection

The selection of the NVFC Junior Firefighter of the Year Award recipient will be determined through a nationwide nomination process. The winner will be recognized at a special Awards Banquet in conjunction with the NVFC spring board meeting and will receive:
  • Travel and accommodations for recipient and up to two parents/guardians to historic Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, DC, to attend Awards Banquet
  • Free trip for junior and one parent/guardian to their nearest Scott Combat Challenge
  • Complimentary registration for the NVFC spring board meeting
  • Recognition as guest of honor at the Awards Banquet
  • Opportunity to spend day on Capitol Hill
  • Complimentary one-year NVFC Junior Membership
  • Personalized award
  • Place in NVFC history

Nomination Materials

Nomination packets must include:
  • Completed nomination form
  • 500-word essay describing the nominee’s contribution to their fire department, including specific examples of how they have exemplified the spirit of youth community involvement and why they should be chosen for this award
  • Two letters of recommendation, including one from department Chief or program advisor
  • No more than three additional supporting documents
Please note – if chosen, recipient must submit a digital photo to be used for NVFC newsletters, web sites, and other materials.
 

Contact Information

Please contact the NVFC with any questions.
 
National Volunteer Fire Council
7852 Walker Drive, Suite 450
Greenbelt, MD 20770
 
Phone: 1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832)
Fax: 202-887-5291

Previous Award Recipients

Award Sponsor

Tyco International (NYSE: TYC) is a diversified, global company that provides vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries and has 113,000 employees worldwide. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products. Internationally recognized Tyco product brands include Scott, Ansul, Simplex, Sensormatic, and Software House. More information about Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.