Let Us Promote Extraordinary Safety, Health and Wellness Efforts
Do you know a fire chief, chief officer or safety officer that sets the example? A person or an entire organization that is focused on personal safety and improving the overall health of our profession? Now is your chance to recognize and promote their efforts!
The IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section’s (SHSS) annual SHSS Awards recognize individuals within departments and entire organizations, of any size or composition, who have made a significant contribution to the overall environment of health and safety in the fire service. Take a few minutes today to nominate the people and organizations who continue to pave the way for improved safety, health, and survival in the fire service!
You do not need to be a member of the IAFC or the SHS Section to win one of these awards. We want to recognize and promote extraordinary work in the realm of health and safety regardless of your membership status.
The nomination period closes May 31 at 11:59 PM ET. Awards will be presented during the Safety, Health and Survival Section meeting at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in August. FRI registration and associated travel will be covered for all award winners.
Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award 
Sponsored by MSA Safety Incorporated, this award is presented to a chief executive officer of a fire department (of any size or composition) who has demonstrated a unique commitment to fire service health and safety.
Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award 
Sponsored by VFIS, this award is presented to fire service organizations (of any size or composition) and individuals that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment or significant contribution in fire service health and safety. Fire departments, public agencies, private companies or other organizations that are dedicated to the safety and survival of firefighters may be considered for this award.
Garry Briese IAFC Safety Performance Award 
Sponsored by WHP Trainingtowers, this award is presented to an individual in recognition of personal commitment to and achievement within the realm of health and safety.
Award Presentation
The awards are presented during the SHS Section meeting at FRI. This year's meeting will be on Thursday, August 15. Exact time and room number will be posted here closer to the event.
The awardee is also invited to dinner on Wednesday, August 14, with the SHS Section Board, SHS Section Sponsors, and SHS Section Partners. Awardees are encouraged to bring a plus one to this event!
FRI Conference Registration and approved travel expenses are covered for the awardee. Conference registration will be provided complimentary and travel expenses will be reimbursed following the conference.
Covered travel expenses:
- Roundtrip economy airfare
- Awardee is welcome to fly in a higher class, but will only be reimbursed for the cost of an economy ticket.
- One checked bag, each way
- Two (2) nights hotel
- Ground transportation (4 trips)
- From home to airport
- From airport to hotel/conference venue
- From hotel/conference venue to airport
- From airport to home
- Three (3) days of airport parking
- Ground transportation between home and airport will not be reimbursed if airport parking is reimbursed.
- Three days of meals, up to $75/day
- Must provide an itemized receipt for all reimbursed meals
- No alcohol will be reimbursed