Criteria for Medal Awards
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.
Class A
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.
Class B
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.
Class C
The act under consideration must have been of exceptional character and associated with unusual ability, personal initiative and courage.
Class D Unit Citation
A Class D Unit Citation is awarded to a company for performing beyond normal expectations in an emergency situation.
Class D Certificate of Commendation
A Class D Certificate of Commendation is awarded to an individual for performing beyond normal expectations in an emergency situation.
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.