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2PENNSYLVANIA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Be a citizen of the United States
Be an active career or volunteer firefighter
Reside or be assigned to duty at a fire station or fire company within the legal boundaries of the
State of Pennsylvania
Nominees do not need to be veterans
Nominees do not have to be members of The American Legion
Nominee selected should be available to accept this award at the Pennsylvania State Convention,
held in July
Active duty military firefighters do not qualify for this award
Civilian firefighters employed on federal installations do qualify for this award
APPLICATIONS
Applications should include the following:
1. A completed application form used as the cover page.
2. All pages will be one-sided, 8 ½" x11" bond paper to include the individual's service narrative.
3. Copies of supporting citations and other documentation to include press articles.
4. Letters of recommendations from immediate supervisor and the fire department chief.
5. Specific acts of community service, heroism and meritorious service recognized by his/her department.
6. Brief narrative of his/her off-duty community services.
7. A 5"x7" photograph (black & white or color) of the firefighter in uniform.
JUDGING AND GUIDELINES
Guidelines will be based on the following criteria and maximum percentage points will be allocated as follows:
Community service – 50 points
Professional career – 20 points
Heroism – 20 points
Letters of recognition, news clippings, etc. – 10 points
Judges will consist of the Law & Order Committee of the Department of Pennsylvania American Legion. Their
decision will be final.
The Firefighter of the Year will be invited to the Pennsylvania American Legion Department Convention, be
housed in the Headquarters hotel (expense paid) and will be recognized during the Convention session and
awarded a plaque honoring him/her and their profession. This winner will also be nominated for National
Firefighter of the Year.
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