Commendation / Service Awards

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

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

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 on the “Nominations for Awards” form 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.
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.

Awards and Requirements

Medal of Valor (Highest Award)
- 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).
- Regalia:

Shall consist of neck ribbon cordon with a medal (Gold Plated Medal)

Framed distinctive description of the incident.

Service ribbon (Red, White, Blue) to be worn on the station uniform.

Distinguished Service Award (Second Highest Award)
- Any member performing an act considered involving an unusual degree of personal risk with bravery and high degree of initiative and capability.
- Regalia:

Shall consist of a neck ribbon cordon with a medal (Silver Chrome Medal)

Framed distinctive description of the incident.

Service ribbon (Red & Blue) to be worn on the station uniform.

Meritorious Service Award
- 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.
- Regalia:

Shall consist of a neck ribbon cordon with a medal (Silver Medal)

Framed distinctive description of the incident.

Service ribbon (Red, White, Red) to be worn on the uniform.

The Fire Chief’s Award
- 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.
- Regalia:

Service ribbon (Gold & White with a Silver Star) to be worn on the Station Uniform.

Framed Certificate

Administration Unit Citation (Non-uniformed personnel)
- This award is to recognize support functions from individuals, task force, units or committees for outstanding work performance or accomplishment.
- Regalia:

Framed Certificate awarded to each individual, member of the group, team or committee.

Framed Certificate to be displayed in each Division / Bureau.

Community Service Award
- Awarded for exemplary community service, on or off duty, or voluntary actions over and above assigned responsibilities in service of the community.
- Regalia:

Service ribbon (Red with a Silver Star) to be worn on the Station Uniform.

Framed Certificate of Community Service

Certificate of Commendation
- 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.
Certificate of Appreciation
- 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.
Civilian Award of Valor
- Awarded to civilian members of the community for distinguished acts of bravery involving a high degree of personal risk.
- Regalia:

Engraved trophy.

Civilian Award of Merit
- Awarded to civilian members of the community for outstanding assistance to or support of the Maitland Fire Rescue Department.
Stork Pin (Pink or Blue)
- Deliver of newborn