2018 Arizona State Fire School
 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

 

DURING THE OPENING CEREMONIES ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

(Some awards MAY NOT be presented each year)


Firefighter Memorial Service
Arizona's Fallen Firefighters will be honored at a Firefighter Memorial Service to be conducted during the Opening Ceremonies of the 45th Annual Arizona State Fire School on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 8:30am. The service will include a memorial bell ceremony conducted by personnel of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department Honor Guard & Pipes and Drums, along with other personnel from various fire agencies around the State. The service will recognize all members who have served, including deaths outside of the line of duty and death after retirement.

Please provide the names of any fire service personnel that have passed away between August 2017 and August 2018, that you would like to have honored at this year’s Memorial Service. Please also include the individual’s department and years of service.

 You may forward information to the following:

Email: melina.joya@azcfse.org

Or Mail to: Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence
                  C/o Firefighter Memorial
                  PO Box 132
                  Avondale, AZ 85323-0050


Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame
The Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame was created by the Arizona State Fire Training Committee to honor the men and women who have provided distinguished service to the Arizona Fire Service. The inductees are selected from nominations received Statewide, from within the Fire Service and beyond. Inductees to the Hall of Fame will be announced and honored during the Opening Ceremonies and a plaque will be placed at the Hall of Flame Fire Museum.
Click Here to Print a Nomination Form


United Fire Firefighter of the Year - 25th ANNIVERSARY
United Fire Equipment will present the Firefighter of the Year Award during the Opening Ceremonies. The individual recipient is honored based on contributions to life safety and the risks and sacrifices they take to help protect our communities. 

Submit a nomination for an Extraordinary Hero you know NOW. Nominations must be received by August 9, 2018 and must be for an individual and for actions that have taken place between July 16, 2017 and July 15, 2018. The award recipient will be announced at the 45th Annual Opening Ceremonies of the Arizona State Fire School on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Go to http://www.fdaz.org/ to learn more about the rules and complete your nomination form or call 800-362-0150 for more information. Multiple nominations allowed. 



Arizona Fire Investigator of the Year
The Arizona Chapter, International Association of Arson Investigators will name the individual who has been nominated as a result of their exemplary skills in the field of Fire Investigation. 
Further information and nomination forms may be obtained from the Arizona Chapter of the IAAI


Arizona Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year
Each year the Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Association selects a Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. The individual awarded this honor has made significant contributions to Fire and Life Safety Education, demonstrated outstanding work as an educator, has been successful in increasing public awareness about safety issues, serves as a positive role model in their community and exhibits a commitment to excellence in their educational efforts.
Nomination form available at: http://www.afbea.org/grants-awards/educator-of-the-year-nomination/