Honoring the Leaders Who Put Safety First
The IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section (SHSS) is now accepting nominatiosn for the 2026 Safety, Health, and Survival Awards. These awards are presented annually to individuals and organization that have made a significant contribution to the overall environment of health and safety within their own organizations and within the fire service as a whole.
The awards will be presented during the SHSS Reception at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in August.
Select an award program below to submit a nomination today!
Sponsored by MSA Safety Incorporated, this award is presented to a chief officer within a fire department (of any size or composition) who has shown outstanding leadership regarding health and safety.
Sponsored by VFIS, this award recognizes individuals or organizations 
demonstrating exceptional commitment to fire service health and safety—open to individuals, departments, public agencies, private companies, and more.
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Sponsored by NTA Life, a Horace Mann Company, this award celebrates an individual’s extraordinary contributions and personal dedication to health and safety in the fire service.