Award Purpose
Recognition of a member company / department’s Fire Prevention Efforts.
Award Sponsor
MSFA, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, and Individuals
Award Administration
MSFA Fire Prevention Committee and the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal
Description
The Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) sponsors an annual contest to recognize fire, rescue, and EMS departments efforts in promoting fire prevention in their communities. Contest awards are provided for companies who participate in a year-round fire prevention program as well as departments who participate in special projects, such as an open house or other fire prevention activities. An additional category recognizes departments who have shown an outstanding overall contribution to fire prevention and fire safety education activities. Starting in 1977, a seventh class in both Year Round Projects, and Single Projects was added. This will be for County Fire Prevention Committees to enter.
A project may be submitted by an organization within the department as long as it is verified by the president or chief. The awards are presented each year at the Annual MSFA Convention and Conference for the following categories: