Criteria for Medal Awards
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)
Rainey Medal Recipients (Since 1909)
Sullivan Medal Recipients (Since 1910) |
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 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. |
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Fire Commission Medal Posthumous medal presented to a member's family for death in the line of duty. |