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NVFC Junior Firefighter Program 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 Program of the Year Award, sponsored by Tyco International, honors a junior firefighter program or Explorer Post that has demonstrated significant community impact, innovation, and creativity. 
Nominees will be judged on the following criteria: 
  • Program has been in operation for at least one full year
  • Program has demonstrated exemplary creativity and community impact
  • Program is registered with the National Junior Firefighter Program (registration is free at www.nvfc.org/juniors)

Selection

The selection of the Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award recipient will be determined through a nationwide application process. The winning program will be recognized at a special Awards Banquet in conjunction with the NVFC spring board meeting and will receive:
  • Travel and accommodations for one department representative to historic Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, DC, to attend Awards Banquet
  • Complimentary NVFC spring board meeting registration for the department representative
  • Recognition as guest of honor at the Awards Banquet
  • Complimentary one-year NVFC Department Membership
  • Personalized award
  • Place in NVFC history

Nomination Materials

Application packets must include:
  • Completed nomination form
  • 500-word essay describing the program’s contribution to the local community, including specific examples of how they have used innovation to build youth leadership for the benefit of the fire service and the local community
  • Up to three additional supporting documents, which may include recommendation letters from community members, articles, or other pertinent information
Please note – if chosen, winning department 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.