Firefighter of the Year (June 11, 2005)
Selection Guidelines
Nominee’s department must be a member of the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas
A nominee must hold current individual membership in the State Firemen’s and fire Marshals’ Association of Texas.
A nominee could be considered because of past heroism in a fire-related act, act of bravery, dedication to training or introduction of new and innovative training methods.
Leadership abilities to be considered are: Work knowledge, communications,
creative ability, innovation, attitude, interaction with other people
Community involvement considered, either church or civic.
A nominee should be considered for the committees he/she may have chaired or served on and how these committees functioned under his/her guidance.
Nominees will be considered on a point system, giving points for their contributions in the above various areas.
There will be a personal interview conducted with the top three finalists.
To win the State Award as Firefighter of the Year, nominees do not have to be a fire chief.
All nominations for Firefighter of the Year must be submitted to local district association, on fire department letterhead and signed by the fire chief or assistant and/or President.
Copies of Certificates and pictures (no more than four (4) of each).
Please direct any questions to Gillian Cox,
Chairperson- District Firefighter of the Year Committee. Nomination Packages must be received by mail
or in person to:
Gillian Cox
c/o South Central District Firefighters
Association