Criteria for Medal Awards

 
SCANNELL

RAINEY

SULLIVAN

Endowed Medal Awards: Scannell - Rainey - Sullivan

The bravest act performed by a member of the Department during the meritorious period in the saving of human life, at the risk of the member's own life, while engaged in the performance of duty.

Scannell Medal Recipients (Since 1896)
Scannell Medal Rules (Adopted 1909)

Rainey Medal Recipients (Since 1909)
Rainey Medal Rules (Adopted 1908)

Sullivan Medal Recipients (Since 1910)
Sullivan Medal Rules (Adopted 1904)

CLASS A

Class A Meritorious Conduct Award

The act under consideration must have been of a voluntary nature in relation to the saving of human life under the most adverse conditions and extreme personal risk. The recipient also receives a monetary award in the amount of $500.

CLASS B

Class B Meritorious Conduct Award

The act under consideration must have been of a voluntary nature in relation to the saving of human life under dangerous conditions and at great personal risk. The recipient also receives a monetary award in the amount of $250.

CLASS C

Class C Meritorious Conduct Award

The act under consideration must have been of exceptional character and associated with unusual ability, personal initiative and courage. The recipient also receives a monetary award in the amount of $100.

CLASS D

Class D Meritorious Conduct Award
Unit Citation & Letter of Commendation

The act under consideration must have been of exceptional performance beyond which is normally expected at an emergency situation, for recognition of a fire company, group or individual. The award takes the form of a meritorious plaque or certificate.

Public Recognition Award

To duly recognize any outstanding assistance rendered to the Fire Department by citizens other than members of the Department.

Fire Commission Medal

Posthumous medal presented to a member's family for death in the line of duty.