The IAFC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Awards, presented by the IAFC EMS Section, recognize outstanding leadership, innovation, service, and achievement in fire-service-based emergency medical services.
These annual awards celebrate individuals, fire departments, and communities making a meaningful impact on EMS—from advancing cardiac care and improving outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest to demonstrating exceptional leadership and service within the fire service.
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Heart Safe Community Award – Large Community
Recognizes an agency serving a population of more than 100,000 for innovative approaches to improving cardiac emergency care and sudden cardiac arrest outcomes.
Heart Safe Community Award – Small/Mid-Sized Community
Recognizes an agency serving a population under 100,000 for innovative approaches to cardiac emergency care and community response.
Recognizing Excellence in Fire-Service EMS
Through the EMS Awards, the IAFC EMS Section highlights the people, programs, and organizations helping advance emergency medical services and strengthen the role of EMS within the fire service.
Award recipients are recognized during Fire-Rescue Med (FRM), bringing national attention to innovative practices, exceptional leadership, and achievements that can inspire improvements across the fire and emergency service.
