{"id":44435,"date":"2021-01-18T07:18:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T12:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ifdresourc.es\/forms\/?page_id=44435"},"modified":"2022-12-30T14:42:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T19:42:28","slug":"ifd-recognition-letter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifdresourc.es\/forms\/exec\/ifd-recognition-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"IFD Recognition Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

You are here:\u00a0IFD Resources<\/a>\u00a0>\u00a0Issues, Ideas, Awards<\/a> > Recognition Letter<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\nIFD RECOGNITION CEREMONY CATEGORIES <\/strong>(click to view)<\/summary>\r\n
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Nominate someone<\/a> for one of the award categories below<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MEDAL OF VALOR<\/strong> The Medal of Valor will be awarded to a uniformed member of the Indianapolis Fire Department who conspicuously performs an act of gallantry and valor involving EXTREME risk of his\/her own life while attempting a rescue. The deed performed shall have been of personal bravery or self sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual\u2019s act.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MEDAL OF BRAVERY<\/strong>\u00a0The Medal of Bravery will be awarded to a uniformed member of the Indianapolis Fire Department on the basis of an exemplary performance while COURAGEOUSLY risking his\/her own life while confronting a dangerous situation in the attempt of saving a human life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MEDAL OF MERIT<\/strong>\u00a0The Medal of Merit will be awarded to a uniformed member of the Indianapolis Fire Department on the basis of outstanding performance and must have been such as to merit recognition for service which is FAR beyond the normal requirement of fire department duties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT<\/strong>\u00a0A Certificate of Merit will be awarded to a uniformed member of the Indianapolis Fire Department on the basis of outstanding performance and must have been such as to merit recognition for service which is beyond the normal requirements of fire department duties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD<\/strong>\u00a0To be awarded to a uniformed member of the Indianapolis Fire Department on the basis of service rendered in an outstanding manner excelling in his\/her regular assigned firefighting\/EMS duties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

UNIT COMMENDATION<\/strong>\u00a0Unit Commendation will be awarded to those uniformed members of the Indianapolis Fire Department who belonging to a single unit, act as one to accomplish a task in a meritorious manner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD<\/strong>\u00a0To be awarded when a uniformed member of the Indianapolis Fire Department has demonstrated a direct contribution to the community in the form of donated time with a not-for-profit organization, which is NOT in his\/her job description.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

CITIZENS COMMENDATION<\/strong>\u00a0Whenever a civilian renders valuable or courageous assistance to members of the Fire Department, particularly in cases of saving a life or attempting to save a life, the firefighters involved shall submit through the normal chain of command, an official report containing all pertinent facts to be reviewed and acted upon by the awards by the Awards Committee. A citizen selected for commendation shall be publicly honored b the department and presented with an appropriate citation during award ceremonies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT<\/strong>\u00a0Shall be awarded to a member of the Division of Public Safety, another Municipal EMS or Fire Department on the basis of the individual\u2019s outstanding performance and must have been such as to merit recognition for service which is beyond the requirements of his\/her normal assigned duties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE COMMENDATION<\/strong>\u00a0Shall be awarded to a member of the Division of Public Safety, another Municipal EMS or Fire Department on the basis services rendered to the Indianapolis Fire Department in an outstanding manner excelling in his\/her regularly assigned duties.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\nFIRE \/ POLICE \/ DEPUTY SHERIFF AWARDS CATEGORIES<\/strong> (click to view)<\/summary>\r\n
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Nominate someone<\/a> for one of the award categories below<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Administrative Officer of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0A firefighter who demonstrates leadership, managerial and organizational skills and is in an administrative position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Community Firefighter of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0A firefighter who has contributed an exceptional amount of time and talent to off-duty, department-related outreach and\/or a not-for\u2013profit organization in the community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

EMS Firefighter of the Year:<\/strong> A firefighter who performs outstanding EMS patient care and service while on a run or throughout their daily assigned duties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Engine Engineer of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0A firefighter responsible for safe delivery of personnel and equipment to the fire scene, operates engine equipment and may assist fire victims or personnel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ladder Engineer of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0A firefighter responsible for safe delivery of personnel and equipment to the fire scene, operates ladder equipment and may assist fire victims or personnel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fire Rescue of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0A firefighter who affected a rescue during a life threatening situation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Operations Firefighter of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0An accomplished firefighter who possesses knowledge of all aspects of firefighting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rookie of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0A firefighter with 3 years or less on the job, who has demonstrated proficiency in teamwork, firefighting and community service both on scene and off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Civilian Administrator of the Year:<\/strong> An IFD civilian employee who demonstrates leadership, managerial and organizational skills and is an Administrative position.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Nomination Form<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n