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The CSFA officially established its annual Valor Awards in 1967 to provide recognition for those persons throughout California who, during the annual period of eligibility, distinguished themselves by performing singular acts of heroism.
THE AWARDS
MEDAL OF VALOR: The Medal of Valor will be awarded to individuals that voluntarily risk their own life to an extraordinary degree in saving or attempting to save the life of another person, or voluntarily sacrificed themselves in a heroic manner for the benefit of others.
UNIT CITATION: The Unit Citation/Commendation will be awarded to a team or organized group of two or more individuals that voluntarily assist others in emergent situations. The individuals must have displayed gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions.
AWARD OF MERIT: The Award of Merit will be awarded to individuals who voluntarily assist others in emergent situations with limited risk to themselves.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION: The Certificate of Recognition may be issued by any Board member to a recipient within that Board member's area of responsibility.
LETTER OF RECOGNITION: A Letter of Recognition will be sent over the CSFA President signature to recognize individuals that voluntarily assist others in emergency situations with little or no risk to themselves and have not qualified for Medal of Valor, Unit Citation, or Merit Awards.
HOW TO NOMINATE
Valor Awards nominations must be received by the CSFA no later than June 30th to be included in the Valor Awards Ceremony of the respective year.
Click here for the On-Line Nomination Form
If you prefer email or fax the information, please use the format below and include as much of the requested information or documentation as possible.
1. Name, age, position/title, address and telephone number of the person performing the act.
2. A complete description of the incident which led to the nomination, including: date and time of the incident; location of the incident; weather conditions; if a factor, and existing disability and/or the physical effects of the act upon the nominee; and the extent of injuries to the victim or rescued person(s) if pertinent.
3. If applicable, a copy of the investigating law enforcement, fire department, or other emergency agency's reports.
4. Photographs or sketches of the scene if it will assist in portraying the act.
5. Newspaper clippings and media accounts of the incident.
6. Your name, address, and telephone number.
Submit nomination packages to CSFA Valor Award, 2701 K Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95816-5113.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The heroic act must have been performed by a citizen within California, or by a member of the California fire service, during the period of eligibility, July 1 through June 30. The committee chair may wave the eligibility period requirement for events that occurred within three years of the eligibility period. For events occurring more than three years of the cut off date, the CSFA President must approve of the nomination.
There must be conclusive evidence that the person performing the act voluntarily risked their own life to an extraordinary degree in saving of attempting to save the life of another person, or voluntarily sacrificed themselves in a heroic manner for the benefit of others.
A personalized medal displaying the CSFA Valor Award logo is presented to the person performing the act or, in the case of death, to the surviving spouse or next of kin.