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'''Nomination Procedures'''
 
'''Nomination Procedures'''
 
* It shall be the privilege of any employee to nominate a person or group of people for recognition as an award recipient.
 
* It shall be the privilege of any employee to nominate a person or group of people for recognition as an award recipient.
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* All nominations shall be submitted via email with the subject line "Nomination for Award” and forwarded, via the Chain of Command, to the Deputy Fire Chief no later than 30 days after the event or incident has occurred. Supporting information, i.e., photos, drawings, video, may be attached to the nomination form.
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* All nominations shall be submitted via email with the subject line "Nomination for Award” and forwarded, via the Chain of Command, to the Assistant Fire Chief no later than 30 days after the event or incident has occurred. Supporting information, i.e., photos, drawings, video, may be attached to the nomination form.
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* Senior Fire Rescue staff consisting of the Deputy Fire Chief and Battalion Chiefs will review the Nomination for Awards form at their next regularly scheduled staff meeting and by a majority vote of the members, shall make a recommendation as to the appropriate award to be issued. Recommendations shall be forwarded to the Fire Chief for final approval.
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* Fire Administration will review nominations at their next regularly scheduled staff meeting and by a majority vote of the members, shall make a recommendation as to the appropriate award to be issued. Recommendations shall be forwarded to the Fire Chief for final approval.
 
'''Awards and Requirements'''
 
'''Awards and Requirements'''
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* Medal of Valor (Highest Award)
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* Medal of Honor
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**Members who, in the line of duty, perform an act(s) far and beyond the normal call of duty and under EXTREME personal risk, rescues or attempts to rescue a fellow fire fighter or endangered citizen(s).
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**Criteria: To receive the Medal of Honor, the firefighter must be a member of the department who, in the performance of duty while on a call, under extreme hazardous conditions, in which the member is confronted with imminent personal risk, and has full knowledge of that risk, performs an act of conspicuous heroism which furthers the highest traditions of the fire service.
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**Regalia:
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::::Shall consist of neck ribbon cordon with a medal (Gold Plated Medal)
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* Medal of Valor
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::::Framed distinctive description of the incident.
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**Criteria: To receive the Medal of Valor, the firefighter must be a member of the department who, in the performance of duty while on a call, under hazardous conditions, in which the member is confronted with imminent personal risk, but had no prior knowledge of that risk, performs an act of conspicuous heroism which furthers the highest traditions of the fire service.
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::::Service ribbon (Red, White, Blue) to be worn on the station uniform.
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* Medal for Bravery
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* Distinguished Service Award (Second Highest Award)
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**Criteria: To receive the Medal for Bravery, the firefighter must be a member of the department who, in the performance of duty while on a call, performs an act of distinguished bravery and stamina in adverse conditions of fire, environment, weather, or materials.
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**Any member performing an act considered involving an unusual degree of personal risk with bravery and high degree of initiative and capability.
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**Regalia:
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::::Shall consist of a neck ribbon cordon with a medal (Silver Chrome Medal)
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::::Framed distinctive description of the incident.
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::::Service ribbon (Red & Blue) to be worn on the station uniform.
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* Meritorious Service Award
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* Lifesaving Medal
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**Any unusual act or service, on or off duty, worthy of recognition that promotes good will and reflects highly on the fire service of Maitland.
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**Criteria: To receive the Lifesaving Medal, the firefighter must be a member of the department who is principally involved in saving the life of another person and whose personal actions were directly responsible for the lifesaving act.
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**Regalia:
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::::Shall consist of a neck ribbon cordon with a medal (Silver Medal)
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* Purple Heart
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::::Framed distinctive description of the incident.
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**Criteria: The Purple Heart Medal/Commendation Bar is awarded to a member of the department for a wound received in the line of duty while observing all reasonable safety procedures that required transportation to a medical facility and subsequent treatment for severe puncture wounds, lacerations, fractures, concussions, burns or other substantial injury.  
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::::Service ribbon (Red, White, Red) to be worn on the uniform.
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* Meritorious Conduct
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* The Fire Chief’s Award
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**Criteria: To receive the Meritorious Conduct Medal/Commendation Bar, the firefighter must be a member of the department who performs a notable act of distinction in the performance of duty and reflects the integrity and devotion shown by the recipient.
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**Issued at the discretion of the Fire Chief to members of the Department who have demonstrated dedication and excellence while performing assigned duties, or to any person exemplifying the Department through individual commitment to excellence.
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**Regalia:
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* Distinguished Service
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::::Service ribbon (Gold & White with a Silver Star) to be worn on the Station Uniform.
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**Criteria: To receive the Distinguished Service Medal/Commendation Bar, the firefighter must be a member of the department who performs a highly unusual act of distinction under adverse conditions in the performance of duty.
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::::Framed Certificate
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* Commendation
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* Administration Unit Citation (Non-uniformed personnel)
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**Criteria: The Commendation Medal/Commendation Bar is awarded to a member of the department for a credible act in the line of duty which is commendable in nature, and displays admirable initiative and accomplishment.
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**This award is to recognize support functions from individuals, task force, units or committees for outstanding work performance or accomplishment.
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**Regalia:
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* Unit Commendation
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::::Framed Certificate awarded to each individual, member of the group, team or committee.
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**Criteria: The Unit Commendation is awarded to a group of members who have performed service to the department in a highly commendable manner.
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::::Framed Certificate to be displayed in each Division / Bureau.
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* Community Service Award
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* Exceptional Duty
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**Awarded for exemplary community service, on or off duty, or voluntary actions over and above assigned responsibilities in service of the community.
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**Criteria: The Exceptional Duty Medal/Commendation Bar is awarded to a member of the department for a highly credible accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the department or fire service as a result of devotion to duty or service to the public.  
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**Regalia:
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::::Service ribbon (Red with a Silver Star) to be worn on the Station Uniform.
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::::Framed Certificate of Community Service
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* Firefighter of the Year
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* Certificate of Commendation
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**Criteria: The Firefighter of the Year Medal/Commendation Bar is presented to the individual as chosen by his fellow members or the chief of the department who characterizes the best attributes of being a firefighter.
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**Acts of notable performance at the scene of an emergency, not involving personal risk above and beyond the call of duty, but demonstrating a high degree of professional skill.
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* Certificate of Appreciation
 
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**May be awarded to Fire Rescue Department employees or Community members for notable acts of kindness or outstanding service to the Citizen’s of Maitland or Fire Rescue Department.
 
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* Civilian Award of Valor
 
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**Awarded to civilian members of the community for distinguished acts of bravery involving a high degree of personal risk.
 
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**Regalia:
 
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::::Engraved trophy.
 
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* Civilian Award of Merit
 
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**Awarded to civilian members of the community for outstanding assistance to or support of the Maitland Fire Rescue Department.
 
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'''Civilian Life Saving Award
 
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* Awarded to civilian members of the community for life saving efforts to another civilian.  This award should be given to a civilian who performed life-saving efforts which had a direct impact on another civilian's health and welfare.
 
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::::Plaque'''
 
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* Stork Pin (Pink or Blue)
 
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**Deliver of newborn
 
  
 
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Revision as of 10:33, 20 June 2019

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

110.21 Commendations /Service Awards

PURPOSE:

To foster pride in the Fire Rescue Department through the recognition of personnel who have excelled in the performance of their duty.

PROCEDURE:

Nomination Procedures

  • It shall be the privilege of any employee to nominate a person or group of people for recognition as an award recipient.
  • All nominations shall be submitted via email with the subject line "Nomination for Award” and forwarded, via the Chain of Command, to the Assistant Fire Chief no later than 30 days after the event or incident has occurred. Supporting information, i.e., photos, drawings, video, may be attached to the nomination form.
  • Fire Administration will review nominations at their next regularly scheduled staff meeting and by a majority vote of the members, shall make a recommendation as to the appropriate award to be issued. Recommendations shall be forwarded to the Fire Chief for final approval.

Awards and Requirements

  • Medal of Honor
    • Criteria: To receive the Medal of Honor, the firefighter must be a member of the department who, in the performance of duty while on a call, under extreme hazardous conditions, in which the member is confronted with imminent personal risk, and has full knowledge of that risk, performs an act of conspicuous heroism which furthers the highest traditions of the fire service.
  • Medal of Valor
    • Criteria: To receive the Medal of Valor, the firefighter must be a member of the department who, in the performance of duty while on a call, under hazardous conditions, in which the member is confronted with imminent personal risk, but had no prior knowledge of that risk, performs an act of conspicuous heroism which furthers the highest traditions of the fire service.
  • Medal for Bravery
    • Criteria: To receive the Medal for Bravery, the firefighter must be a member of the department who, in the performance of duty while on a call, performs an act of distinguished bravery and stamina in adverse conditions of fire, environment, weather, or materials.



  • Lifesaving Medal
    • Criteria: To receive the Lifesaving Medal, the firefighter must be a member of the department who is principally involved in saving the life of another person and whose personal actions were directly responsible for the lifesaving act.
  • Purple Heart
    • Criteria: The Purple Heart Medal/Commendation Bar is awarded to a member of the department for a wound received in the line of duty while observing all reasonable safety procedures that required transportation to a medical facility and subsequent treatment for severe puncture wounds, lacerations, fractures, concussions, burns or other substantial injury.
  • Meritorious Conduct
    • Criteria: To receive the Meritorious Conduct Medal/Commendation Bar, the firefighter must be a member of the department who performs a notable act of distinction in the performance of duty and reflects the integrity and devotion shown by the recipient.
  • Distinguished Service
    • Criteria: To receive the Distinguished Service Medal/Commendation Bar, the firefighter must be a member of the department who performs a highly unusual act of distinction under adverse conditions in the performance of duty.
  • Commendation
    • Criteria: The Commendation Medal/Commendation Bar is awarded to a member of the department for a credible act in the line of duty which is commendable in nature, and displays admirable initiative and accomplishment.
  • Unit Commendation
    • Criteria: The Unit Commendation is awarded to a group of members who have performed service to the department in a highly commendable manner.
  • Exceptional Duty
    • Criteria: The Exceptional Duty Medal/Commendation Bar is awarded to a member of the department for a highly credible accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the department or fire service as a result of devotion to duty or service to the public.


  • Firefighter of the Year
    • Criteria: The Firefighter of the Year Medal/Commendation Bar is presented to the individual as chosen by his fellow members or the chief of the department who characterizes the best attributes of being a firefighter.
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