Media Awards: 2011

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IAFF 2011 Media Awards Contest

The IAFF received 234 entries in the 2011 Media Awards Contest – all of which reflect the expanding role fire fighters play in communities across North America. These dedicated personnel respond to all-hazards, including natural and manmade disasters, hazardous materials spills, water rescues, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, wildland fires and other countless unpredictable incidents. At the same time, fire fighters and paramedics work tirelessly to preserve funding and staffing, as well as give their all to make a difference in their own communities.

This competition pays tribute to those who, in the public media and through their affiliates, document the great and the small in the life of fire fighters everywhere.

NEWS OR FEATURE STORY

CIRCULATION OVER 100,000

FIRST PLACE: “Pension Funds”
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois President Patrick Devaney denounces the Southern Illinoisian for its criticism of the public safety pension benefits program in Carbondale, Illinois. He presents a strong case in defense of the pension system and describes how efforts to seek a compromise were undermined by a misrepresentation of the facts.

The Southern Illinoisian
Written by: Patrick Devaney
Submitted by: Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

SECOND PLACE: “City on pace for record year of fires, damage”
A report on the sharp increase in fires in Winnipeg and the
economic impact on the city.

Winnipeg Free Press
Written by: Gabrielle Giroday
Submitted by: Winnipeg, MB Local 867

HONORABLE MENTION: “Hero firefighter recovers
slowly from burns”
This story highlights the heroic efforts of Baltimore fire fighter and paramedic Jeff Novack, who responded to an apartment fire and rescued an 86-year-old woman from the burning building. Novack rushed back into the building after he heard screams from the third floor, but became trapped. To escape, he broke a window and fell three stories to a cement walkway. Novack was hospitalized for more than a month, including two weeks at the Maryland Shock Trauma Center. The three closest fire engine were on other calls or closed due to rolling firehouse closures.

The Baltimore Sun
Written by: Julie Scharper
Submitted by: Baltimore, MD Local 734

Circulation Under 100,000

FIRST PLACE: “Why We Serve”
A tribute to the exemplary work ethic and professionalism of the men and women of the Omaha Fire Department after a fire destroyed the Metro Magazine offices, this is a well-written piece profiling these local heroes.

Metro Magazine
Written by: Rob Killmer
Submitted by: Omaha, NE Local 385

SECOND PLACE: “Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award”
This story is in recognition of Little Rock fire fighters who worked to raise money for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. It captures the compassionate spirit of the local union and focuses on the personal rewards that fire fighters experience as active members within their community.

Inviting Arkansas Magazine
Written by: Inviting Arkansas Magazine
Submitted by: Little Rock, AR Local 34

HONORABLE MENTION: “The Closing Circle”
Written as part 2 of a story about the conviction of a serial arsonist in Syracuse, this article focuses on the children of the fire fighter who died in an arson fire in 1964. The fire was set by the same arsonist who was recently found guilty of setting fires in Syracuse.

The Post Standard
Written by: Sean Kirst
Submitted by: Syracuse, NY Local 280

NEWS PHOTOS

CIRCULATION OVER 100,000

CIRCULATION UNDER 100,000

FIRST PLACE: “Stretching the Line”
This panoramic shot is of a two-alarm fire at a strip mall that is engulfed in flames as a fire fighter carries hose towards the blaze.

Firehouse Magazine
Photo by: Tod Parker
Submitted by: Indianapolis, IN Local 416

FIRST PLACE: “Two Bremerton-Area Houses Destroyed by Fires”
Two houses outside Bremerton City limits were destroyed by separate fires. The first house was fully involved when the Bremerton fire fighters arrived. The second house fire spread to a shed. Both homes were destroyed.

Kitsap Sun
Photo by: Larry Steagall
Submitted by: Bremerton, WA Local 437

SECOND PLACE: “Park Ridge, NJ 3-19-2010”
Fire fighters battle a four-alarm blaze in the Krell Lighting and Electrical Supplies showroom. The powerful fire tore a hole in the building’s roof and caused authorities to evacuate more than 50 people from a nearby neighborhood. The warehouse had been a part of the community for nearly four decades.

The New Jersey Record
Photo by: Bill Tompkins
Submitted by: Englewood, NJ Local 3263

HONORABLE MENTION: “Eerie Smoke”
Syracuse fire fighters work at the scene of a fire as smoke pours from the structure.

The Post Standard
Photo by: Lauren Long
Submitted by: Syracuse, NY Local 280

HONORABLE MENTION: “Ferris Wheel Rescue”
Fire fighters moved 17 people, including many children, to safety from a Ferris wheel after it malfunctioned on a chilly, rainy Saturday afternoon in Racine.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Photo by: Timothy Stein
Submitted by: Caledonia, WI Local 2740

HONORABLE MENTION: “Roll Over”
Fire fighters and paramedics work to free two passengers of a single vehicle rollover. Both the driver and passenger were extricated using the Jaws of Life.

Daily Breeze
Photo by: Jon Androwski
Submitted by: Torrance, CA Local 1138

HONORABLE MENTION: “Hostage Situation at Discovery Communications“
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, hostages were taken in the Discovery Communications building. This photo is of a Montgomery County, MD Local 1664 fire fighter wearing a bomb suit and investigating the crime scene amongst the dinosaur statues in the lobby.

The Washington Post
Photo by: Toni Sandys
Submitted by: Montgomery County, MD Local 1664

HONORABLE MENTION: “Manhattan“
A seven-alarm fire tore through three large multiple dwellings in Chinatown, leaving one person dead and more than 100 people homeless.

With New York FireFighters
Photo by: Bill Tompkins
Submitted by: Englewood, NJ Local 3263

NON-PUBLISHED PHOTOS

(TAKEN BY IAFF MEMBERS)

FIRST PLACE: “Trapped”
East St. Louis fire fighters work to rescue a man trapped under the collapse of a brick building.

Photo by: Randy Allard
Submitted by: East St. Louis, IL Local 23

SECOND PLACE (tie): “Life on the Line”
Jacksonville Local 122 member and EMS chief Ed Cobb intubates a patient trapped in his vehicle.

Photo by: Mark Treglio
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

HONORABLE MENTION: “At Attention”
A fire fighter from the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department (IAFF Local 2924) Honor Guard stands at attention as a fire engine carrying the casket of a fallen fire fighter arrives at the graveside.

Photo by: Drew Abel
Submitted by: Roanoke, VA Local 1132

SECOND PLACE (tie): “After the Flames”
A Jacksonville fire fighter hoses down a hot spot after a house fire.

Photo by: Steve Gerbert
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

HONORABLE MENTION: “5 Alarms”
During this fire in Northern St. Louis County, many residents either jumped or were rescued by fire fighters in this five-alarm apartment building fire..

Photo by: David. J. Dubowski
Submitted by: Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Missouri Local 2665

HONORABLE MENTION: “The Church”
As the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, burns, streams of light come through the trees surrounding the Seminary.

Photo by: Elizabeth A. King
Submitted by: Alexandria, VA Local 2141

T.V. NEWS FEATURE/DOCUMENTARY

FIRST PLACE: “Firefighters in Court Reunion”
In April 2010, fire fighter and paramedic Jeffrey Novack rescued Lucille Ziglier who had become trapped within her apartment during a fire to the building. Continuing to search the building after this rescue, Novak became trapped and was forced to jump out of the third story window, suffering injuries from both the burns and the landing. The fire was set by arsonist Katina Garcia. This clip shows the emotional reunion of Novack and Siglier at the court arraignment of the arsonist.

WJZ-TV CBS 13
Reported by: Andrea Fujii
Submitted by: Baltimore, MD Local 734

SECOND PLACE: “Firefighters’ Training”
The Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont hosted a Fire Ops 101 to demonstrate to lawmakers, public officials and media what it is like being a fire fighter for a day. Participants went through several evolutions simulating vehicle extrications and extinguishing live burns.

New England Cable News
Reported by: Anya Huneke and Kika Bronger
Submitted by: Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont

HONORABLE MENTION: “9/11 Memorial Passes Through Jacksonville”
In December 2010, pieces of the World Trade Center passed through Jacksonville en route to Palm Beach County, where they would be made into a 9/11 memorial.

Action News Jacksonville
Reported by: Leslie Coursey
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

HONORABLE MENTION: “No Time to Stay”
A compelling and detailed documentary of what it is like to be a Lethbridge fire fighter. This documentary opens with fire fighters debriefing about the experiences they learned from the day when a dispatch operator called them to respond to a high-rise structure fire. A highlight of the video illustrates how fire fighters interact in a scenario when a resident refuses to leave his high-rise building as it fills with smoke.

CTU Lethbridge Television
Reported by: Dory Rossiter
Submitted by: Lethbridge, AB Local 237

Action News Jacksonville
Reported by: Leslie Coursey
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

CTU Lethbridge Television
Reported by: Dory Rossiter
Submitted by: Lethbridge, AB Local 237

HONORABLE MENTION: “State of Emergency Part 1 and 2”
Over the years the number of people calling 9-1-1 to be taken to the emergency room has increased dramatically in Portland, Maine. Cindy Williams, lead reporter on this story, rides with paramedics/fire fighters to see the type of people who are making the calls, the reasons for the calls and how much it is costing taxpayers.

WCSH 6
Reported by: Cindy Williams
Submitted by: Portland, ME Local 740

AFFILIATE WEBSITES

FIRST PLACE: “California Professional Firefighters”
The California Professional Firefighters web site provides current and vital news and information about the profession, averaging more than 20,000 visits per month. Organized with compelling content, this web site is a great resource for fire fighters

Produced by: Professional Firefighters of California
Submitted by: Professional Firefighters of California

SECOND PLACE: Prince George’s County, MD Local 1619
Prince George’s County Local 1619 uses its web site(www.iaff1619.org) to engage viewers through photos, articles and YouTube videos and keeps members up to date with news and other relevant information. Complete with a shift calendar and reminders of upcoming membership meetings, this web site is a great asset for members of Local 1619.

Produced by: Andrew Pantelis and Steve Tabak
Submitted by: Prince George’s County, MD Local 1619

HONORABLE MENTION: “Newark Fire Officers Union”
Newark Local 1860 offers a clean and concise web site that provides members with current news and links on political agendas and upcoming events.

Produced by: Newark Fire Officers Union
Submitted by: Newark, NJ Local 1860

RADIO NEWS STORY/EDITORIAL

FIRST PLACE: “Stop FDNY Firehouse Closures in 2010”
This Local 94 radio campaign was created to inform, educate and mobilize New Yorkers and elected officials against the closing of fire stations. Local 94 President Steve Cassidy says during the taping, “The next time your family needs the FDNY for a fire, medical emergency or, God forbid, another terrorist attack, pray fire fighters don’t have to drive past a closed station because seconds count.”

New York Radio Stations
Produced by: Thomas Butler and Jim Spollen
Submitted by: Uniformed Firefighters Association Local 94

SECOND PLACE: What You Can Get at the Dollar Store”
In a letter read on the air by AM 640 radio host John Oakley, York Regional Police Platoon Sergeant Rob Cullen describes the scene at the home of a 78-year-old retired fire fighter who died of a heart attack in his basement apartment. The 30-year veteran of the fire department was an avid collector of history, especially Toronto history, but authorities had no next of kin to notify of his passing. The deceased fire fighter was going to be carried out in a plastic bag in front of his neighbors, but Cullen made sure that didn’t happen. He instructed those on the scene to go to the local dollar store to buy a Canadian flag to help carry the fire fighter out of his home. The flag was draped across the body of Robert Wilson to honor his life and service.

AM 640 Morning Show With John Oakley
Reported by: Rob Cullen, York Regional Police Platoon Sergeant
Submitted by: Toronto, ON Local 3888

BEST STORY

TRADE PUBLICATION

WEB NEWS SITE

FIRST PLACE: “The Fog of Disaster”
The dedication of two Tampa Fire Rescue USAR team members who deployed to Haiti following the earthquake of 2010 is illustrated in this moving story of these fire fighters, along with the others involved in the rescue mission.

Firehouse Magazine
Written by: Paul Snodgrass
Submitted by: Suncoast, FL Local 2546

FIRST PLACE: “Ten Lives Could Have Been Lost”
It was 4:00 a.m. on October 10 when fire fighters received a call from a box alarm. When fire crews arrived on to the scene they found residents screaming for help because they were trapped on the third and fourth floor of an apartment building. Fire fighters rescued 10 people before it became apparent that the roof of the building was going to collapse as they struggled to get the last person to safety. The fire fighters became trapped on a metal balcony four stories up as flames poured from the windows just feet from their backs, choking them with smoke and heat. Fire fighters who were on the ground used high-powered hoses to blast water at the flames, hitting their colleagues to save them from the heat. The building’s entire roof eventually collapsed onto the fourth floor.

The Sun of Lowell
Written by: Robert Mills
Submitted by: Lowell, MA Local 853

SECOND PLACE: “Jersey City High Angle Rescue”
The dedication of two Tampa Fire Rescue USAR team members who deployed to Haiti following the earthquake of 2010 is illustrated in this moving story of these fire fighters, along with the others involved in the rescue mission.

Firehouse Magazine
Written by: Michael Conlin
Submitted by: Jersey City, NJ Local 1064

SECOND PLACE: “Raleigh, NC Mass Casualty”
This story is a descriptive account of the mass casualty incident at a Sheraton Hotel involving more than 150 high school students. The account is of the multi-agency response and command system and the scope of these agencies.

1st Responder News
Written by: Mike Legeros
Submitted by: Raleigh, NC Local 548

HONORABLE MENTION: “Fifty left homeless as fire destroys Jacksonville apartment building”
An account of an apartment fire in Jacksonville that left 50 people, including 15 children and two pregnant women, without a home.

1st Responder News
Written by: Mark Treglio
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

PUBLIC RELATIONS OR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN

FIRST PLACE (tie): “The Truth About Pensions”
Jacksonville Local 122 felt the pressure as fire fighters saw their pensions under attack from all ends. Fighting back against these attacks, Local 122 created this web site to address the myths about fire fighter pensions and set the story straight.

Produced by: Mark Treglio
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

SECOND PLACE (tie): “Making a Difference: The 2010 Elections”
This comprehensive campaign uses DVDs and other tools and resources to communicate the importance of fire fighters’ involvement in state elections.

Produced by: California Professional Firefighters
Submitted by: California Professional Firefighters

FIRST PLACE (tie): “Target 2010”
This detail-oriented political campaign helped locals effectively engage with mayors and councilors during the October 2010 municipal elections and included tools and resources for getting local members involved in campaigning, working with political candidates and protecting fire fighters’ rights.

Produced by: Mark McKinnon
Submitted by: Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association

SECOND PLACE (tie): “Measure H”
Stockton Local 456 launched this new interactive web site to educate the public about fire fighter safety, community involvement and general information concerning the challenges fire fighters face as a result of budget cuts.

Produced by: Dustin DeRollo
Submitted by: Stockton, CA Local 456

HONORABLE MENTION: “National City Fire Fighter”
This DVD brings attention to the critical need to increase fire department staffing and stresses the importance of proper resources needed for the safety of the public and the fire fighters responding to the calls.

Produced by: National City Fire Fighters and Steve Scoville (Blue H20)
Submitted by: National City, CA Local 2744

HONORABLE MENTION: “Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont Fire Ops”
The Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont used this “Fire Ops 101” video to educate decision and policy makers about what the job of a fire fighter truly entails by taking them through training to demonstrate the critical need for funding for staffing, training and equipment.

Produced by: Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Submitted by: Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont

AFFILIATE PUBLICATION

CIRCULATION OVER 1,000

CIRCULATION UNDER 1,000

Produced by: National City Fire Fighters and Steve Scoville (Blue H20)
Submitted by: National City, CA Local 2744

FIRST PLACE: “The Feederline”
This newsletter shows creativity, variety and a good sense for design. The content includes a mix of light features and important business for the local.

Produced by: Dave Coker
Submitted by: Greensboro, NC Local 947

SECOND PLACE: “The Houston Fire Fighter”
The Houston Fire Fighter keeps fire fighters up-to-date on local politics and union and IAFF news.

Produced by: Michael Bingham
Submitted by: Houston, TX Local 341

SECOND PLACE: “The Hamilton County Fire Fighter”
The official bi-monthly newsletter of Hamilton Local 4416 has a professional look and read.

Produced by: Anthony Murray and Travis Hawkins
Submitted by: Hamilton County, IN Local 4416

HONORABLE MENTION: “MainLine”
With an interesting and colorful layout, MainLine is both eye-catching and informative with news that affects this San Francisco local.

Produced by: San Francisco, CA Local 798
Submitted by: San Francisco, CA Local 798

HONORABLE MENTION: “Backdraft”
A colorful and clean layout makes Backdraft an easy and informative read for local union members. Backdraft is filled with news about the fire department and the local’s involvements in the community.

Produced by: Salt Lake City, UT Local 1645
Submitted by: Salt Lake City, UT Local 1645

HONORABLE MENTION: “Los Angeles Fire Fighter”
For more than 40 years, the bi-monthly Los Angeles Fire Fighter has provided information and relevant news to fire fighters in Los Angeles and across the country.

Produced by: Adam VanGerpen
Submitted by: Los Angeles, CA Local 112

AFFILIATE CALENDAR

FIRST PLACE: “Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48”
This colorful calendar is filled with photos of Local 48 members responding to fires and emergency rescues. The calendar serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and courage of these men and women who protect their community day in and day out.

Produced by: Cincinnati, OH Local 48
Submitted by: Cincinnati, OH Local 48

SECOND PLACE: “Seattle Fire Fighters Union Calendar 2011”
Seattle Local 27 continues its tradition of publishing this annual calendar of photos submitted by Local 27 members and members of the community.

Produced by: Seattle, WA Local 27
Submitted by: Seattle, WA Local 27

HONORABLE MENTION: “Alameda Fire Department 2011 History Calendar”
Documenting the history of the Alameda Fire Department, this calendar provides stories behind the men and women bravely serving their community.

Produced by: Alameda, CA Local 689
Submitted by: Alameda, CA Local 689

SPECIAL ONE-TIME ANNUAL PUBLICATION/PROJECT

FIRST PLACE: “Seattle Fire Department Yearbook”
Yearbooks aren’t only for school students. The Seattle Fire Department’s 2010 Yearbook serves as a wonderful keepsake for fire fighters. Photos of battalions in action, family pictures, and philanthropic efforts in the Seattle community are all captured to help fire fighters preserve their memories from 2010.

Produced by: Seattle Fire Department
Submitted by: Seattle, WA Local 27

SECOND PLACE: “California Professional Firefighters 2009 Annual Report”
This colorful report reviews major events and accomplishments for the year, as well as information to help address future challenges.

Produced by: California Professional Firefighters
Submitted by: California Professional Firefighters

HONORABLE MENTION: “Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont Fire Ops Photo Book”
This photo album of Fire Ops 101 is a memento for those who participate in the Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont’s Fire Ops.

Produced by: Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Submitted by: Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont

HONORABLE MENTION: “Dayton Fire Fighters 136 2010 St. Patty’s Day Shirts”
Local 136 members wore this black and green T-shirt sporting a graveyard of the engines taken out of service since 2000 on St. Patrick’s Day. This shirt makes a political statement against the dangerous cuts imposed on the fire department.

Produced by: Dayton, OH Local 136
Submitted by: Dayton, OH Local 136

HONORABLE MENTION: “Your Union Benefits”
This detailed brochure on medical and dental open enrollment plans available to Local 112 members is a useful resource that explains union benefits.

Produced by: Los Angeles, CA Local 112
Submitted by: Los Angeles, CA Local 112

SOCIAL MEDIA

PR Campaign Using Social Media

FIRST PLACE: “California Professional Firefighters FireVision”
CPF’s Firevision keeps fire fighters well-informed with news and stories that directly affect their profession. These concise, web-based videos provide news that matters within minutes and are an important tool to connect fire fighters with current events.

Produced by: California Professional Firefighters
Submitted by: California Professional Firefighters

YouTube Video

Facebook Page

FIRST PLACE: “National City Fire Fighter”
National City fire fighters, in conjunction with Blue H2O productions, produced this video of the inner workings of the fire department and staffing during these difficult economic times.

Produced by: National City Fire Fighters and Steve Scoville (Blue H2O)
Submitted by: National City, CA Local 2744

FIRST PLACE: “Mt. Vernon Local 738”
Mt. Vernon, IL Local 738 developed its Facebook page with a mix of news, updates and other information of interest to members.

Produced by: Doug Boczek
Submitted by: Mt. Vernon, IL Local 738

SECOND PLACE: “Looking Back 2010”
This video takes a look at the operations of the Reading Fire Department in 2010.

Produced by: Jason Batz
Submitted by: Reading, PA Local 1803

SECOND PLACE: “Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters”
This Facebook page has an excellent balance of local news and fire service news in the Jacksonville area. Local 122’s Facebook page is open to the public and has more than 6,000 fans.

Produced by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

HONORABLE MENTION: “Tower Ladder 1”
Tower Ladder 1 came to the Pahrump Valley Fire Department in 2006 from Ladder 117 in Queens, New York. Tower Ladder 1 made 40,000 runs and alarms while serving the FDNY. It even served on September 11, 2001. In need of a good aerial truck, Tower Ladder 1 was sent to Canada for refurbishment. It serves 400 square miles in the Pahrump Valley area and has responded to residential and structural fires and rescue work. This video is dedicated to the men and women who have served on this truck.

Produced by: Alan Bigelow
Submitted by: Pahrump Valley, NV Local 4068

HONORABLE MENTION: “Prince George’s County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association”
Prince George’s County Local 1619’s Facebook fan page serves as the go-to place to get the latest updates on member accomplishments, political endorsements, as well as put a spotlight on members who are featured in the local media and other outlets. The local also does a good job of keeping members aware of what’s happening in the fire profession in nearby municipalities and promoting news and events of the local.

Produced by: Andrew Pantelis, Steve Tabak and Christian Wargo
Submitted by: Prince George’s County, MD Local 1619

HONORABLE MENTION: “USAR Drill at the Jacksonville Port”
As Jacksonville approached the start of its mayoral election cycle, many candidates began attacking fire fighters and their pensions. Jacksonville Local 122 gives members of the City Council a better understanding of the type of work they do by videotaping a simulated drill where fire fighters rescued an unconscious man deep in the bottom of a barge at Crowley Marine Jacksonville Port. The video was placed on YouTube and a link was forwarded to members of the Jacksonville City Council.

Produced by: Mark Treglio
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

HONORABLE MENTION: “Schaumberg, IL Local 4092”
Schaumberg Local 4092’s Facebook page offers a personal touch by recognizing members’ accomplishments and milestones.

Produced by: Schaumberg, IL Local 4092
Submitted by: Schaumberg, IL Local 4092

HONORABLE MENTION: “Fire fighters risk their lives for a resident”
Dramatic first-on-the-scene coverage of a rescue attempt by Lowell fire fighters to save a life.

Produced by: Robert Mills
Submitted by: Lowell, MA Local 853

HONORABLE MENTION: “A Rough Road Ahead”
Local 48 member Scott Sallee produced this important video showing the public how budget cuts affect the fire department and service.

Produced by: Scott Sallee
Submitted by: Cincinnati, OH Local 48

HONORABLE MENTION: “Fire fighters pull residents from burning building”
Video coverage of multiple victims being rescued over aerial ladder by Lowell fire fighters.

Produced by: Robert Mills
Submitted by: Lowell, MA Local 853

PHOTO ON A WEB-BASED NEWS SITE

FIRST PLACE: “2 Alarm- 4 Year Old Girl Saved”
This emotional photo shows fire fighters rescuing a four-year-old girl from the second story of a burning house. The young girl was unconscious when rescued and spent a few weeks recovering in the ICU.

www.iafflocal48.org
Photo by: David Jones
Submitted by: Cincinnati, OH Local 48

SECOND PLACE: “One Can Only Watch”
All Jacksonville Local 122 member Rick Carlson can do is stand and watch as a wall of flames burns the wildland in front of him.

1st Responder News
Photo by: B.J. Hall
Submitted by: Jacksonville, FL Local 122

HONORABLE MENTION: “Follow Me”
A Flight for Life paramedic guides Waukesha City fire fighters to the rear of the helicopter as they prepare to transport a patient.

Timsnopek.com
Photo by: Tim Snopek
Submitted by: Waukesha, WI Local 407

HONORABLE MENTION: “Millbrook road Structure”
Heavy gray smoke engulfs a house one spring day as fire fighters rush in to stabilize the structure.

Fire News.net
Photo by: Mike Legeros
Submitted by: Raleigh, NC Local 548

PINK T-SHIRT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

FIRST PLACE: Houston, TX Local 341
Houston fire fighters designed this T-shirt as part of their efforts to raise breast cancer awareness in the Houston community.

Design by: Gretchen Wolf
Submitted by: Houston, TX Local 341

SECOND PLACE: “Pink T-Shirts Gone Awry”
Stockton fire fighters became engaged in a legal battle with the City over its breast cancer awareness campaign activities when City officials closed a truck company and then shut down Local 456’s breast cancer awareness fundraising campaign. Fire fighters continued their efforts in the community, wearing their pink shirts proudly despite opposition from the City.

Design by by: Stockton, CA Local 456
Submitted by: Stockton, CA Local 456

HONORABLE MENTION: Dallas, TX Local 58
This colorful camouflage pink T-shirt helped Local 58 raise breast cancer awareness during October.

Design by: Dallas, TX Local 58
Submitted by: Dallas, TX Local 58

BEST BLOG

FIRST PLACE: “What Are You Using Fire Service Tradition for?””
Firechief.com is the web site complement to Fire Chief magazine, which focuses on issues specific to fire chiefs worldwide. This blog explains the role fire service tradition plays in today’s fire service and how it is important to learn the real lessons history teaches.

firechief.com
Written by: Jim Spell
Submitted by: Vail, CO Local 4138

SECOND PLACE: “Reporter Takes Some Heat”
Journalist Alfie Lau blogged on video and in print about his experience with Fire Ops 101. Lau talks about everything from the weight of the turnout gear to the challenges each evolution presented.

Burnaby Now
Written by by: Alfie Lau
Submitted by: British Columbia Professional
Fire Fighters Association

HONORABLE MENTION: “Hollywood Area Arson Fires”
The LAFD Blogspot, managed by a team of Los Angeles Local 112 fire fighters, is a timely site that includes important Los Angeles City fire service-related stories and information. The Media Awards entry was a post about the Hollywood arson fires.

lafd.blogspot.com
Written by: Erik Scott, Brian Humphrey and Matt Spence
Submitted by: Los Angeles City, CA Local 112