Nomination Procedures
The awards program this year will bring all of the hardworking responders in Indiana together for one night of recognition and camaraderie. We know that there are individuals and divisions that sacrifice their time and energy for the greater good of your organization. If you would like to recognize those in your organization by nominating an individual or division that has stepped up to provide leadership in the last year, please see the nomination guidelines below.
Individuals or divisions chosen will be honored at the 2010 IERC Awards Banquet on August 13, 2010. Please contact Joe Kruzan or Danny Sink of the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association with any questions regarding the nomination process. We need to receive ALL nominations by August 4th, 2010. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Nominations are not restricted to IFCA members, but you must be an IFCA member to submit a nomination.
- Nominations shall be accompanied by a letter explaining how the nominee meets the criteria below.
- Nominations need to be sent on the department's letterhead.
- Nominations can be faxed (317-733-4212), e-mailed (rake@indfirechiefs.org) or mailed (PO Box 364, Zionsville, IN 46077).
- Alternatively, nominations may be submitted online using the link below:
Legislator of the Year Award
Award Criteria
Recognizing a local or state elected official who has worked with Indiana ’s Fire Service to champion legislation to promote fire safety, benefits, and or opportunities to citizens and / or firefighters and emergency responders locally, regionally, or statewide.
Individual or Divisional Fire Prevention Award
Award Criteria
Recognizing an individual or division whose service, professional abilities and leadership have been exemplary in promoting the development of codes and who has served as an example to all fire prevention and fire protection professionals.
Fire Chief of the Year
Career, Combination, and Volunteer
(Three awards recognizing excellence in all organizational types)
Award Criteria
Nominee must have at least three years experience as a Chief of Department.
Nominee must be actively involved in, but not limited to, the following:
- County or mutual aid fire organizations
- Fire prevention education on a local basis
- Training and Safety improvement with their Department
- Local community involvement (non-fire service)
- Regional, State or National Fire Service Organizations
Nominee must be recognized as a leader in the fire service by their peers.
Individual or Divisional Training Achievement Award
Award Criteria
Recognizing an individual or division whose contribution to training and education of Indiana's Fire Service has made it more effective, safer, and more professional. The contribution may be in the form of specific program development or outstanding commitment to raising the level of knowledge, sklls, and abilities of firefighters and emergency responders locally, regionally, or statewide.