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Fire 20/20 Announces Tony Pini Awards for Diversity in the Fire Service

Published Date: 03.22.2011

Fire 20/20, a nonprofit organization that helps fire/EMS departments connect with their multicultural communities to increase the reach and effectiveness of recruitment and prevention programs, has launched a new awards program honoring diversity in the fire service. Nominations are due April 30.

Named in honor of the late Santa Rosa Fire Chief Tony Pini, a lifelong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the fire service, the inaugural Tony Pini Awards for Diversity and Inclusion in the Fire Service will honor fire departments that are working to build and nourish a diverse, inclusive culture and that foster proactive relationships with their multicultural communities.

Two career and two volunteer departments will be presented with the Tony Pini Awards during a special breakfast event at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) on August 25, 2011.

The application period is open until April 30.  Click here to learn more and nominate your department.

For more information about Fire 20/20, visit http://fire2020.org.

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