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Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Awards

Dear Members of the Fire Service:

2017 year marks the 37th year of Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Awards.

Your fire department or a fellow firefighter could be recognized for their act[s] above and beyond their basic duties and responsibilities, and for exemplifying the finest traditions of the fire service.

The Ohio Fire Council is charged by the General Assembly with officially recognizing and commemorating exemplary accomplishments and acts of heroism by firefighters and other persons at fire-related incidents or similar events occurring in Ohio.

At its annual event each September, the Ohio Fire Council also recognizes members of the fire service who were killed in the line of duty.

The Division of EMS at the Department of Public Safety recognizes individuals and departments that provide exemplary fire education and safety training with its annual Fire Awards program.

The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS are once again joining together to honor all who serve Ohioans through the fire service.

The joint awards program provides an opportunity for more firefighters to participate in honoring the sacrifices made every day by their brethren, on behalf of communities across Ohio. Whether it is the time necessary to train in the latest firefighting techniques or time putting those skills to use, the men and women who sacrifice for the safety of others will be recognized in a special program in September at the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Please note that if your nominee is selected as an award recipient, representatives from the State Fire Marshal’s office and the Division of EMS will be requesting high resolution photos for the awards ceremony. If you have already have photos, you may send them with your nomination packet. Otherwise, you will be asked to gather these photos shortly after the recipients are chosen.

Please complete the nomination form which follows. Review the criteria for the available awards and return the nomination form by June 26th to: web.sfm@com.ohio.gov<mailto:web.sfm@com.ohio.gov> or mail to:

Division of StateFire Marshal, Attn: Tonia Smith, 8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068.

We hope to see you in Columbus in September.

Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Awards Information and Nomination Form

 

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