The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the winners of the 2020 Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Awards in recognition of the outstanding achievements of its fire department, firefighters, and firefighters. Representatives from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency’s F&ES task force selected 9 winners from 39 nominations.

"The Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services community is on duty 24 hours a day, risking their lives to ensure the safety of military personnel, their families, and the public," said Paul D. Kramer, who performs the duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Acquire and maintain. "Their outstanding efforts in emergency response, public advocacy, training and education, compliance and law enforcement, and project management are critical to the Department of Defense's ability to successfully execute its mission."

Every year, the three most outstanding fire departments of the Department of Defense are recognized for achieving the highest level of mission support and fire management. The Department of Defense's Best Fire Protection Program was awarded for its depth and breadth, effectiveness, educational value, and thoroughness in directly supporting the organization's mission. Both a military firefighter and a civilian firefighter were awarded for their outstanding work performance and outstanding contributions to the F&ES organization of the Ministry of Defense. Both a military firefighter and a civilian firefighter were awarded for their outstanding work performance, outstanding contributions, and leadership to the F&ES organization of the Ministry of Defense. In addition, a firefighting instructor was awarded for outstanding work performance and outstanding contribution as an instructor to the F&ES organization of the Ministry of Defense.

Highlights of each winner's achievements in 2020 are as follows:

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