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The Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award is an esteemed national honor presented annually by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety, Health and Survival Section.

Named after the late Chief Alan Brunacini — a legendary pioneer who revolutionized firefighter safety, customer service, and incident command systems—this award recognizes a chief executive officer (or chief officer) of a fire department who has demonstrated outstanding, documented leadership and a unique commitment to advancing health and safety standards. The award is open to chiefs leading departments of any size, layout, or composition (career, volunteer, or combination).

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