CFSI Looking for Nominations for the Senator Sarbanes Award

Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Safety Leadership Award Recognizing A Commitment to Firefighter Health and Safety

 

The Congressional Fire Services Institute and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation are receiving nominations for the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Safety Leadership Award.  Presented annually at the CFSI National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, the award recognizes organizations for outstanding leadership in advancing fire health and safety.  Taking place on April 2, 2009 in Washington, DC, the dinner will be attended by our nation's top political leaders and 2,000 state and national fire service officials.  The nomination deadline is February 13th. The goals of the award are described by the following five points: Recognition of the Life Safety Initiatives originally developed by the American fire service during the 2004 National Fire Service Summit hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Recognizing the need to address firefighter health and safety and becoming an advocate for this cause. Leadership in promoting and supporting firefighter health and safety initiatives at the local, state or national level. Reaching out to other organizations and developing partnerships to further the cause of firefighter health and safety. Engaging government leaders at all levels to work together for changes and for the establishment of government programs that can enhance the personal safety of firefighters. For additional information about the Sarbanes award, contact CFSI at 202-371-1277 or visit visit the CFSI website at www.cfsi.org.  The award recipient will receive an all-expense paid trip to our Nation's Capitol to be honored at the most important evening for our nation's fire and emergency services.  The deadline for submitting applications is February 13, 2009.

 

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