Ohio’s Fire Service: Once again, the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS and the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal are joining together to honor fire service members for exemplary service to their communities. The joint awards program provides an opportunity for firefighters, family members, and friends to honor the sacrifices made every day by Ohio’s firefighters and educators. Whether it is the time necessary to train in the latest firefighting techniques or time putting those skills to use, the men and women who sacrifice for the safety of others will be recognized in a special program in September at the State Fire Marshal’s office. Division of EMS awards include: Ohio Fire Department of the Year Ohio Fire Service Instructor of the Year Ohio Fire Officer of the Year Ohio Fire Prevention Educator of the Year Ohio Fire Educator Lifetime Achievement Award Division of State Fire Marshal awards include: Ohio Fire Service Citizen’s Award Ohio Fire Service First Responder Award Ohio Fire Service Valor Award Ohio Fire Service Distinguished Service Award William L. Howard Public Service Award Nominations for awards presented by the Division of EMS will be accepted until June 20, 2019. Link to the fire awards nominations packet: http://www.com.ohio.gov/documents/fire_NominateHallofFame.pdf Review the criteria for the available awards and return the nomination form by June 20, 2019 for the Division of EMS awards. They can be emailed to websfm@com.state.oh.us or EMSFireEducation@dps.ohio.gov. You may also send by mail to: Division of State Fire Marshal, Attn: Tonia Smith 8895 East Main Street Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068 | 
