Awards
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Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations Achievement Award -sponsored by VFISThe Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations Achievement Award supports the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) initiatives to reduce firefighter injuries and deaths as a result of vehicle accidents. 
2009 Recipient: King Township Fire Department, Ontario, Canada NEW! King Township, Canada, Fire Department was recognized at the 2009 VCOS Symposium in the Sun by being awarded the VCOS-VFIS Safe Vehicle Operations Award. The award is presented to a department that has experienced zero vehicle accidents during the period August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010. Vehicle accidents are defined as state reportable accidents and no injuries occurred in the accident. The comprehensive nature of the department’s fleet safety policy is evaluated in this process. The award was presented to Chief Bryan Burbrige by Dr. Bill Jenaway, Executive Vice President of VFIS and Chief Dave Fulmer, VCOS Board Member.  King Township, Canada, Receives VCOS-VFIS Safe Vehicle Operations Award Chief Bryan Burbidge of the King Township, Canada Fire Department receives the 2009 VCOS-VFIS Emergency Vehicle Safe Operation Award from Dr. Bill Jenaway, Executive Vice President of VFIS. Also pictured as part of the presentation are (l-r) Kelvin Cochran, US Fire Administrator; Chief Burbidge, Joe Giorgi, VFIS; Dr. Jenaway; Captain Gary Binsfeld. |
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Retention and Recruitment Award -sponsored by VFIS The Retention and Recruitment Award recognizes success and excellence in the retention and recruitment of emergency service organization members.
2009 Recipient: Worthington, Kentucky Fire-Rescue NEW! Worthington, Kentucky Fire-Rescue was recognized at the 2009 VCOS Symposium in the Sun by being awarded the VCOS-VFIS Recruitment and Retention Award. The award is presented to a department that has experienced positive results to a comprehensive approach to retaining and recruiting members during the period August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010. The comprehensive nature of the department’s recruitment and retention program is evaluated in this process. The award was presented to Chief Gary Yurt by Dr. Bill Jenaway, Executive Vice President of VFIS and Chief Tim Wall, VCOS Board Chair.  Worthington, KY Fire-Rescue Receives VCOS-VFIS Recruitment and Retention Award Chief Gary Yurt of the Worthington, KY Fire Department receives the 2009 VCOS-VFIS Recruitment and Retention Award from Dr. Bill Jenaway, Executive Vice President of VFIS. Also pictured as part of the presentation are (l-r) Tim Wall, Chair VCOS; Jack Parrow, 1st VP IAFC; Kelvin Cochran, US Fire Administrator; Chief Yurt, Joe Giorgi, VFIS; Dr. Jenaway; and B/C Brennen Lawrence. |