The Retention and Recruitment Award recognizes success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service organization members.
Award Criteria: The award is presented to a department that has demonstrated positive results to a comprehensive approach to retaining and recruiting members. You do NOT need to be an IAFC-VCOS member to apply. Only fire & emergency services organizations can apply for this award.
Award Winners
2023: Hicksville (NY) Fire Department
2021:Yamhill (OR) Fire Protection District
2019: Haverford Township (PA) Bureau of Fire
2018: Powhatan County (VA) Fire & Rescue Services
2017: Washington County (MD) Volunteer Fire Rescue Association
2016: Old Mystic (CT) Fire Department
Chief Ken Richards accepted the award on behalf of the department.
2015: Rineyville (KY) Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief Shane Crutcher and Captain Dave Walters accepted the award on behalf of the department.
2014: Seymour (TN) Volunteer Fire Department
Chief Kevin Nunn and Administrator Linsenbigler accepted the award on behalf of the department.
2013: Abingdon (MD) Fire Company
Mr. Andrew Nau, Retention-Recruitment Coordinator, accepted the award on behalf of the department and Fire Chief Monti Arrington.