BEST PRINT PUBLICATION

Circulation fewer than 1,000

FIRST PLACE
“The Hamilton County Fire Fighter Local 4416”
Produced by Anthony Murray and Travis Hawkins
Submitted by Hamilton County, IN Local 4416

This quarterly newsletter of Hamilton Local 4416 shares informative content concerning union matters. It is eye-catching and timely, with good content.

SECOND PLACE
“Summer 2012 Smoke Signal”
Produced by Matt Gerber
Submitted by Green Bay, WI Local 141

The “Smoke Signal” definitely gives off the right signal, with good content, layout and presentation. The newsletter is distributed throughout 10 fire houses in Green Bay, Depere and Austin Straubel International Airport Fire Departments.

Circulation more than 1,000

FIRST PLACE (TIE)
“California Professional Firefighters”
Produced by California Professional Firefighters
Submitted by California Professional Firefighters

The “California Professional Firefighters” is distributed to more than 30,000 frontline fire fighters. The content is engaging and easy to read, and the layout is great.

FIRST PLACE (TIE)
“Ignition Point”
Produced by Pete Steenaerts
Submitted by Calgary, AB Local 255

“Ignition Point” is the official publication of Calgary fire fighters, published four times a year. It provides relevant information that fire fighters should know and is a beautiful looking publication.

SECOND PLACE 
Intrepid Magazine 
Produced by James Coones
Submitted by Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association

Intrepid Magazine is a 32-page quarterly publication that provides important information that affects fire fighters. More than 11,000 members receive the publication, which has educated Ontario fire fighters on union issues for the past 20 years.

HONORABLE MENTION
Trumpet 
Produced by New York Uniformed Fire Officers Association, Local 854
Submitted by New York Uniformed Fire Officers Association, Local 854

A monthly publication, the Trumpet has a good, simple clean format that presents information in a timely way. The content is direct and on point.

HONORABLE MENTION
FireWatch magazine
Produced by Toronto, ON Local 3888
Submitted by Toronto, ON Local 3888

FireWatch is a good-looking publication with thoughtful content and design.

BEST WEBSITE

FIRST PLACE (TIE) 
Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada
PFFN.org 
Produced by Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada
Submitted by Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada

Launched in late 2012, this website features information and media placements on and for the professional fire fighters of Nevada, including the state’s 17 IAFF locals. The website also demonstrates clean and modern design principles and is easy to navigate.

FIRST PLACE (TIE)
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard
AFFIHonorGuard.com 
Produced by Jeff Bruno and Jeff Boetto
Submitted by Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

This modernly designed website is dedicated entirely to the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard, featuring information geared toward the public. The website also provides information for members to find their command staff and upcoming trainings.

SECOND PLACE
California Professional Firefighters
CPF.org
Produced by California Professional Firefighters
Submitted by California Professional Firefighters

This website is an information hub about the fire fighting profession as well as a clearinghouse for issues affecting California’s professional fire fighters. The website also effectively leverages CPF’s social media presence, with links to CPF’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts featured prominently on the homepage.

HONORABLE MENTION
Federal Firefighters of Hawaii
FFD263.com or federalfirefightersofhawaii.com
Produced by Federal Firefighters of Hawaii
Submitted by Federal Firefighters of Hawaii

This website features an easy-to-navigate homepage and IAFF information for members, news about fire fighters and photos of the local’s fire fighters.

HONORABLE MENTION
The Truth About Pensions
TruthAboutPensions.net
Produced by Mark Treglio
Submitted by Jacksonville, FL Local 122

Launched in 2010, this website provides a valuable information hub for the public about the nation’s battle over pension rights.

HONORABLE MENTION
Mansfield, OH Firefighters Local 266
IAFF266.com
Submitted by Mansfield, OH Local 266

Launched in 2012, this cleanly designed website features prominent and well-placed social media integration and serves as the center of information for staff of Local 266 and community it serves.

BEST PR OR POLITICAL OUTREACH PROJECT

FIRST PLACE
“Ketchum Firefighters Local 4758 Public Relations Campaign”
Produced by Ketchum, ID Local 4758
Submitted by Ketchum, ID Local 4758

The Ketchum Firefighters launched an aggressive public relations campaign after the city repeatedly refused to bargain in good faith with Local 4758.  The members first developed a website that detailed every step of the ongoing battle. To draw the public to the site, the fire fighters announced the 8/8/800 campaign, through which the eight local members challenged themselves to do 800 hours of community service in eight months. Each fire fighter was featured on a trading card that included information about the fire fighter and included the campaign’s web address. After the campaign, the fire fighters were finally able to settle their contract.

SECOND PLACE
“Firefighters ‘No’ on 32”
Produced by California Professional Firefighters
Submitted by California Professional Firefighters

Proposition 32 was a statewide ballot initiative that would have put significant restrictions on the ability of IAFF affiliates and other unions to be politically active. The California Professional Fire Fighters used a full range of media resources including print, video, social media and direct member-to-member contact. As a result, the proposition was defeated.

HONORABLE MENTION
“Vote ‘Yes’ on Charter #2”
Produced by Thomas Butler, Butler Associates, and Stamford, CT Local 786 President Brendan Keatley
Submitted by Stamford, CT Local 786

A citywide charter revision ballot initiative asked citizens to vote yes or no on a plan that would streamline Stamford’s fire services by creating a single fire chief position to manage the city’s one paid and five volunteer departments. Stamford Local 786 worked with Butler Associates, a public relations firm, to create an effective grassroots campaign using a variety of messaging media. The result? Citizens responded with a resounding “yes” on Charter #2.

HONORABLE MENTION
“Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters Storm Brochure”
Produced by Local 122 Public Relations Director Mark Treglio
Submitted by Jacksonville, FL Local 122

As Superstorm Sandy approached the Florida coastline, Jacksonville Local 122 distributed a severe-storm preparedness brochure not only to help ensure the safety of Jacksonville citizens but also to educate them on what fire fighters do in response to extreme-weather events.

HONORABLE MENTION
“Check Your Seats in the Heat Because Heat Kills”
Produced by Henderson, NV Local 1883
Submitted by Henderson, NV Local 1883

The Henderson Professional Firefighters put together a successful educational campaign to remind motorists of the dangers of leaving children and pets in their vehicles during the summer.

HONORABLE MENTION
“The Risks of Fire”
Produced by Tom Butler and Katie Linek, Butler Associates, and Local 273 President Byron Gray
Submitted by New Rochelle, NY Local 273

To help stop staff reductions and possible fire company closures, New Rochelle, NY Local 273 worked with Butler Associates, a public relations firm, to create an educational video series about fire safety. The series examined the dangers of smoke inhalation; modern fires that burn faster, hotter and more toxic; the physical toll on fire fighters; and on-the-job injuries. The videos were posted on YouTube and promoted via social media.

BEST SPECIAL PROJECT

FIRST PLACE
“California Fire Foundation 10th Anniversary Memorial Book”
Produced by CPF President Lou Paulson
Submitted by California Professional Firefighters

This hardcover book is a moving keepsake of the history of the California Professional Fire Foundation, marking the memorial’s 10th anniversary. The book is done with professional precision and is a beautiful tribute for California’s fallen.

SECOND PLACE (TIE)
“Hamilton County–Fire Ops 101
Produced by Scott Reppert and Ian Reppert
Submitted by Carmel, IN Local 4444 and Hamilton County, IN Local 4416

Indiana affiliates Carmel Local 4444 and Hamilton County Local 4416
This narrated video is not only a good illustration of what fire fighters do on a daily basis but it is also represents effectively the reaction of participants experiencing fire fighting for the first time. All of them commented on how difficult it is.

SECOND PLACE (TIE)
“Alarming Consequences”
Produced by Oshawa, ON Local 465 and Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Submitted by Oshawa, ON Local 465

Oshawa Local 465 members worked with their local secondary school to produce a video about the serious consequences that can occur as a result of pulling a false fire alarm. The video was made available to educators and others with the goal of reducing the number of false activations.

HONORABLE MENTION
“Terre Haute’s Bravest”
Produced by Bill Berry
Submitted by Terre Haute, IN Local 758

This book provides a thorough history of the Terre Haute Fire Department. It provides a good balance of easy-to-follow text and photos that will help incoming fire fighters understand the history of the profession and the union.

HONORABLE MENTION
“Fire Fighter FLASH Fire Prevention”
Produced by Dave Brasells and Trey Nelms
Submitted by Nashville, TN Local 140

This creative campaign uses a mascot—Flash, a Dalmatian dog—to teach kids when to and when not to call 911. Elements of the campaign include the mascot, coloring activities and videos.

BEST FACEBOOK PAGE

FIRST PLACE
Schaumburg Professional Fire Fighters Local 4092
www.facebook.com/IAFF4092
Produced by Schaumburg, IL Local 4092
Submitted by Schaumburg, IL Local 4092

Schaumburg Professional Fire Fighters Local 4092’s Facebook page stands out from the rest because of the range of content presented and its good use of visual graphics.

SECOND PLACE
Jacksonville, FL Local 122
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Jacksonville-Association-of-Fire-Fighters/232355851855
Produced by Jacksonville, FL Local 122
Submitted by Jacksonville, FL Local 122

The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters Local 122’s Facebook page is a good resource for its community and provides updates on safety, news and issues pertaining both to local fire fighters and those across the state of Florida.

HONORABLE MENTION
Medicine Hat, AB Local 263
www.facebook.com/MedicineHatFirefighters?ref=hl
Produced by Medicine Hat, AB Local 263
Submitted by Medicine Hat, AB Local 263

Medicine Hat Fire Fighters offers good tips for civilians about how to stay safe during emergencies. Good use of graphics and other information shared from other groups on Facebook.

BEST UNPUBLISHED PHOTO TAKEN BY AN IAFF MEMBER

FIRST PLACE
“Tanker Fire”
Photo by Chris Olson
Submitted by Lynwood, WA Local 1984

While at the Washington State Fire Academy, Chris Olson took this shot of an offensive training exercise. The vividly colored photo depicts fire fighters working as a team.

SECOND PLACE
“Air Rescue in Coral Springs”
Photo by Mike Jachles
Submitted by Broward County, FL Local 4321

This photo was taken as a Broward County Sheriff’s Office Air Rescue lifts a trauma patient from the scene of a crash. The picture is well framed and shows fire-based EMS working to save a life.

HONORABLE MENTION
“One-Alarm Fire, 4312 Hamilton Ave.”
Photo by David Jones
Submitted by Cincinnati, OH Local 48

Cincinnati Local 48 members can be seen in this smoke-filled photo as they ventilate a slate roof during a single-alarm fire. The shot is a well-composed visual of fire fighters performing this dangerous task effectively.

HONORABLE MENTION
“Old Dog, Young Pups”
Photo by Jeremy Rhode
Submitted by Federal Fire Fighters of Hawaii Local F-263

The viewer immediately feels the impact of this black-and-white shot. The picture shows the retiring Rodney Whittington and the fire fighters he mentored to follow in his footsteps.

HONORABLE MENTION
“Marine Shipboard Training Exercise”
Photo by Richard Milligan
Submitted by Seattle, WA Local 27

This photo was taken during a marine shipboard training exercise. Due to the smoke, it is difficult to see the surroundings, but the photographer was still able to bring the fire fighter in the center into sharp focus.

BEST BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

FIRST PLACE (TIE)
“Kansas City Fire Fighters Fight Breast Cancer”
Produced by Kansas City, MO Local 42
Submitted by Kansas City, MO Local 42

Kansas City Local 42 members donned well-designed pink T-shirts on duty to increase breast cancer awareness. Proceeds from the union-made T-shirt sales went to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

FIRST PLACE (TIE)
“Prince George’s County Fire Department Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness”
Produced by Prince George’s County, MD Local 1619
Submitted by Prince George’s County, MD Local 1619

The members of Prince George’s County, MD Local 1619 wrapped one of its pumpers in pink, as well as wore and sold pink T-shirts, to raise awareness and funds for local breast cancer-related charities. The pink pumper was used for several events, including a Washington Redskins football game and a University of Maryland football game.

SECOND PLACE
“Bethlehem Firefighters Go Pink for Cancer”
Produced by Bethlehem, PA Local 735
Submitted by Bethlehem, PA Local 735

Bethlehem, PA Local 735 members launched a popular pink T-shirt awareness campaign and fundraiser. The fire fighters were proud to donate $8,300 to St. Luke’s University Health Network, which treats cancer patients.