VFCF Best Practices in Fire Service Health & Safety Award

Geographic Scope: Virginia

Program Description: This awards program recognizes the health & safety efforts of Virginia fire and rescue departments. The VFCF will honor one formally established department within Virginia in each of the following categories:

Award Categories

• Volunteer
• Career
• Combination

Award Details:

• Award-winning departments receive recognition at the Annual Virginia Fire & Rescue Conference
• VFCF provides a $500 contribution to each winning department

Application Period: September 1st through December 1st annually

Contact Information:

• Phone: (888) 818-0983
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: P.O. Box 699, Blackstone, VA 23824

Application Process

Application Period: September 1 - December 1 annually

Required Materials:

1. Complete VFCF Best Practices in Fire Service Health & Safety Award Application Form
2. Department information:
   • Name of Department
   • Phone number
   • Department address
   • Department website
   • Type of Department (Volunteer, Career, or Combination)
3. Nominator information (if applicable):
   • Name
   • Contact phone number
   • Email address
   • Address
4. Supporting documentation (Required - Max file size: 250 MB):
   • Executive Summary
   • Description of Department
   • Description of Accomplishments/Program
   • Results/Success of the Program
   • Worthiness of Award
5. Program implementation year and title
6. Any additional information for consideration

Submission Format: Online application form with file upload capability