The Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) sponsors an annual contest to recognize fire, rescue, and EMS departments efforts in promoting fire prevention in their communities. Contest awards are provided for companies who participate in a year-round fire prevention program as well as departments who participate in special projects, such as an open house or other fire prevention activities. An additional category recognizes departments who have shown an outstanding overall contribution to fire prevention and fire safety education activities. Starting in 1977, a seventh class in both Year Round Projects, and Single Projects was added. This will be for County Fire Prevention Committees to enter.
A project may be submitted by an organization within the department as long as it is verified by the president or chief. The awards are presented each year at the Annual MSFA Convention and Conference for the following categories:
Year-Round Program or More Than One Project
(Classified by population of the first due area)
- Class I: 0 – 1,500
- Class II: 1,501 – 2,500
- Class III: 2,501 – 5,000
- Class IV: 5,001 – 10,000
- Class V: 10,001 – or more, volunteer personnel
- Class VI: 10,001 – or more, career personnel
- Class VII: County Fire Prevention Committees
Single Project Programs
(Classified by population of the first due area)
- Class I: 0-1,500
- Class II: 1,501 – 1,500
- Class III: 2,501 – 5,000
- Class IV: 5,001 – 10,000
- Class V: 10,001 or more, volunteer personnel
- Class VI: 10,001 or more, career personnel
- Class VII: County Fire Prevention Committee
