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The William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award is designed to support the NFFF and USFA initiatives to reduce firefighter injuries and illness. The Illness & Injury Prevention Award recognizes success and excellence in developing and implementing an injury- or illness-prevention or vehicle-safety program. Typical types of programs that may qualify include: physical and physical fitness, wellness, cancer prevention, and vehicle safety.

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You do not need to be an IAFC or VCOS member to apply; however, you must apply on behalf of a fire & emergency services organization. You must also demonstrate a functioning program that reduces illness or injury. The organization selected as the winner of the award will have all transportation and hotel expenses paid by VFIS for one member of the organization to attend Symposium in the Sun and VCOS will pay for that member’s conference registration. 

You do not need to be an IAFC or VCOS member to apply; however, you must apply on behalf of a fire & emergency services organization. You must also demonstrate a functioning program that reduces illness or injury. The organization selected as the winner of the award will have all transportation and hotel expenses paid by VFIS for one member of the organization to attend Symposium in the Sun and VCOS will pay for that member’s conference registration.

2025

Cranberry Township Fire & Rescue, Cranberry Township (PA)

2024

Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (VA)

2022

Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire Department (NE)

2022

Yorkshire Volunteer Fire Department (VA)

2021

Glendale Fire Department (OH)

2019

Henrietta Fire District (NY)

2018

Avon Volunteer Fire Department (CT)

2017

Staunton Fire Department (IL)

2016

IAFC’s Safety Health & Survival Section

Related Awards

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) gives out general, section, and committee awards to honor leadership, bravery, and service in the emergency services.

  • VCOS Chair Award

    The VCOS Chair Award recognizes an individual or organization whose hard work and dedication has helped to further the mission of the VCOS and the IAFC.

  • John M. Buckman III Leadership Award

    The John M. Buckman III Leadership Award honors volunteer and combination fire chiefs for exceptional leadership, integrity, and professionalism.

  • Training Officer Award

    The Training Officer Recognition Award honors fire service leaders who demonstrate excellence in training, education, and professional development.