1. The nominee must be a member in good standing with a member company of the MSFA.
2. The nomination must be submitted as an individual on official letterhead or stationary of the member company and signed by a senior company officer.
3. Letters of nomination and transcript records must be submitted to the Chairperson of the MSFA Training Committee no later than April 30 of the award year.
Tim Delahanty
Chief9a@hotmail.com
240-508-5983
4. Nominations must include a summary of training courses completed by the individual during the calendar year preceding the nomination and supported with copies of transcripts or certificates of training from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, the National Fire Academy, colleges/universities, or other recognized training institutions as may be designated by the MSFA Training Committee. Any training classes not supported with a document of record will not be considered for this award.
5. This award recognizes an individual’s dedication to Fire, EMS, and Rescue training during the previous year. Training programs that will be considered for this award include:
a. All courses and seminars sponsored by MFRI or MIEMSS.
b. Courses sponsored by the National Fire Academy, the Emergency Management Institute, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Includes online training programs).
c. Formalized courses that are sponsored by local training academies which are members of the Maryland Council of Fire and Rescue Academies.
d. College or University classes that are directly related to Fire, EMS, or Rescue delivery.
e. Other courses or training programs as may be determined eligible upon review by the MSFA Training Committee.
6. In determining the number of course hours for each training program, the MSFA Training Committee will consider the following:
a. Course hours as designated in a course catalog or brochure.
b. For one-day seminars, six-course hours will be used; for two-day seminars, twelve-course hours will be used.
c. For college/university classes, thirty hours will be awarded for a three-semester hour class.
d. All courses to be considered must be documented on a transcript record, pocket card, or course completion certificate.
e. All courses and documentation will be reviewed by the MSFA Training Committee for verification and acceptance. The determination of course eligibility and hours considered by the MSFA Training Committee shall be final.
7. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the individual recognized with this award to be displayed in the member’s home station for the following year. The awardee will also be presented with a personal trophy and uniform medal at the awards presentation which shall become the property of the awardee.
