NVFC Junior Firefighter of the Year Award

Sponsored by Tyco International

The nomination period for the Junior Firefighter of the Year 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. 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)

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
Complimentary registration for the NVFC Spring Board Meeting
Recognition as guest of honor at the Awards Banquet
Opportunity to spend day on Capitol Hill (arranged by Tyco International)
Complimentary one-year NVFC Junior Membership
Personalized award
Special gift provided by Tyco International
Place in NVFC history

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.

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